In collaboration with Amy Bousman from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, take an urban foraging hike with KC Urban Hikes. Learn about safety while foraging & edible plants, their uses, and get to try them. You will also learn about Lewis & Clark's expedition, native peoples, and get a look at the confluence of the […]
Dive into the fascinating world of Kansas City's fountains and uncover tales of the city's social and environmental evolution with author Amahia Mallea at the Kansas City Public Library on June 26. Author and environmental historian, Mallea will share insights from her book, A River in the City of Fountains: An Environmental History of Kansas […]
Join a conversation about navigating climate anxiety with Bill McKibben featuring KC's Sami Aaron, founder of The Resilient Activist How can intergenerational connections help us navigate our struggle and anxiety around climate change? Join CoGenerate, Climate Mental Health Network, and Third Act for an interactive workshop about how intergenerational engagement, from Generation Alpha to the […]
Learn how to: Understand the types of plastics and their chemical additives Lower plastic’s risk to your health and the environment Save money by investing in low impact alternatives Hosted by Re.Use.Full at part of its Wednesday 101 Webinar series, this workshop will introduce you to Bob Grove’s Field Guide to Plastics: Unpacking the Plastics […]
Linda Hall Library is hosting the program, Saving Birds: Ecology & Conservation in a Changing Environment. Dr. Eric Dorfman, bird ecologist and President of the Linda Hall Library, is joined by Missouri State Ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre and Program Manager Chris Cardwell from Deep Roots KC to explore what science and the public can do to […]
We throw away a lot of stuff, often because it’s cheaper to replace rather than repair them or we just don’t know how to fix it. That’s where Repair Cafés come in! Re.Use.Full is excited to announce a Repair Café in Overland Park Kansas on Saturday, July 20. If you’re someone who enjoys tinkering or […]
Whether you are interested in reducing your water bill or supporting pollinators, there are alternatives to growing and maintaining typical turfgrass lawns. The topic for the August K-State Garden Hour webinar is, Establishing a More Sustainable Lawn. Dr. Sharon Ashworth, Douglas County Horticulture Agent, will discuss reducing the water, herbicides, and fertilizers used on fescue […]
Join Powell Gardens for a nature-inspired watercolor class. Paint the waterlilies found in Powell Gardens’ Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden! Students will walk from the Visitor Center through several garden areas and immerse themselves in the beauty of the water gardens and aquatic plants. Students will also visit the Fountain Garden to create more plein air […]
Take a virtual hike with experts from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to view treasured native landscapes throughout Missouri. This monthly series features a live look at native plants of interest throughout the year. You will learn helpful tips for your native garden and be inspired by unique natural spaces to explore throughout the […]
Hear from leading manufacturers on how electric vehicles are boosting Kansas City's economy The switch to electric vehicles means more for our region than just lower emissions and environmental benefits. Hear directly from top leadership at Ford, Panasonic, and others about how Kansas City is stepping up to this moment and what that means for […]
Join KC Community Gardens for the upcoming free workshop, Extending the Garden Season. Just because we have had frost and hard freezes that should not prevent you from growing food. Many cool season crops can grow well into the winter with a little protection from the elements. Learn what crops grow best and how to […]
Missouri is part of the great central hardwood forest and has more than 160 native tree species. Almost half of those species are featured right here at the Discovery Center. Join an informative nature walk as we identify and learn about many of the trees in our native landscape. Make your own tree journal featuring […]
