Learn how to identify plants, explore different habitats, and see how many species you can find with the help of the iNaturalist app. Botanical Belonging has partnered with a nearby 73-acre property called Stable M to launch a year-long series of botanical surveys aimed at teaching plant identification skills and fostering greater appreciation of a […]
Grab your hiking boots and get ready for an adventure. Join nature enthusiasts for a woodland walk at Cedar Niles Park with a naturalist. Expert guest speakers from Johnson County Parks and Recreation will share how their natural resource management practices have supported this woodland ecosystem. Deep Roots naturalist and self-proclaimed "native plant nerd", Cydney […]
The Brookside Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 am - 12 pm. To plan your visits, you can subscribe to its weekly harvest reports to find what farmers and vendors are attending.
Residents of Overland Park, KS can recycle large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, etc.) at no cost at this event. Small appliances and electronics (televisions, computers, etc.) will NOT be accepted. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box.
Make greener choices for your yard and home at the Healthy Yards Expo, a free earth-friendly lawn and garden event. Discover simple practices for achieving a nice yard while still protecting our water, air, and healthy soils. The Healthy Yards Expo features businesses, non-profits, seminars, and tips to help residents become greener in their lawn […]
The April Native Plants at Noon event is going on the road to the Maple Woods Natural Area. This mature maple and oak forest is recognized by the National Park Service as a significant Natural Area in Gladstone, Missouri. Learn with Missouri Department of Conservation experts why it is a popular spring destination to view […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Linger Over Breakfast series will feature, Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time...our next steps, on Saturday, April 20 at St. Teresa’s Academy. Its 2024 series theme is, Care for our Common Home. Want to enjoy beautiful butterflies, delicious vegetables, fabulous flowers all in your backyard, and […]
Join Bridging The Gap, Midwest Recycling Center, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri for an electronics recycling collection event for hard-to-recycle electronics! Patrons to the Pleasant Valley Community Drop-off Recycling Center can bring electronics on Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. For a list of accepted items and items that require […]
KC Farm School is hosting a plant sale and jumble swap on April 20 with vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants. Seed potatoes, soil mix, and compost will also be available. The event also includes local vendors. KC Farm School is a non-profit whose mission is to empower individuals of all ages through on-farm, hands-on […]
On Saturday, April 20, take advantage of a one-stop recycling and donation event at the Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza. The recycling collection is open to everyone, including non-residents, and will accept many items that are more difficult to recycle. The event also works with community partners to donate reusable items. It will be held from […]
Stock up on native plants for your garden at one of the biggest sales of the year. Hosted by the Missouri Prairie Foundation, native plant vendors will sell native plants, including: City Roots Nursery, Gaylena’s Gardens, Missouri Wildflowers, Ozark Soul, and Sow Wild Natives. Saturday, April 20: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Anita B. Gorman […]
Join Missouri Organic Recycling for its first-ever Earth Day Festival on April 22. Originally founded on Earth Day 32 years ago, everyone is invited to help celebrate its impact on the community. It will feature local businesses and organizations making a difference in the community, as well as booths and activities sharing information about the […]
