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Green events

Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Composting: Breaking Down the Basics

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO, United States

Composting is the process of transforming organic scraps into nutrient rich garden fertilizer and it can start in your own kitchen. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation to learn about […]

Electronics Recycling – Parkville

Platte Landing Park 300 Main Street, Parkville, MO, United States

Recycle your broken and unwanted electronics in Parkville on Saturday, June 1 from 9 am - 12 pm. The event is open to the public. Almost anything with a cord […]

Electronics Recycling + Shredding Event – Overland Park

Indian Woods Middle School 9700 Woodson, Overland Park, KS, United States

The City of Overland Park, KS is hosting an Electronics Recycling and Shredding event for its residents. Recycle your electronics (computers, TVs, phones, rechargeable batteries, stereos, etc.) and small appliances […]

13th Annual Prairie BioBlitz

Join biologists, volunteer naturalists, and other prairie enthusiasts at Missouri Prairie Foundation’s 302-acre Shelton L. Cook Memorial Meadow in Golden City, MO to celebrate National Prairie Day (June 1), founded […]

Emily Dickinson Garden Dedication – Overland Park Arboretum

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Celebrate the newest garden addition to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens — the Emily Dickinson Garden. Guests are invited to gather in the new garden space to enjoy […]

Free

Guided Nature Walk: Prairies of Shawnee Mission Park

Grab your hiking boots and get ready for an adventure! Experience prairie blooms and butterflies firsthand on this guided naturalist walk. Deep Roots and Johnson County Parks and Recreation District […]

The Street Project Film Screening

Lucile H. Bluford Branch 3050 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO, United States

How do we make our streets safe when traffic violence is on the rise? The Kansas City Library and BikeWalkKC are hosting a screening of the documentary The Street Project! This […]

Controlling Insects in the Garden Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Join Kansas City Community Gardens for a free workshop on Friday, June 7 from […]

Un-Dumpster Day

Winnetonka High School 5815 NE 48th St, Kansas City, United States

If it’s time to get rid of extra stuff at home, round up your unwanted — but still usable — household items, electronics and clothing, and donate everything to charities […]

Free

Tunes and Tune Ups at Ivanhoe Farmers Market

Ivanhoe Farmers Market 3700 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, MO, United States

Do you have a bicycle that is in need of a tune up? 816 Bike Collective will be at the Ivanhoe Farmers Market on Saturday, June 8th from 9 am-1 […]

Garden Maintenance & Care – Hands-on Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Join Kansas City Community Gardens in the garden for a workshop on maintenance and care. Learn how to keep your garden weed-free and bountiful during the warm season months. The […]

Wild Edibles Hike

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO, United States

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for a Wild Edibles Hike near the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area on the Little Blue Trace Trail. Participants will learn to forage for […]