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Green events

Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Climate Friendly Yard Makeover Tour

See all 3 Climate Friendly Yard Makeover sites in one day and learn climate friendly strategies you can implement in your yard. Stop 1: 9:00 - 10:00 am ~ 245 […]

Food Preservation 101

Johnson County Extension Office 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1500, Olathe, KS, United States

Learn to preserve your own food this summer with Food Preservation 101. Whether you are canning goods from your home garden or local farmers market, preserving can stretch the fruits […]

$10

Wonders of Discovery – National Pollinator Week event

Pollinator Prairie 320 S. Blake Street, Olathe, KS

Wonders of Discovery is a free event for all ages hosted annually by the Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists. Visitors will be greeted with beautiful gardens of blooming native plants […]

Transportation History Hike – Urban Hikes KC

Join WAY TO GO & Urban Hikes KC for a walking tour tracing the region’s transportation history from the River Market, Downtown, Quality Hill, & the Crossroads. Participants will hear […]

$30

Stems: A Garden Soirée

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

The garden party of the summer and premier networking event is back! Join the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park for an epic all-inclusive evening of fun, food, wine, […]

$175 – $275

Foraging Hike at Kaw Point – KC Urban Hikes

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, […]

$25

A River in the City of Fountains – Linda Hall Library Program

Kansas City Public Library - Central Branch 14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Wednesday 101 Webinar: Reducing Plastic Waste

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 […]

Repair Cafe

Matt Ross Community Center 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS, United States

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 […]

K-State Garden Hour Webinar: Sustainable Lawns

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 […]