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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Wednesday 101 Webinar: Introduction to Fermenting

In 2024, Re.Use.Full is hosting Wednesday 101 Webinars. The free webinars, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, will provide an introduction to a sustainability-focused topic. On Wednesday, March 6th, the series will feature, Introduction to Fermenting. What is fermenting all about? Why do we need ferments in our diets? How can I afford […]

Deep Roots Lunch & Learn – Callery Pears – Virtual

Join Deep Roots each first Thursday at 12pm CST to learn best management practices for large landscapes. Working with landowners, natural resource managers, and conservationists across the Midwest, this series tells the story of native habitat stewardship and restoration efforts. On Thursday, March 7th, the series will feature, Callery Pears with Missouri Department of Conservation. […]

The Native Yard: Planting for Wildlife – Class

Shawnee Civic Centre 13817 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, MO, United States

A yard full of native plants can not only be beautiful but can be beneficial to wildlife such as butterflies and birds. Join the Johnson County K-State Extension to dig deep into how to transform your yard into a wildflower paradise that not only brings you joy but helps wildlife as well. This class will […]

$3

Nature Rx Work and Learn: Invasive Species

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center 1401 N.W. Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO, United States

Enrich your life by nature immersion to reduce stress, improve sleep and many more possible health benefits with Nature Rx events at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. On March 9, learn the top woody invasive species in this part of Missouri and practice hands-on basics of how to remove them from your landscape. Nature […]

BikeWalkKC Gear Swap

Big Muddy Gear Exchange 1 Shawnee Ave., Kansas City, KS, United States

BikeWalkKC is hosting a gear swap event and launching a new partnership with Big Muddy Gear Exchange. Bring your outdoor clothing or gear to consign under BikeWalkKC’s account (check Big Muddy's consignment guidelines here) Explore the Levee Trail (Big Muddy has direct access) Free snacks, drinks, and fun for the whole family Shop for sustainable, […]

Kansas City Garden Symposium 2024 Garden Design Workshop

Rockhurst University Arrupe Hall 5351 Forest Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Gardners Connect annual Kansas City Garden Symposium will feature a six-hour garden design class entitled, The Garden Room Method, to help you unravel the design process and delineate living and planting spaces. This workshop will challenge you to look at landscape design as a series of purposeful outdoor spaces. Our day will be filled […]

$195.00

Organic Gardening – Workshop

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

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on organic gardening. Many gardeners are interested in growing organically but what does “Organic Gardening” really mean? Come and learn how to apply organic methods in your own garden by avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers while using natural building a foundation of healthy soil. In […]

Kansas City Garden Symposium 2024

Rockhurst University Arrupe Hall 5351 Forest Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Kansas City Garden Symposium is hosted annually by Gardeners Connect. The full-day symposium is planned for Saturday, March 16, in Arrupe Hall on the campus of Rockhurst University, 54th Street and Troost Avenue in Kansas City, MO. For $99, the event includes four speakers, six presentations, lunch, and a gift bag. A garden design […]

$99

Mushroom Hunting 101 – Virtual

Mushrooms are a delight for people and animal alike. Explore the realm of the fungi and learn what role they play in our environment at a free, virtual event with the Missouri Department of Conservation. It will explore what it takes to mushroom hunt in Missouri, where you can go, and which may be a […]

Night at the Arboretum

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

Embrace the arrival of spring during our celebration of the Spring Equinox. Revel in the beauty of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, which stays open late for this special evening. Explore the gardens as they begin to bloom under the starlit sky, encounter the wonders of wildlife with Operation Wildlife and gaze at […]

$5

Biergarten Thursdays

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

Experience the perfect blend of craft brews and delectable bites, surrounded by the inviting ambiance of the gardens at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. A $40 ticket includes beer, food, and admission to the gardens from 6 - 8 pm. On March 28, Biergarten Thursdays will feature Transport Brewery, Twenty Four Catering, and […]

$40

Native Plants at Noon – Virtual

Spring is stirring across the Midwest. Take a virtual tour of the native gardens at the Missouri Department of Conservation's Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Guided by native landscape specialist Alix Daniel and Cydney Ross, outdoor program manager with Deep Roots KC, this program features a live look at native plants of interest plus landscaping tips […]