Discover the best fruit tree selections for Kansas, varieties to be on the lookout for, and how to go about planting and caring for them during the K-State Garden Hour series. Rebecca McMahon, Local Food System Program Administrator, and Anthony Reardon, Johnson County Horticulture - Small Farms Agent will lead a free virtual class.
Learn strategies to help your family navigate the climate crisis while caring for yourself in the process - event hosted in part by the Climate Psychology Alliance, Moms Clean Air Force, and Climate Mental Health Network. How can parents help their children navigate the emotional and physical impacts of the climate crisis? How can parents […]
The Missouri Prairie Foundation is hosting a free Grow Native! webinar about succession planting. It is arguably every gardener’s dream to have plants in bloom from spring through fall in their native gardens. Presenters Alix Daniel and Cydney Ross will share their knowledge and expertise on how to keep the native wildflower blooms popping through […]
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, February 1st, the series will feature, Keystone Species with Sarah Beier. Join native […]
Join the Lakeside Nature Center, located within Swope Park, for a free guided trail hike. The guided walk/hike, which focuses on habitats around the center, typically occurs on the upper Fox Hollow trail which is primarily covered with rock and accessible for most participants. However, depending on the Naturalist and topic of the hike, another […]
Can I create a pollinator garden in the shade? Yes, you absolutely can. Gardeners with shade take on an important role in feeding the emerging pollinators from their winter hibernation. Not only that, you can actually sustain pollinators from March to October with native plants from our region. Join the Johnson County K-State Research and […]
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, February 7th, the series will feature, Introduction to Composting with Compost Collective KC. Compost Collective KC has been recycling Kansas City's food waste since 2017 and working […]
Gardening in Kansas doesn't come easy, as we often face weather extremes and drought conditions. With projected changes in our climate, gardening will be more challenging. Extreme events will require adaptation with plant selection, irrigation, and soil health. For the K-State Garden Hour series, join Dr. Charles Rice, Noble Peace Prize winner and Kansas State […]
Join Linda Hall Library for a night of poetry cultivating our collective urge to grow, tend, and heal, and to launch Tess Taylor’s new poetry anthology, Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens & the Hands That Tend Them. Alongside Ruben Quesada, Anna V.Q. Ross, Patty Crane, Ashley Jones, Hannah Fries, Sophie Cabot Black, Susan Nguyen, […]
At the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, celebrate love in the animal kingdom with a night of hilarious skits performed by some of Kansas City’s finest theater actors. Starring Victor Raider-Wexler (Seinfeld, King of Queens), Kiss & Tail promises an unforgettable, adults-only evening of comedy on Saturday, February 10. In addition to learning about some […]
The Missouri River Bird Observatory is hosting the event, Light Pollution and Birds during its winter webinar series. Artificial light at night effects species in a range of ways, all of which are evident in birds. Led by Travis Longcore with the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, this virtual talk will describe the effects […]
Visit Colonial Gardens for a romantic evening filled with farm-fresh flavors. Indulge in a 4-course meal crafted with love by its talented chefs, using only the finest ingredients sourced straight from its own farm.
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on spring gardening. Give in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a spring vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather. In addition to in-person workshops, KCCG also maintains a library of […]
Join the 15th Annual Seed Fair to share and swap seeds, and explore over 20 gardening vendors. Bring your saved seeds or packaged seeds to share at exchange tables. Bring containers, envelopes, or baggies to donate especially if you do not have seeds to share, it is much appreciated. Sharing is exactly what makes this […]
Discover hand sewing techniques to repair your well-loved clothes. Visible mending is growing in popularity in response to the rising environmental costs of the fast fashion industry. The Sewing Labs is hosting the beginner-friendly class, the Art of Mending. Learn the joyful, meditative art of visible mending: a method of clothing repair that emphasizes the […]
Every winter, Cultivate KC convenes local and regional farmers and food activists to connect, converse, and contribute ideas regarding issues affecting our city’s urban farming community for the Annual Farmers & Friends Meeting (AAFM).. This year’s event will focus on building a resilient local food system through advocacy, education, and collaboration. The free event will be […]
With the 2024 growing season near, fresh, home-grown, cool-season crops will soon be finding their way to our tables. Join Johnson County K-State Research and Extension agents Chelsea Reinberg and Anthony Reardon as they discuss growing and preparing two prominent ones: cabbage and kale.
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on tree pruning. All fruit plants require some sort of maintenance, from pruning to thinning to pest management. Learn what to do, why to do it and when to do it. Learn about dormant pruning in the garden. Workshop will be held inside for first potion […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on vegetable gardening. This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. In addition to in-person workshops, KCCG also maintains a […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature through film. The festival goes on tour each year, and is partnering with Friends of the Kaw in Lawrence, KS. The event will feature 8 short films on March 1 at Liberty Hall. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival was started by the […]