• Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center

    Ironwoods Park 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas, United States

    Discover local wildlife at Lakeside Nature Center's family event in Swope Park! Enjoy a naturalist-led hike, puppet shows, animal encounters, and hands-on activities. Learn how to protect prairies, forests, and marshes. Fun runs from 10 am to 2 pm.

  • Hummingbird Festival

    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Celebrate the Ruby Throated Hummingbird as they prepare to migrate. Presentations and activities scheduled throughout the weekend that will intrigue any bird lover. Thursday, September 4: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - Noon: Make a hummingbird perch from the DeWitt Center (registration required here: www.webtrac.indepmo.org ) 1 p.m.. - 1:45 p.m.: Learn about the hummingbird […]

  • MGGKC presents Spring Fling

    MU Extension Office 501 North Dodgion Street, Independence, MO

    Spring Fling 2026 will feature six demonstration stations, each with valuable information for adult gardeners, plus fun educational activities for children. • “Elevate your Gardening”-learn about raised beds and how to build your own • “From Strained to Contained”-discover different types of containers and how to create a beautiful garden container • “The Power of […]

  • Snail Terrarium Workshop

    Prairie Park Nature Center 2730 Harper St., Lawrence, Kansas, United States

    Get ready to dive into the delightful world of snails with our hands-on snail terrarium workshop! This class will guide you through creating your very own mini-ecosystem, complete with adorable snails, live plants, and lush moss. By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautiful, whimsical terrarium to take home, along with all the […]

  • Forest Friends

    Kemper Outdoor Education Center 8201 Jasper Bell, Blue Springs, Missouri, United States

    Join us for our April Forest Friend theme, MudVenture where we will get delightfully messy as we explore the wonders of mud! Through story time, hands-on mud finger painting, and a puddle-jumping hike along our nature trail, explorers will engage their senses and curiosity in the great outdoors. Come ready to splash, squish, and discover!