April 1
Gardening 101 2:00, Antioch Branch: Mid-Continent Public Library. Learn the basics of plant growth, fertilizers, soil structure, insects and watering in our climate. This program shows gardening skills for the beginner gardener. This is a two-part program. Registration is required.
April 2
When Is It Great to Turn Green? Story Time April 2, 10:00, Prairie Oaks Nature Center. Read stories, enjoy a craft and discussion. Ages 3-6, $6/res, $7/non-res.
April 3
Project Blue River Rescue 9:00, Lakeside Nature Center. Join the 20th annual Blue River clean-up, the largest one-day stream clean up in Missouri. Dress for the weather and join 750 of your closest friends to get down and dirty on the Blue. T-shirts, tools, bags and gloves provided. 816.513.8960
April 10
Arbor Day Celebration April 10, 10:00, The View Community Center (Grandview). Join the community in celebrating Arbor Day! Free seedlings will be available to everyone attending, courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation. 816.316.4800
April 11
EarthWalk 2010, 10:00, Theis Park. The EarthWalk is a 3-mile walk along Brush Creek to support Bridging the Gap and environmental education and action programs in Kansas City. After the EarthWalk, enjoy a Green Festival hosted by StoneLion Puppet Theatre. www.EarthDayKC.org
April 17
Party for the Planet, 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Part of a nationwide celebration with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to help visitors discover ways to connect to the local environment and make a collective difference in conservation. Activities are included in regular admission; free to FOTZ members. 816.513.5800
Lawrence Earth Day Celebration & Parade 11:00, Celebration in South Park. Featuring live music, food, vendors and children’s activities. Learn from exhibits about waste reduction, recycling, composting, alternative fuels and vehicles, wildlife and habitat preservation and more. 785.832.3030
Magic of Recycling 2:00, Claycomo Branch Mid-Continent Public Library. Learn the importance of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Children will learn about the environment and what is happening to it. Reg req’d. 3 and up. 816.455.5030
Family Explore Adventure Day 2:00-8:00, Burr Oak Woods. Join our staff for a fun-filled day of outdoor camping, fishing, canoeing, archery, geo-caching, letterboxing, safety, outdoor cooking and so much more! Stay for an hour or stay for the entire day. Bring your own picnic supper. All ages Pre-reg 816.228.3766
April 23
Thyme for Kids Plant Sale 9:00, Ozanam. Plant sale featuring annuals and perennials, ready-to-plant sod, hanging baskets and more! Sale proceeds benefit Ozanam's Horticulture Therapy program. Sale hours are Friday 9:00-6:00 and Saturday 9:00-5:00. 816.508.3606
April 24
Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center 9:00, Lakeside Nature Center. Earth Day Celebration at Lakeside Nature Center with fun activities for the whole family. 816.513.8960
StoneLion Puppet Theatre Presents Green Day Festival 10:00, Lakeside Nature Center. The Green Day Festival’s FREE events include art, puppet shows, musical performances, environmental games and information, hands-on art projects and refreshments! www.StoneLionPuppets.org