Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City

Hummingbird Festival
2025-09-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Geoge Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO, 64057, 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
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Learn about hummingbird migration. Presentation is in Eva Cooper Lodge at the Nature Park.
Friday, September 5: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
10 a.m. – Noon: Make a hummingbird perch from the DeWitt Center
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your yard. Presentation takes place in Eva Cooper Lodge at the Nature Park.
Saturday, September 6: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Professional hummingbird banding, taking place behind Eva Cooper Lodge
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Experience the MCPL Reading Rocket
10 a.m. – Noon: Make a hummingbird perch in the DeWitt Center
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Learn about hummingbird migration. Presentation takes place in Eva Cooper Lodge at the Nature Park.
Help us celebrate Missouri’s smallest bird before they head south for the winter!
Extension Master Gardeners from Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City and the MGGKC Children’s Program will also have family-friendly activities, demos and displays all three days, to help you learn why hummingbirds are such important pollinators.

Free to the public.
Registration required for all events at www.webtrac.indedmo.org
This is a family friendly event. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
September 4-6
George Owens Nature Park
1601 Speck Road
Independence, MO 64057

Produce Market at The Gardens at Unity Village
2025-08-09 08:00 - 11:30 | Unity Village, 150B Northwest Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64086, United States
Step into a century of history and nostalgia at The Gardens at Unity Village Produce Market. Nestled behind the iconic three-story barn, three cultivated acres yield a bounty of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Volunteers from the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be on hand to share expert, research-based gardening knowledge with the community. Children can take part in a hands-on educational
activity, discovering the wonders of gardening and plant life.
This free event welcomes all ages, and no registration is required.
August 9, 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Unity Village
150B Northwest Colbern Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Class 5: Plant Identification and Dichotomous Keys
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Geoge Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO, 64057, United States
Class 5: Plant Identification and Dichotomous Keys
This 9-month course will deepen your knowledge about the native plants of Missouri as you network with other gardening enthusiasts through class and field work. Class work includes lectures, readings and a research project. Field work involves the creation of a community native plant garden and educational materials that will be used in the park.
All classes are on Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm and designed for gardeners and
naturalists 16 years and older.
Limited to 35 seats.
Cost: Pre-registration cost: $23.00
Late registration: $ 50.00
Price Includes all materials.
How to register: Follow the link below or call the George Owens Nature Park front desk at 816-325-7115 Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. Credit/ Debit card only.
Native Plant Academy – Click on ‘Sections’ for individual class selection.

Bug Extravaganza
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64132
Join Lakeside Nature Center for this native wildlife event and observe a working beehive and a caterpillar zoo. There will be information tables that feature insect life cycles, supporting pollinator species and insect predators. MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting “Flower Power.” Children will learn about the anatomy of flowers. They will discover plants can self-pollinate, cross-pollinate and that some true self-pollinators don’t need pollinators at all. Learn how and why flowers are pollinated, and what happens afterwards.
For more information visit https://lakesidenaturecenter.org/
July 19, 10 am – 2 pm
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132

George Owens Nature Park Native Plant Academy - Class 4
2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Geoge Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO, 64057, United States
Class 4: Native vs. Invasive Species
This 9-month course will deepen your knowledge about the native plants of Missouri as you network with other gardening enthusiasts through class and field work. Class work includes lectures, readings and a research project. Field work involves the creation of a community native plant garden and educational materials that will be used in the park.
All classes are on Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm and designed for gardeners and
naturalists 16 years and older.
Limited to 35 seats.
Cost: Pre-registration cost: $23.00
Late registration: $ 50.00
Price Includes all materials.
How to register: Follow the link below or call the George Owens Nature Park front desk at 816-325-7115 Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. Credit/ Debit card only.
Native Plant Academy – Click on ‘Sections’ for individual class selection.

Gladstone Children’s Garden Day
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, 4109 N.E. Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone, MO, 64119, United States
At this event, young children and their parents can experience visiting an active vegetable garden, take part in garden-themed activities, participate in a scavenger hunt for garden items from bugs to vegetables and flowers. They can experience MU Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) digging potatoes and leave with a sack filled with potatoes, onions, turnips and other vegetables that may be ready for harvest at the time. Extension Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer any gardening questions.
Families welcome, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
July 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum
4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd
Gladstone, MO 64119

Produce Market at The Gardens at Unity Village
2025-07-12 08:00 - 11:30 | Unity Village, 150B Northwest Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64086, United States
Step into a century of history and nostalgia at The Gardens at Unity Village Produce Market. Nestled behind the iconic three-story barn, three cultivated acres yield a bounty of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Volunteers from the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be on hand to share expert, research-based gardening knowledge with the community. Children can take part in a hands-on educational
activity, discovering the wonders of gardening and plant life.
This free event welcomes all ages, and no registration is required.
July 12, 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Unity Village
150B Northwest Colbern Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

George Owens Nature Park Native Plant Academy - Class 3
2025-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Geoge Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO, 64057, United States
This 9-month course will deepen your knowledge about the native plants of Missouri as you network with other gardening enthusiasts through class and field work. Class work includes lectures, readings and a research project. Field work involves the creation of a community native plant garden and educational materials that will be used in the park.
All classes are on Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm and designed for gardeners and naturalists 16 years and older.
Limited to 35 seats.
Cost: Pre-registration cost: $23.00 per class
Late registration: $ 50.00 per class
Price Includes all materials.
June 14- Class 3: Native Flowers and Prairie Ecosystems
How to register: Follow the link below or call the George Owens Nature Park front desk at 816-325-7115 Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. Credit/ Debit card only.
Native Plant Academy – Click on ‘Sections’ for individual class selection.

Produce Market at The Gardens at Unity Village
2025-06-14 08:00 - 11:30 | Unity Village, 150B Northwest Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64086, United States
Produce Market at The Gardens at Unity Village
Step into a century of history and nostalgia at The Gardens at Unity Village Produce Market. Nestled behind the iconic three-story barn, three cultivated acres yield a bounty of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Extension Master Gardeners from Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be on hand to share expert, research-based gardening knowledge with the community. Children can take part in a hands-on educational activity, discovering the wonders of gardening and plant life.
This free event welcomes all ages, and no registration is required.
June 14, 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Unity Village
150B Northwest Colbern Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

2025 MGGKC Garden Tour in Lee’s Summit
2025-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 | MO
Join MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) for our 2025 Garden Tour on June 6 and 7 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are featuring seven beautiful gardens in Lee’s Summit. The gardens – Viva Vegetables, Naturally Natives, Tree Tales, Cul-de-Sac Creations, Suburban Sanctuary, Lakeside Lessons, and Artistic Designs, provide unique experiences to delight both experienced and novice gardeners . Visitors will be inspired by the blending of art, native plants, vegetables mingled with traditional plantings, environmentally friendly gardening practices, secluded spaces, and plant specimens not always seen in residential settings.
Tickets are $20 per person (children 12 and under attend free of charge) and can be bought online, in person, and at select retailers starting April 1st.
Please visit mggkc.org/our-projects/garden-tour/ for complete details.
This event is NON-ADA compliant.

2025 MGGKC Garden Tour in Lee's Summit
2025-06-06 09:00 - 2025-06-07 16:00 | MO

Fox Hollow Festival
2025-06-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64132
Fox Hollow Festival
Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun activities for all ages. Attendance is free with optional items for sale. Proceeds go to Friends of Fox Hollow for trail maintenance and improvements. To enhance your experience, you’re encouraged to bring a folding chair, hat, bug spray and a refillable cup. We will have free cold drinks. This is a dog friendly event. Dogs must be on a leash and are not permitted inside the building.
Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting “Pollinators: Not Just Bees and Butterflies.” Children can learn about other living and non-living ways plants are pollinated, and discover these pollinators work by day and night. There will be an experiment using an insect to pollinate paper flowers and learn ways to help pollinators in their own home and community. MGGKC activities will be from 12 pm to 2:30 pm. From 2:30 – 5:00 pm, enjoy festival activities such as food trucks, live music, and adult beverages.

Lee's Summit Farmers Market
2025-05-31 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-24 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-17 07:30 - 12:00 | Lee’s Summit Farmers Market, 2nd and SE Douglas St, Lees Summit, MO, 64063, United States
Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be at Lee’s Summit Farmers Market, with a P/R Table, presenting programs on pollinators and IPM/cultural controls. EMGs will also be promoting the 2025 Garden Tour and selling tickets.
May 17, 24 and 31, 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Free to the public, children under 16 welcome when accompanied by an adult
Public Parking Lot at corner of Second and Douglas Streets Lee’s Summit, Mo

Fourth Fridays Art Walk - Lee's Summit
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | MO
Fourth Fridays Art Walk
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street presents Fourth Fridays Art Walk. The Art Walk showcases local artists, live music performances, along with participating shops and restaurants. The theme for May is “Art Grows Here.” The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will provide a Children’s Activity called “Plant Parts” with vegetable art printing. The Gardens of Unity Village will provide the produce for this art activity. The Hotline and “Helping You Learn to Grow” brochures will be available for adults.
Free to the public. Children are welcome with adult supervision.
May 23, 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Downtown Lee’s Summit
near the intersection of Southwest Third St. and Southwest Main St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Golden Acres Plant Swap
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | MO
Gather up your plants, seeds, or gardening supplies and bring them to The Golden Acres clubhouse for a fun-filled plant swap with fellow gardeners. If you do not have anything to trade, do not worry. Grab a few seed packets, find some extra pots or tools in your garage, or just stop by to check it out. There will be plenty of extra plants available for free. MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) Children’s Program will present a fun activity about seeds. Children will learn about seeds, their anatomy, their importance as a food source and their contributions to our everyday life. They will learn to make a paper pot, plant a seed, and take it home.
For more information and what you can bring to trade, call Cheryl Beal at 816-560-4520
May 17, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friends and family are welcome. Non-residents of Golden Acres are asked to contribute $5 to Golden Acres HOA
Golden Acres Clubhouse
1715 South Lake Drive
Independence, MO 64055

George Owens Nature Park Native Plant Academy - Class 2
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Geoge Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO, 64057, United States
This 9-month course will deepen your knowledge about the native plants of Missouri as you network with other gardening enthusiasts through class and field work. Class work includes lecture, readings and a research project. Field work involves the creation of a community native plant garden and educational materials that will be used in the park.
All classes are on Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm and designed for gardeners and naturalists 16 years and older.
Limited to 35 seats.
Cost: Early registration cost: $23.00 per class
Late registration: $ 50.00 per class
Price Includes all materials.
May 17- Class 2: Pollination, Seed Dispersal, and Germination
How to register: Follow the link below or call the George Owens Nature Park front desk at 816-325-7115
Native Plant Academy – Click on ‘Sections’ for individual class selection
Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. Credit/ Debit card only.

Wake Up Your Garden
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area, 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO
Time to shake off Winter’s final cold grip and wake up our garden beds! Burr Oak Woods Nature Center’s “Wake Up Your Garden” Work and Learn, will feature a cleanup of last year’s old growth while uncovering and identifying our Spring seedlings. All hand tools and gloves will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own. Water will be available onsite, but please bring a water bottle. Learning objectives will include identifying spring ephemerals, telling the difference between a weed and an intentionally planted species, and learning common garden maintenance practices for spring.
Registration is required and participants must be 18 or older. There is a maximum number of 20 participants.
Signup at: Events | Missouri Department of Conservation
Questions? Contact Burr Oak Woods, phone 816.228.3766, or email jada.tressler@mdc.mo.gov
May 3, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
1401 Northwest Park Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Paola Plant Sale
2025-04-24 09:00 - 2025-04-26 17:00 | MO
Marais des Cygnes Extension Master Gardeners indoor plant sale. Choose from a large inventory of butterfly host plants, bee-friendly flowering plants, local, organically grown native and ornamental perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, succulents, shady and sun-loving annuals, and proven vegetable and fruit selections for our area. For more information call 913-294-4306 or contact www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu.
April 24 (9 am – 5 pm), April 25 (9am – 6 pm), and April 26 (9am – 3pm)
Miami County Fairgrounds, Building #2 (Indoor sale)
401 Wallace Park Drive
Paola, Kansas 66071

Spring Tree Keepers Course
2025-04-22 09:00 - 2025-04-24 13:00 | Anita B Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
TreeKeepers is a hands-on educational course for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of trees or to become more involved in the community. These courses are great for gardeners, City employees, landscape providers, Master Gardeners, students and retirees. Class graduates will receive a TreeKeepers Handbook and are encouraged to participate in HTA volunteer workdays!

Spring Tree Keepers Course
April 22 – April 24, 2025
Anita B Gorman Discovery Center
4750 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110
Cost to attend: $50

Tuesday, April 22nd, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tree Benefits | Tree ID | Urban Soils | Tree Biology

Wednesday, April 23rd, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tree Selection | Tree Planting

Thursday, April 24th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tree Problems | Planting & Tree ID Field Day

Tree Keepers
Tree Keepers Registration
email cathy.justice@brdgingthegap.org with questions

Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64132
Lakeside Nature Center will celebrate Earth Day with information about the wildlife of Swope Park, learning about preservation while exploring the forest, pond, and marsh around the property, and making wildflower or milkweed seed balls. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Program will be presenting “All About Seeds.” Children will learn about the anatomy of a seed by dissection and observation. They will also discover the ways that seeds are dispersed, and why seeds are an important food source.
This event is free to the public, all ages are welcome.
For more information visit https://lakesidenaturecenter.org/
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132

NatureScaping
2025-03-29 08:30 - 12:30 | Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area, 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center’s popular NatureScaping event is back for 2025! At this free workshop, you will learn how to beautify your landscape with some of Missouri’s best natural resources: native plants! There will be educational sessions on native trees, invasive species, gardening for wildlife, and many more. Plus, we will have a native plant sale so attendees can purchase plants and use their new knowledge to start native gardens at home.
Registration required – participants must be 18 or older.
There is a maximum number of 125 participants.
A sign-up link will be available February 1st under the title “NatureScaping” https://mdc.mo.gov/events?combine_event=&name=burr+oak+woods&county=All&region=702
After the event, the plant sale will be open to the public from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, no registration required. Contact Burr Oak Woods, phone 816.228.3766, or email jada.tressler@mdc.mo.gov for more information.

Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO, 511 S Holden St, Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093
An all-day intensive for beginning, new, and seasoned beekeepers! The agenda will include:
Bee Biology; Equipment; Acquiring Bees; Spring, Fall, and Winter Management; Bee Diseases and Pest Management; Educational Opportunities; Hive Location; Honey Plants; Extracting Honey; Beekeeping Etiquette; Questions and Answers; and a chance to win a Complete Colony of Honey Bees!
Presentations are also certified for the Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program Credits via the University of Nebraska. https://gpmb.unl.edu/about-master beekeeping-program
$75 Pre-Registration Fee includes:
A Beekeeping Handbook, membership in the association, presentation notes, monthly newsletter (Apiary Buzz), and lunch will be provided.
Beekeeping Supply Vendors will be on site.
For more info:
Cathy Misko (660) 656-3485
cathymisko@earthlink.net
or
Tom O’Neill (660) 525-5828
jocomoba@gmail.com
To download PRE-Registration Form
Visit www.JCMBA.org

Spring Fling
2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Hiram Young School, 501 North Dodgion Street, Independence, MO, 64050, United States
Spring is just around the corner. Join MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City for Spring Fling 2025. Three Speakers Bureau presentations: Adaptive Gardening, Natives in Containers, and Integrated Pest Management Basics will provide information to help you make the most of your garden. Extension Master Gardeners from each of our gardens and projects will have gardening demonstrations and takeaways to inspire your creativity. There will also be activities for children to teach them about plants and beneficial bugs, plus a fun scavenger hunt. Our motto is “Helping Others Learn to Grow” and we look forward to giving you the tips and information you need to help your garden bloom.
Free to the public, children 16 and under welcome when accompanied by an adult
