Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City

Watkin’s Woolen Mill 'Fall on the Farm'
2025-10-11 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Watkin’s Woolen Mill, 26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO, 64062, United States
Join costumed interpreters as they demonstrate rural life of the 1870s. See displays of blacksmithing and woodstove cooking, try your hand at rag doll making, rope making, and old-time games. Other activities may include corn shelling, crosscut sawing, cider pressing, and Victorian era gardening. All activities take place outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather.
Extension Master Gardeners from Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be on hand to answer questions about the Victorian era garden and general gardening questions.
For more information, contact 816-580-3387.
Outdoor activities are free. Guided tours of the antebellum Watkins home and historic woolen mill are available for a small fee.
October 11, 12:00 pm – 4:00pm
26600 Park Road North
Lawson, MO 64062

Class 8: Designing and Maintaining a Native Garden
2025-11-01 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.
Registration fee: $ 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 ‘Event Calendar’, then select correct calendar date, then ‘1 Sections’ for individual class selection.

Earth Keepers - Guided Hike
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64132
Join Lakeside Nature Center for a wildlife event to learn how to be an earth keeper and support wildlife and habitats. Participate in a scheduled guided hike, come indoors to learn about initiatives to support wildlife, and meet a broad-wing hawk. The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting a fun do-it-yourself bird feeder craft along with a pollination lesson about how birds and bees help pollinate flowers and keep the environment healthy.
For more information visit https://lakesidenaturecenter.org/
November 15, 10 am – 2 pm
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132

Spring Fling
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Hiram Young School, 501 North Dodgion Street, Independence, MO, 64050, United States
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Young School, 501 N Dodgion St., Independence MO
Family Friendly Gardening Activities for children and adults
Demonstrations
Free researched-based information to get your garden started off right
Elevate your Gardening – Build a Raised Bed
From Strained to Contained – gardening in small spaces
Mulch Magic – The Power of Mulch
Pollinator Party – Native Plants in Action
The Dirt on Soil
Test – Don’t Guess with Soil testing (10 Free Soil tests will be given away)
Services
Soil Test sample drop off – $20.00
Talk to an EMG
Make and Takes
Seed Tapes
Seed Bombs
Houseplant propagation

HUGE Garage/Plant Sale
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Hiram Young School, 501 North Dodgion Street, Independence, MO, 64050, United States
Dig and Divide Plant and Garage Sale
Presented by
The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City
Young School
501 North Dodgion Street
Independence, MO 64050
For Sale
Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants
Garden and garage sale items
Free class
“Dividing Perennials” at 11:30
Proceeds from this fundraiser support our local gardening projects and educational outreach programs.

Kansas City Rose Society’s Rose Day Celebration
2026-05-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Loose Park Rose Garden, 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64112, United States
The Kansas City Rose Society will host its annual Rose Day in the Loose Park Rose Garden.
The Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden is in the northwest corner of the Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park at 5200 Wornall Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Rose Day celebrates the 3,000 roses in the garden in their first full bloom of the season. For 95 years, the Rose Society has been stewards of the garden, planting rose bushes and tending them through the blooming season. Activities during Rose Day include performance by Fountain City String Quartet (12:30-2:30 p.m.) Amy Lynn Studios Chalk Art (noon-3 p.m.) Floral Art photo op (selfie opportunity) sponsored by Florasource KC to be installed on east side of the fountain using selection of garden roses to compliment current blooms in the garden (noon to 3 p.m.) Children’s Art exhibit in the northeast corner of the garden. Children’s activities include sidewalk chalk available, as well as a selection of temporary flower tattoos that can go on quickly with water. There are lots of fun flowers and colors. An inflatable bee will be roaming the garden and passing out single roses. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater KC will be on hand at Rose Day, offering expert, research-backed advice on cultivating flower gardens that attract pollinators. We’ll also have engaging activities suitable for gardeners of all ages.
Come learn and have fun with us! For more information visit Rose Society Org
Free, family – friendly with children under 16 supervised by parent or adult

Container Gardening with Native Plants-Work and Learn Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area, 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO
Join us for a presentation in the Burr Oaks Nature Center Auditorium on container gardening with native plants. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners as they deadhead, collect seeds, weed and water the garden beds. All garden tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves and water bottles.
No registration is needed.
Participants should be 18 years or older.
All dates are weather dependent; if recent downpour or rain day of, work day will be rescheduled or cancelled. If in doubt feel free to contact Staff Naturalist, Rachel Mandi at 816-228-3766
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
1401 Northwest Park Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Union Hill Garden Club Tour
2026-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Union Hill – Kansas City, Grand and 31st Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City return to one of the Kansas City area’s oldest and most popular garden tours on Sunday June 7! Join us on Union Hill from 10am until 3pm. We will be there answering questions, providing information about how to grow, soil samples, our Hotline, and with free seed packets and fun for the kids!
Enjoy the gardens, a lovely neighborhood, food trucks, and a performance by members of the KC Symphony. Park and check in near Grand and 31st or take the KC streetcar to the Union Hill stop.
Family-friendly with children under 16 supervised by a parent or adult
The Union Hill Garden Tour website

Children’s Festival at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
2026-06-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Powell Gardens Colonial Farms, 27610 East Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO, 64014, United States
Come discover the magic of compost with the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) at the Public Relations Table! We’ll have hands-on, engaging activities for all ages to explore what compost is, why it matters, and how it helps gardens grow. Extension Master Gardeners will also have soil testing kits available and will be accepting soil test samples and payment. Plus, the first 100 elementary-aged children will receive a Goody Garden Bag!
Free, Family-friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult

Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market
2026-07-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Farmers Market, 11 Gallatin Street, Liberty, MO, 64068, United States
Come visit the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) at the Public Relations Table, where we’ll be sharing fun, research-based horticulture information along with details about Missouri University Extension services and programs!
Free, Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 11, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
11 Gallatin Street
Liberty MO 64068

Berry Jam - A Berry Festival at Colonial Farms!
2026-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Powell Gardens Colonial Farms, 27610 East Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO, 64014, United States
Looking for the ultimate summer festival near Kansas City? Join us at Colonial Gardens in Blue Springs, Missouri for Berry Jam – A Berry Celebration, a family-friendly farm festival packed with outdoor fun, delicious food, and hands-on activities for all ages! From U-pick berries and flower cutting to tractor rides, military vehicle adventures, and our one-of-a-kind ninja course and jump pillow. There’s something for everyone at this unique summer farm event. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be there sharing researched based information on growing and using berries to improve your health.
Buy your ticket here. Check website for more information.
Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 11 and 12, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
27610 E Wyatt Road
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Bug Extravaganza
2026-07-18 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. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting “Are ladybugs Super Heroes?” and teach children to make a ladybug.
For more information visit this webpage
Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132
