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Helping You Learn to Grow…

November 1, 2025

George Owens Nature Park Native Plant Academy - Class 8

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.

November 1 -Class 8: Designing and Maintaining a Native Garden

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.

 

November 15, 2025

Earth Keepers - Guided Hike

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 

November 15, 10 am – 2 pm

Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132