Discover Nature Events

Look for book pages posted along Runge’s Naturescape trail and enjoy a seasonal children’s book as you walk and explore. Book begins at the trailhead across from the parking lot.

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is proud to present Trail Tales, an interactive hiking experience! Explore our Tanglevine Trail, a 1/3 mile paved loop perfect for strollers and families. As you walk, look for interactive storybook pages along the trail. August and September will feature "Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs" by Anthony D. Fredericks.

Registration required (ages 13+) Join us for a fun-filled day of crafting with our critters! Every 30 minutes, a new critter will be brought out to learn about. Feel free to bring your own craft to work on, but supplies will also be provided. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Look for book pages posted along Runge’s Naturescape trail and enjoy a seasonal children’s book as you walk and explore. Book begins at the trailhead across from the parking lot. No registration required. All ages.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/discover-native-gardening (adults) It's one thing to read about native plants and another to get your hands dirty! Learn seasonal gardening skills, be empowered and grow community alongside native plant experts and enthusiasts. This month we'll identify and manage summer native plants and warm season annuals in shade and sun gardens. Visit the Deep Roots KC website to learn more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Gardening can be an outlet for the artist as well as an enjoyable hobby. Naturalist Jordi Raos will suggest plant pairings for beautiful natural color palettes in this virtual program. All ages. Registration required. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. This link will be sent the day of the program. This program will not be recorded.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature (adults) Despite urbanization, Kansas City has a few remaining old growth prairies, light-dappled woodlands, shaded forests and rich wetlands. Bridging the Gap's Kansas City WildlLands program conserves, protects and restores these remnants of original landscape by connecting people to steward the land. Learn about KC WildLands' community conservation efforts to collect native seeds to distribute through public lands and their ongoing efforts to manage invasive species in the landscapes.

Gather 'round and join us for a selection of nature stories perfect for all ages. Our storytellers will choose seasonal books to help inspire your next family adventure.

Registration required (ages 8+) Enjoy a leisurely walk around the Discovery Center grounds, observing the birds that use this urban oasis of varied native gardens, trees and landscaped areas. The walk is guided by a Missouri Master Naturalist and Burroughs Audubon member. While geared toward the beginner, birders of all skill levels are welcome. During the walk, bird identification, including old school methods and current apps, will be covered, as well as life history and related citizen science opportunities. We'll meet in the lobby and dress for the weather. The walk will be on sidewalks and mixed natural surfaces over flat terrain. Bring binoculars if you have them, there will be a limited number of binoculars available for use. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/guided-nature-tours (ages 12+) With September's arrival, monarch butterflies become more common as they make their big migration to their overwintering sites in Mexico. Join Deep Roots KC for a leisurely landscape walk through the Discovery Center's gardens. Learn about the monarch migration and which native plants best support them from cute caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.