Events

Registration required on-line (ages 3–5 with an adult)
Burr Oak Woods is home to many animals, but they don’t all live in the same place. Whether in a tall tree, under a rock or even underwater, find out who lives here and what makes each habitat unique. Registration required for attending youngster only.

Registration required on-line (families with children 6+)
What can you find in the forest? Wonders abound when we stop and take a closer look. Join us as we use clues to find out what’s hiding in the forest. We will also search for interesting and unusual colors, shapes, and textures that exist all around us. All attending family members must register and dress to be outside for a portion of the program.

No registration required (all ages)
The Gross-ology Lab is dedicated to showing how AWESOME some of the most ‘disgusting’ animals in our state can be. In this hands-on lab we will explore the world of the Vomit Munchers, Blood Slurpers, Scat Lovers and Creatures of the Night.

Walk-in (all ages) Breaking ground next spring on a new garden at your school, park or neighborhood plot? Monarch waystations, pollinator plantings and outdoor learning laboratories add interest and value for the community while providing essential habitat for wildlife. Start your project off on the right foot with an evening of inspiration and lessons learned from those managing successful school and community gardens. We'll discuss planning ahead for maintenance, watering, organizing volunteers and more. This program is presented in partnership with the Kansas City Native Plant Initiative.

Registration required on-line (babes under 36 months)
Hike with your little one to discover the Bethany Falls Trail, voted #1 in Kansas City! The “Falls” refer to the unique limestone boulders that we will explore. We’ll stop to play and take pictures. Registration requied for attending youngster only. Meet at Nature Center for a moderate walk across our prairie connector trail: ½ mile mowed grass each way to play at the limestone outcroppings.(larger stroller recommended, umbrellas strollers won’t work well). Bring a camera for photo opportunities.

Students must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required (all ages)
We’ve all seen them, in the pond, at the lake, along a river. But what do we really know about herons - the ultimate spear fishers? Fly in to find out more about these amazing aquatic hunters.

Registration required on-line (adults)
The autumn leaves and the boundless stars will be our only canopy during this unforgettable dining experience as we savor the bounty of a wild autumn harvest, sip warm and wild native teas, and then sit back with a wild edible dessert to listen to tales around the campfire by internationally acclaimed storyteller, Molly Postlewait.