Jackson

Walk-in (all ages) The Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City presents its 2026 Summer Exhibit in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Conservation. This formal display will include over 25 plants, from the quite small (under 8 in.) to large (over 24 in.) and potted in specialized ceramic container. There will be deciduous and evergreen plants representing various genera, plants from different growing environments, as well as natives to our region and the US Rocky Mountains. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

No registration required (all ages) This presentation will provide a general overview of the "Art of Bonsai". Topics discussed will include Old World origins, the US National Arboretum, artistic designs, general horticulture procedures and how pots are selected. This year there will be sections on "designing your yard trees" and "keeping your bonsai healthy". We will wrap us with examples featuring different plants and natives used in this unique art. There will be time for questions and answers. Meet in the auditorium.

No registration required (ages 12+) A brief intro for exhibit viewing will be provided. Then enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit. This will feature those bonsai with a unique history and some from "local" nursery offerings. Questions about our trees and the art are encouraged. Meet in the Lewis & Clark classroom. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

It's time to Get MO Wild! Join us as we celebrate a free family outdoors day at Blue Valley Park. For nearly a century the Missouri Department of Conservation has been connecting people of this community to nature. Come out and learn activities and skills that can be used to enjoy the great outdoors such as testing your skills at archery, Tomahawk throwing, fishing, and atlatl. A portable climbing wall will be on site. Prospect KC will be on site to provide 300 meals at no cost first come first serve.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature (adults) Join Deep Roots KC's "native plant nerds" as they highlight summer blooms and demonstrate various garden maintenance strategies including weeding with hand tools and proper use of power tools. Techniques demonstrated will include the "Chelsea Chop", using a paint scraper as a weeding tool and more.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/guided-nature-tours (ages 12+) June is one of the "prairie birthday" months, as it seems there's a new native plant blooming each week! Enjoy a guided naturalist walk around the Discovery Center to learn about native flowers and grasses thriving in the landscape. This leisurely walk is for all experience levels and a great opportunity to ask your gardening questions. We'll discuss native plants for gardens and seasonal maintenance strategies. This walk is in conjunction with the Deep Roots KC three-day native plant sale!

Walk-in; registration will be collected at the event (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This volunteer naturalist-led story program is ideal for preschool - kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Walk-in; registration will be collected at the event (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This volunteer naturalist-led story program is ideal for preschool - kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.