The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens was founded to keep the city at the forefront of environmental and ecological issues. A leader of environmentally sound community development, the Arboretum is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region.

About 85 percent of the property is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. The remaining portion includes traditional botanical gardens, the Environmental Education Visitors Center (EEVC) and maintenance facilities.

Our Arboretum was recently selected by KC Parent Magazine as a Family-Friendly Grand Prize winner. The award was based on the magazine’s 2008 Family Favorites poll. Results were tabulated from more than 300 ballots.

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• New! Spring Bulb Printable Order Form  |  Order Spring Bulbs Online
• New! Printable Spring Calendar
• New! May 6 - 8 Plant Sale Plant List
• Outdoor Classroom Information
• 2010 Photo Contest Entry Form
• 2010 Photo Contest Informational Brochure
• View e-Newsletter Archive

Spring "Stay-Cation" Make a Fairy Terrarium! (KIDS)

3/18/2010

Enjoy this magical event--making a "Fairy" Terrarium! A terrarium is a miniature landscape with living plants. These tiny terrariums have become very popular over the past few years. You will learn what it's like to be a real fairy with wings and get to take home your terrarium to keep! Adult Supervision Required. Call in your reservation" 913-685-3604 or e-mail : volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org

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First Day of Spring - Celebrate Spring!

3/20/2010

First Day of Spring! Celebrate at the Arboretum by taking a walk and enjoying what has "popped up" after our very wintery winter! First day to order your bulbs for October delivery and help us make next year's display even more beautiful! Go to bulb order page on our www.opabg.org website.

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Guided Tour of Arbouretum & Botanical Gardens

3/23/2010

Take a FREE guided tour of the Arboretum. Stroll through the gardens, celebrating spring blooms. Registration required by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mail: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org

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