Support and enjoy the Arboretum
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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Featured Event
8/21/2010 Join our dedicated group of Prairie volunteers who have been working since 2002 to restore 160 acres of existing Arboretum land, south of Wolf Creek, into native prairie. See the native grasses, wildflowers in bloom, wildlife food plots, Prickly Pear Caactus Glade and prairie birds. This will be a walking tour with stops along the way to learn about each area of the developing prairie. Please dress for heat, sun, wind and unpredictable weather with boots (no open toe shoes or sandals) as the t
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8/28/2010 Learn how to recognize, attract and protect these wonderful creatures in your own garden. Michelle Crozier's interest in herbs accidentally led her to a long-range study of butterflies. Her curious and analytical nature allowed her to capture the magnificent transormations of caterpillars to butterflies and moths on film and video. Dont miss these fabulous video/photos during this session. Reservations required by calling 913-685-3604 or e-mailing: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
9/1/2010 A total review of past herb classes plus preparation of the herb garden for the fall-winter season. This includes a walk in the Herb Garden and instructions to prepare your herb garden for winter. Lenora Wauttoux-Ray, a native New Yorker, learned about herbs from her Bahamian grandmother. With a Masters Degree from Columbia University, she developed her interest in science and the effect of chemicals in our bodies. Come be inspired by her warmth, knowledge and humor. Class will include herb
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