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.

See below to read/print our e-Newsletters, our 2010 Class Schedule and other documents.

• Outdoor Classroom Information
• 2010 Photo Contest Entry Form
• 2010 Photo Contest Informational Brochure
• View e-Newsletter Archive

Music for the Birds--Roger Wilder --Jazz Quartet

3/14/2010

Re-scheduled concert - originally planned for February 21 that was canceled due to weather conditions. Tickets for February 21 will be honored, of course!

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

3/16/2010

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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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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