Events

Join us online to flex your nature memory cells with a clue-based slide show. Then, test your freshly nature-charged brain with a fun, online trivia game played individually on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. No account or login is necessary to join this Blooket game.

If you love to have fun outdoors, and would like to learn new skills, then this program is for you! Join us for an evening of fun as we learn the basics of archery, atlatl, canoeing, and kayaking. Participants must dress to be outside, wear sturdy shoes (no flip flops or flimsy sandals) and bring a water bottle that can be refilled. Bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.

Did you know Archery is one of the safest sports in which to participate? It is rated more accident-free than every ball sport except table tennis! This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of archery including safety rules, stance, equipment used, and, of course, how to shoot a bow and arrow. The instructors will also discuss the nomenclature of the bows and arrows. Join us for this fun and very informative class

This workshop will offer a chance to learn best practices for maintaining a healthy pond on your property. Participants will learn directly from MDC experts in fisheries management. The workshop covers a wide variety of topics, including fish stocking, creating fish habitat, and controlling aquatic vegetation. There will also be a question-and-answer opportunity after the workshop.

There will be live aquatic plant samples and we encourage you to bring in a sample of your pond plants so we can identify them for you while you are there.

Walk-in (ages 8+) Setting up a tent can be intimidating. Deciphering the pieces and parts and knowing what a complete tent looks like is half the battle. Join a naturalist for a chance to practice - the best way to learn! A variety of tents will be available to try on-site with instruction and support along the way. Have a tent of your own? Bring it in for practice, tips on setting it up and storing after use. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required (adults) Grab your walking shoes and get outside with our urban hike through historic NE Kansas City. Covering roughly 2.5 miles, this moderately paced hike will utilize sidewalks to explore nature in this older neighborhood. During the hike we will discuss native & invasive plants, wildlife ID, hiking safety and other great urban hikes in KC. The instructor will e-mail the exact meeting location to participants the week prior to the hike. You will receive an e-mail from the instructor if weather conditions indicate a need to cancel the program. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/get-involved (ages 15+) Experience how native gardens change and learn seasonal maintenance required for success. Feel empowered, enjoy camaraderie and learn skills alongside native gardening experts and enthusiasts! All experience levels are welcome. The Deep Roots Demonstration Garden features Midwest native plants suitable for the home garden. Contact cydney@deeprootskc.org for more information.

This program is designed for those who have had some experience with shotguns. We’ll cover safety, appropriate firearms and ammunition, rules of the game, etiquette on the field, and field layout. Firearms and ammunition will be provided, or you may bring your own.

Walk-in (all ages) There's no better way to escape summer's heat than a float trip to a clear, cold Missouri Ozark float stream. We're setting up a float camp in the backyard and have invited some pros to share their expertise on where to go, what to pack and how to plan a river adventure for you or the whole family. This is the perfect introduction for anyone dipping their toes into canoeing. Want to go beyond the basics? Our experts can help you plan for an overnight or multi-day float too. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

This workshop is intended to go over what makes quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys. This workshop is an outside event, with lunch provided. Please bring a lawn chair and clothing for walking in.