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Spring returns with Arbor Day and Kitefest!
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April 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Legacy of Greenery Committee and Arboretum volunteers will be handing out free tree and shrub seedlings to visitors while supplies last. All species of trees and shrubs will be bare root and come with instructions on planting and maintenance. There is a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and a few shrubs for those of you without space for a new tree.
April 29, 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Arbor Day celebrates planting and nurturing trees. Join Forest the Fox and help us celebrate by planting an Arbor Day tree, then take a sapling home for your yard so that you can celebrate for years to come.
No registration or admission fee required.
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April 8, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hey kids! Are you ready for a treasure hunt at the Arboretum? GeoKids is a fun-filled activity consisting of a short classroom session on maps, directions and how to use a compass, geared for young participants.
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April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for containers, called geocaches, using hand-held GPS devices. Brief classroom presentation followed by a search for two geocaches. Adult presence required for ages 13 and under. See the website for more information.
Register Here.
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April 9, 16, 23 & 30
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Every Sunday afternoon in April, bring back the fun of flying a kite - or introduce it to a new generation!
The beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to watch your kite fly above the meadows and the trees.
Bring your own kite or purchase at the Arboretum.
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Join our experts, Lynda Ochs and Ken O'Dell, as you walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum to see the vast selection of native wildflowers in bloom..
Mulched pathways will take us to the Wolf Creek area at the arboretum where the large rocky bluffs and floodplains from the creek have given rise to the most magnificent woodland areas you can dream about.
Free with admission. Don't miss out on this wonderful experience.
Register.
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April 30, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Each session varies on what birds are spotted. Duration is one hour, plus additional time as needed. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Registration is required, as walks fill up fast.Included with admission.
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Wine Tasting on the Terrace
April 27, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for delicious wine from Middle Creek Winery and perfect pairings from Dean & Deluca, all in our beautiful garden. This will be a pleasant and enriching evening. You might even learn a little about how wine is grown and blended.
To Register and Purchase Tickets.
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April 30, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Jim Earnest, The Tree Doctor, will lead the tour of Great Trees of the Stous Promenade. Jim also serves on the education committee of the Overland Park Arboretum and has spent many hours identifying and tagging trees at the arboretum. More...
To Register
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