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SUMMARY:Farm Fest at Common Ground 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join KC Farm School at Gibbs Road for Farm Fest at Common Ground 2026—a free\, family-friendly celebration of local food\, farming\, the environment and the power of community. \nFarm Fest brings people together at KC Farm School’s urban farm in Wyandotte County for an afternoon of hands-on learning\, food and fun. This year’s event will also serve as a host site for the Kaw Valley Farm Tour. \nActivities will include: \n• Guided farm tours departing every 45 minutes\n• A free community meal featuring gluten-free pizza\n• Hands-on workshops and educational activities\n• Community resource organizations\n• The Farm Fest Makers and Growers Market\n• Live entertainment\, games and children’s activities\n• Opportunities to learn about local food\, farms\, soil and conservation \nVisitors are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle\, dress for the weather and wear comfortable\, closed-toe shoes. Admission and the community meal are free\, but visitors may wish to bring money to purchase produce\, baked goods\, arts and crafts from market vendors. \nFarm Fest is a block-party-style event\, and South 42nd Street will be closed between Common Ground and Gibbs Road Farm. Nearby parking and shuttle transportation will be available. Please do not park at Gibbs Road Farm.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/farm-fest-at-common-ground-2026/
LOCATION:Common Ground at KC Farm School\, 2443 S. 42nd Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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ORGANIZER;CN="KC Farm School at Gibbs Road":MAILTO:info@kcfarmschool.org
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SUMMARY:Monarch Watch Tagging Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Monarch Watch\, the Lawrence Bird Alliance and the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for a free public monarch-tagging event at the Baker Wetlands. \nParticipants will receive nets\, tags and instructions before heading into the wetlands to carefully capture\, tag and release monarch butterflies continuing their migration to Mexico. No previous tagging experience is required\, and participants of all ages are welcome. \nMonarchs are often roosting or clustered during the early morning before they begin foraging as temperatures rise. Participants who have their own butterfly nets are encouraged to bring them\, although nets will also be available. \nThe event will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/monarch-watch-tagging-event/
LOCATION:Baker Wetlands Discovery Center\, 1365 N. 1250 Road\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Watch":MAILTO:monarch@ku.edu
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table: From Roots to Rising Chefs
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Royal and the Shawnee Mission School District’s Broadmoor Bistro culinary program for “From Roots to Rising Chefs\,” an evening celebrating the connection between agriculture\, education and culinary excellence. \nBefore entering the kitchen\, Broadmoor Bistro culinary students will visit a local farm to learn about the care\, stewardship and agricultural practices involved in raising the chickens featured on the evening’s menu. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal while hearing how the students’ experiences on the farm shaped their understanding of food production and influenced their work in the kitchen. \nThe evening will include a mix-and-mingle gathering at the urban farm\, live music from the Shawnee Mission South Jazz Band\, welcome remarks and dinner at Broadmoor Bistro. The farmers market will also be open. \nFunds raised through the event will support the American Royal’s hands-on food and agriculture education programs\, experiential learning opportunities and initiatives for future chefs and agricultural leaders. Proceeds will also support the Broadmoor Bistro competitive barbecue team. \nThis is an alcohol-free event. Tickets are $125 per person\, and seating is limited. \n[Purchase tickets]
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/farm-to-table-from-roots-to-rising-chefs/
LOCATION:Broadmoor Bistro at the Center for Academic Achievement\, 8200 W. 71st Street\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T193000
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SUMMARY:Stranger Creek Flooding Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Rural Leavenworth\, Inc. invites you to a roundtable discussion concerning Stranger Creek flooding\, including its history\, costs\, abatement strategies and available intergovernmental resources. \nFeatured presenters include: \n• **Thomas J. Flynn**\, Trustee\, Greater Stranger Drainage Board\, will discuss recent flooding history\, the drainage board’s responsibilities and the basis for its mill levy. \n• **Kourtney Parks**\, Lower Kansas River Watershed Coordinator\, will discuss soil-health practices that may reduce flooding impacts and agricultural damage. She will also cover resources and funding opportunities for landowners and local governments\, previous Kansas actions addressing flooding and water quality\, and possible future legislative actions. \n• **Jennifer Henggeler**\, Planning Branch\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers–Kansas City District\, will explain how USACE partners with local communities to address flooding. Topics will include potential project cost sharing\, federal-interest requirements\, benefit-cost analysis\, life-loss assessments and infrastructure limitations. \nParticipants may attend in person at Hillside Honey or join remotely through Zoom. \n**Zoom meeting information**\nMeeting ID: 851 6215 7133\nPasscode: 926459 \n[Join the meeting through Zoom] \n[View the original announcement on Facebook]
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/stranger-creek-flooding-roundtable/
LOCATION:Hillside Honey\, 531 Dawson St.\, Easton\, KS\, 66020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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SUMMARY:Environmental Law Lecture: The Past\, Present and Future of Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION:The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar James Salzman for a public lecture examining the past\, present and future of drinking water. \nProfessor Salzman will explore conflicts involving drinking water\, including issues related to social justice\, globalization\, climate change and emerging contaminants. The presentation is part of the Big 12 Law Schools Signature Lecture Series. \nSalzman is the Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law\, with joint appointments at the UCLA School of Law and the UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. His scholarship addresses drinking water\, environmental policy design and markets for ecosystem services. \nThe lecture is free and open to the public. Participants may attend in person at the University of Kansas School of Law or virtually. Registration is requested\, and virtual-attendance instructions will be emailed following registration. \n[Register to attend in person or virtually]
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/environmental-law-lecture-the-past-present-and-future-of-drinking-water/
LOCATION:University of Kansas School of Law – Green Hall\, 1535 W. 15th Street\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Kansas School of Law":MAILTO:robinkcraig@ku.edu
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SUMMARY:Monarch Watch Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of migrating monarchs at the annual Monarch Watch Fall Open House! \nThis free\, family-friendly event will feature tours of Monarch Watch’s laboratories\, gardens and Monarch Waystation #1. Visitors can learn how to create monarch habitat and explore the butterfly and pollinator garden maintained by the Douglas County Master Gardeners. \nActivities will include: \n• Garden and laboratory tours\n• Games and educational activities\n• Monarch-tagging demonstrations\n• Live monarch butterflies and caterpillars\n• Information about Monarch Waystations and pollinator conservation \nThis will primarily be an outdoor event. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras and explore the gardens while monarchs and other pollinators are active.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/monarch-watch-fall-open-house/
LOCATION:Monarch Watch – Foley Hall\, 2021 Constant Avenue\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Watch":MAILTO:monarch@ku.edu
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SUMMARY:Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality workshop presented by Candy Thomas and Doug Peterson. This day-long event will focus on practical grazing strategies that improve soil health\, strengthen pasture productivity\, and protect water quality. Lunch will be provided. \nRegistration is requested by June 9. Please see the attached flyer for event details\, location information\, and RSVP instructions.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/grazing-management-for-soil-health-water-quality-3/
LOCATION:SAVE Farm\, 9680 N. 52nd Street\, Riley\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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SUMMARY:Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality workshop presented by Candy Thomas and Doug Peterson. This day-long event will focus on practical grazing strategies that improve soil health\, strengthen pasture productivity\, and protect water quality. Lunch will be provided. \nRegistration is requested by June 9. Please see the attached flyer for event details\, location information\, and RSVP instructions.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/grazing-management-for-soil-health-water-quality-2/
LOCATION:Red Rocks Ranch\, 4340 270th Rd\, Solider\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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SUMMARY:Grazing Management for soil Grazing Health & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality workshop presented by Candy Thomas and Doug Peterson. This day-long event will focus on practical grazing strategies that improve soil health\, strengthen pasture productivity\, and protect water quality. Lunch will be provided. \nRegistration is requested by June 9. Please see the attached flyer for event details\, location information\, and RSVP instructions.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/grazing-management-for-soil-grazing-health-water-quality/
LOCATION:Heritage Event Center\, 109 Delaware Street\, Leavenworth\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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SUMMARY:Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality workshop presented by Candy Thomas and Doug Peterson. This day-long event will focus on practical grazing strategies that improve soil health\, strengthen pasture productivity\, and protect water quality. Lunch will be provided. \nRegistration is requested by June 9. Please see the attached flyer for event details\, location information\, and RSVP instructions.
URL:https://kswraps.org/event/grazing-management-for-soil-health-water-quality/
LOCATION:Grace Community Church\, 310 E 8th Street\, Overbrook\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Kansas
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