Woodland Wildflower Walk4/23/2010 Join our two experts as they take you on a walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum to see the vast selection of native wildflowers in bloom. Ken O'Dell specializes in growing native woodland wildflowers and prairie plants and Lynda Ochs is an experienced instructor at JCCC --developing courses such as Environmental Science & Natural History of Kansas. Please wear sturdy shoes as the wood-chipped trails can be uneven and slippery depending on weather. FREE event, SPACE IS LIMITED. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteer coordinator@opkansas.org
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Woodland Wildflower Class & Wildflower Walk4/24/2010 Gain classroom instruction on how to identify the varieties of native woodland wildflowers in the Kansas area. You will then take a 2 hour woodland wildflower walk lead by our two native plant specialists. The specialists will identify the Arboretum's vast selection of native woodland wildflowers in bloom. Please wear sturdy shoes as you will be walking on wood-chipped trails that can be uneven and sometimes slippery. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds4/24/2010 Join our bird specialist as he takes you on a walk through the Arboretum sharing his wealth of knowledge about birds and how to identify them by their songs and calls. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Bird Walks are sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, 10143 Wornall Road (816-942-4887) and 7347 Quivera Road (913-962-0777). While the class is limited, space is limited. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Woodland Wildflower Walk4/27/2010 Join our two experts as they take you on a walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum to see the vast selection of native wildflowers in bloom. Ken O'Dell specializes in growing native woodland wildflowers and prairie plants and Lynda Ochs is an experienced instructor at JCCC --developing courses such as Environmental Science & Natural History of Kansas. Please wear sturdy shoes as the wood-chipped trails can be uneven and slippery depending on weather. FREE event, SPACE IS LIMITED. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteer coordinator@opkansas.org
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Aromatherapy: The Fragrance of Calm, Beauty and Health4/28/2010 What is Aromatherapy? This class will cover what it is and the basics of using scednt for balance. Don't miss this extraordinary topic. Lenora Wuattoux-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. Clsas will include herbal refreshments, recipes and handouts of the topics covered. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Make a FaerieTerrarium (Girls/Boys Age 5-10)5/1/2010 Enjoy this magical event--makining a Faerie Terrarium! You will learn what it's like to be a real Evf or Faerie! Adult Supervision Required. Call in your reservation" 913-685-3604 or e-mail : volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Plant Sale Preview- FOTA Members Only5/6/2010 All Friends of the Arboretum (FOTA) members are invited to the Plant Sale Preview! 4:00 to 7:00 PM
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Spring Plant Sale5/7/2010 - 5/8/2010 Come out to the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to buy your locally-grown annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, planters, hostas and selection of native plants!! RAIN OR SHINE! Look for the BIG TOP tent for the annual plant sale!
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Herbs with Lenora at Arboretum Spring Plant Sale5/7/2010 Learn with Lenora Wuattox-Ray as she talks about and demonstrates herbs during the Spring Plant Sale under the big tent. You won't want to miss this demonstration. Herbs available for purchase at plant sale. FREE demonstrations.
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Spring Plant Sale5/8/2010 Come out to the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to buy your locally-grown annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, planters, hostas and selection of native plants!! RAIN OR SHINE! Look for the BIG TOP tent for the annual plant sale!
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Iris Society Members at Cohen Iris Garden - Q & A5/8/2010 - 5/9/2010 Do you enjoy Iris Gardens? Come visit the Arboretum's NEW Cohen Iris Garden. Members from the Iris Society will be available to answer your Iris gardneing questions. Call 916-685-3604 for more information/times they will be available
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Friends of the Arboretum Board Meeting5/10/2010 Friends of the Arboretum, FOTA, Executive Committee Meeting. 4:00 PM. Open meeting. Visitors and volunteers encouraged to attend or contact 913-327-5771 with comments/suggestions
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Geocaching - the GeoArboretum Way5/17/2010 Come learn about Geocaching--the GeoArboretum way! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world bo adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate containers, called geocaches, hidden outdoors. Reservations required. Class limited to 20 adults. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mail: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds5/22/2010 Join our bird specialist as he takes you on a walk through the Arboretum sharing his wealth of knowledge about birds and how to identify them by their songs and calls. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Bird Walks are sponsored by by the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shops, 10143 Wornall Road (816-942-4887) and 7347 Quivera Road (913-962-0777). While this is FREE, the class is very limited. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas
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Good Food is a Blessing6/2/2010 Ever wondered about Vegan cooking? Here's your opportunity to learn from our expert Lenora Wuattoux-Ray as she shares her recipes, tips in vegan cooking. Class will include herbal refreshments, recipies and handouts of the topics covered. $20 per person. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Basic Photography for Kids6/5/2010 Children have a unique way of seeing the world. How better to capture that creativity than with a camera? This two-hour workshop will focus on activities that will teach them how to take an interesting photograph. We will practice techniques such as framing, composition, lighting, and camera angle. Any type of camera can be used in this class. Part 1 will be held in the classroom, the remainder of time spent photographing outdoors in the Arboretum. Class fee: $10 per person. Class geared for ages 9-12. Limited to 10 Children. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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A Day in the Life of An Urban Forester6/9/2010 As a forester you will learn about our urban forest, its benefits, the importance of a tree inventory, tree preservation and a number of other common questions and concerns. Class will end by taking a short walk through the wooded trails at the Arboretum. Reservations required by calling 913-685-3604 or e-mailing: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Basic Flower Photography6/12/2010 Flower photography at its finest! Everyone wants to take beautiful pictures when visiting the Arboretum or --simply in their own backyard. Carol Fowler, local photographer and FOTA committee member, will focus on teaching the basics of composition and lighting, as well as other techniquesto help you take interesting and beautiful flower photographs. This is a classroom session. Hands-on-classes will be held throghout the year to work on your techniques and skills. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Growing Peonies6/16/2010 Learn about Peonie growing from an expert! This class will cover types of peonies (hybrids, tree peonies and intersectional hybrids). In addition, types of flowers, bloom times, soil conditions and maintenance will be covered. Instructor: Ken O'Dell, a long-time Arboretum volunteer in the Hortiocultural Peony Society and The American Peony Socity. FREE. Please pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or emailing: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds6/26/2010 Join our bird specialist as he takes you on a walk through the Arboretum sharing his wealth of knowledge about birds and how to identify them by their songs and calls. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Bird Walks are sponsored by by the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shops, 10143 Wornall Road (816-942-4887) and 7347 Quivera Road (913-962-0777). While this is FREE, the class is very limited. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas
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Sounds of Summer - Outdoor Music Series7/1/2010 Enjoy early evening music at the beautiful Ampitheater at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Music for this evenings performance To Be Announed in early Summer.
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Herbs for Beautiful Skin/The Fountain of Youth7/7/2010 Learn to make bath oils and seaweed bath elixirs. These natural products will help to keep skin soft and flexilbe and re-mineralize the skin. You will learn to use herbs inside and out to help you with wrinkles, fine lines and aches and pains! You will learn how herbs can make you look and feel better. Please bring 2 glass jars with lids (either 2 oz or 4 oz in size) to hold the elixirs you make in class. Lenora Wuattoux-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 herbal refreshments, recipes and handouts of the topics covered. $20 per person. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Sounds of Summer - Outdoor Music Series7/8/2010 Enjoy early evening music at the beautiful Ampitheater at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Music for this evenings performance To Be Announced in early Summer.
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Sounds of Summer - Outdoor Music Series7/15/2010 Enjoy early evening music at the beautiful Ampitheater at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Music for this evenings performance To Be Announed in early Summer.
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Advanced Flower Photography7/17/2010 This class is deseignated for those who already have a basic understanding of SLR camera operation, exposure and basic composition. This class will explore creative techniques to help you take flower and garden photos that go beyond documentation. Carol Fowler, local photographer and chari of the FOTA Photography Committee, will cover "learning to see", creative abstracts, depth of field, fill-flash, macro photography and other topics. This is a classroom session. Hands-on classes are scheduled throughout the year to work on techniques and skills. Class Fee $10.00 per person. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Sounds of Summer - Outdoor Music Series7/22/2010 Enjoy early evening music at the beautiful Ampitheater at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Music for this evenings performance To Be Announed in early Summer.
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Geocaching--The GeoArboretum Way7/24/2010 Come learn about Geocaching--the GeoArboretum way! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world bo adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate containers, called geocaches, hidden outdoors. Reservations required. Class limited to 20 adults. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mail: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Sounds of Summer - Outdoor Music Series7/29/2010 MAMBO! Performing Latin jazz classics tonight 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Bring your picnic to the beautiful Amphitheater
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Open House On The Prairie8/21/2010 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 terrain is often uneven. Bottled water recommended. No accommodations for mobility challenged individuals will be available. Each tour group is limited to 12. Please call 913-685-3604 to reserve a time. Tours will start every twenty minutes beginning at 10:00 am. with the last group at 1:00 p.m. Adults only, please. This event is FREE. Parking will be at the Prairie "Old Home Site Entrance Gate," 0.8 miles south of 179th on the west wide of Antioch Road. Follow signs at gate entrance.
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Attracting & Nurturing Butterflies in Your Garden8/28/2010 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
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Herbs- The Harvest..Medicinal, Culinary, Aromatherapy9/1/2010 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 herbal refreshments and recipes. $20 per person. Pre-reserve by calling 913-685-3604 or e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Tai Chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level 9/8/2010 Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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New Volunteer Orientation9/11/2010 Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The Arboretum is a great place for people to get back in touch with nature, admire the beauty of numerous flower and water gardens and become a part of a wonderful volunteer experience. Volunteer Orientation informs you about opportunities such as: gardening, greeters, prairie restoration, greenhouse operations, wedding, photography, birds, special events and plant sales! Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mail: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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OP Council President's Green Space Golf Tournament9/24/2010 This annual event is always a great day of golf and camaraderie for Overland Park's business leaders, city staff and elected officials! All proceeds and benefits go directly to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Day begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Format is 18-hole, 4-person team scramble. Package gifts for all players, lunch buffet and awards. For registration, click on link to right.
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Arts-4-Kids10/2/2010 Round up your kids and come out to the Arboretum for a full day of fun. Featured events include arts and crafts using garden and woodlands items...hedge apple games, sidewalk art, face painting, story tellers, puppets, hay wagon rides, hot dogs, drinks... and much much more!
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Arts-4-Kids10/3/2010 Round up your kids and come out to the Arboretum for a full day of fun. Featured events include arts and crafts using garden and woodlands items...hedge apple games, sidewalk art, face painting, story tellers, puppets, hay wagon rides, hot dogs, drinks... and much much more!
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Tai chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level10/6/2010 Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Tai Chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level10/13/2010 Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Hands on flower Photography - Session 310/23/2010 Want to improve your camera skills shooting beautiful flowers or floral scenes AND enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum? The Friends of the Arboretum Photography Committee will provide group and individual instruction on Flower photography. This is the first of three seasonal sessions. Bring your camera (film or digital and camera manual), lenses, tripod, memory cards, spare batteries and knee-pads (if desired). Enrollment limited to 8 individuals/sesion. Dress for the outdoors. Register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds10/30/2010 Join our bird specialist as he takes you on a walk through the Arboretum sharing his wealth of knowledge about birds and how to identify them by their songs and calls. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Bird Walks are sponsored by by the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shops, 10143 Wornall Road (816-942-4887) and 7347 Quivera Road (913-962-0777). While this is FREE, the class is very limited. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas
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Holiday Luminary Walk11/26/2010 Picture this! A mile of Candlelit Trails, Holiday Music Galore, Lighted Displays, Refreshments and Santa Claus! Bring family, friends to enjoy this special tradition in Kansas City!
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Holiday Luminary Walk11/27/2010 Picture this! A mile of Candlelit Trails, Holiday Music Galore, Lighted Displays, Refreshments and Santa Claus! Bring family, friends to enjoy this special tradition in Kansas City!
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Holiday Luminary Walk12/3/2010 Picture this! A mile of Candlelit Trails, Holiday Music Galore, Lighted Displays, Refreshments and Santa Claus! Bring family, friends to enjoy this special tradition in Kansas City!
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Holiday Luminary Walk12/4/2010 Picture this! A mile of Candlelit Trails, Holiday Music Galore, Lighted Displays, Refreshments and Santa Claus! Bring family, friends to enjoy this special tradition in Kansas City!
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