Support and enjoy the Arboretum
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 selected by KC Parent Magazine as a Family-Friendly Grand Prize winner in the magazine's 2008 Family Favorites poll. Results were tabulated from more than 300 ballots.
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Featured Event
2/4/2012 Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. This hidden jewel at 179th and Antioch 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 opportunities include: gardening, greeters, prairie restoration, greenhouse operations, weddings, photography, birds special events and plant sales. Register o
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2/6/2012 Friends of the Arboretum Executive Committee meeting. Open to the public.
2/8/2012 The Native American flute is a very inventive, simplistic and meditative sound. It is very easy to play--much easier than traditional Western instrument. Many find it earthy and grounding. This class is facilitated by a music therapist. No prior musical training needed. Register for classes online. www.opabg.org click on 2012 classes. No refunds for missed classes.
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