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  • 05/03/2013 - 05/19/2013

    Container Gardening Exhibit

    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • Daily - During Arboretum Hours
    • FREE. Admission applies to non-members.

    Enjoy a variety of unique containers on display throughout the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Local Volunteers & Garden Clubs participating. Come to the Arboretum and cast your vote!

  • 05/14/2013 - 06/18/2013

    T'ai Chi Chih at the Arboretum

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • Six Week Series, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning May 14
    • $48.00 for 6 week series. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members. No refunds -missed class

    T'ai Chi Chih is Joy thru Movement! Combining T'ai Chi Chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow the class participant to feel more connected to earth, to your own essence and to others around you. These outdoor classes at the water's edge are very peaceful. This series teaches all 19 movements.

  • 05/25/2013

    Bird Walk - Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 8:00 a.m.
    • Free. Admission fee applies to non-members.

    Join Mike Stokes, a true nature enthusiast who has been an active member of the Burroughs Audubon Society, Squaw Creek Leadership team and the Kansas Rare Birds Committee. Dress appropriately for this bird walk. Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Registration required.

  • 06/01/2013

    Geo-Arboretum

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members. Ro refunds for missed classes.

    Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a hand-held GPS device. Come learn about this exciting activity and the Arboretum''s own version, Geo-Arboretum. Minimum age 18 (or 12 with adult presence).

  • 06/04/2013

    Geo-Kids

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Arboretum fee applies to non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

    Ready to treasure hunt at the Arboretum? Geo-Kids, for kids ages 7-12, is a fun-filled class that shows kids how to use a compass, with a brief introduction to GPS devices and geo-caching. This is followed by a real treasure hunt using compasses and clues.

  • 06/09/2013 - 06/30/2013

    Kickin Back in an Adirondack

    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • Exhibit Ongoing June 9-30
    • FREE. Arboretum admission applies to non-members.

    Twenty-five hand-crafted adirondack chairs painted by local artists will be on display. Chairs will be auctioned off via online auction in June. Proceeds to fund Friends of the Arboretum''''''''''''''''s Education Committee.

  • 06/15/2013

    BioBlitz

    Scientists, teachers, students and the public will gather at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for a day of science, education, community and fun. Registration information and details to be announced.

  • 06/22/2013

    Stems: A Garden Soiree

    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013

    More information on this popular "Party of the Summer" to be announced.

  • 06/25/2013

    Geo-Kids

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Arboretum admission applies to non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

    Ready to treasure hunt at the Arboretum? Geo-Kids, for kids ages 7-12, is a fun-filled class that shows kids how to use a compass, with a brief introduction to GPS devices and geo-caching. This is followed by a real treasure hunt using compasses and clues.

  • 07/09/2013

    Geo-Kids

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

    Ready to treasure hunt at the Arboretum? Geo-Kids, for kids ages 7-12, is a fun-filled class that shows kids how to use a compass, with a brief introduction to GPS devices and geo-caching. This is followed by a real treasure hunt using compasses and clues.

  • 07/13/2013

    Geo-Arboretum

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members.

    Come learn about geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a hand-held global positioning system (GPS device). Idea is to locate containers, called geocaches, hidden outdoors, by means of latitude and longitude coordinates.

  • 08/15/2013

    Wine Tasting on the Terrace

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • $25.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members. No refund for missed event.

    Experience the basic steps in tasting wines: color, swirl, smell, taste and savor. Registration required. More details to be announced!

  • 08/17/2013

    New Volunteer Orientation

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • FREE. Admission does not apply to volunteer registrants.

    Find out about volunteer opportunities, gardening, greeting, prairie restoration, greenhouse operations, weddings, photography, birds and special events, among others! For additional questions, contact Phyllis Merrick, Volunteer Coordinator, at 913-685-3604.

  • 09/07/2013

    Geo-Arboretum

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Admission fee applies to non-members.

    Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a hand-held GPS device. Come learn about this exciting activity and the Arboretum''''s own version, Geo-Arboretum. Minimum age 18 (or 12 with adult presence).

  • 09/08/2013

    Grandparents Day Concert

    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • TBA

    Special concert celebrating Grandparent's Day. Details TBA.

  • 09/12/2013 - 09/14/2013

    Fall Plant Sale

    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013

    Fall Plant Sale! Details to be announced!

  • 09/19/2013

    Wine Tasting on the Terrace

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • $25.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members. No refunds for missed event

    Experience the basic steps in tasting wines: color, swirl, smell, taste and savor. Registration required. More details to come!

  • 10/03/2013

    Fall Sketch Crawl

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • FREE. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members.

    Bring your own art supplies (pencils, pen, ink, markers, colored pencils, crayons, watercolor paints and paper) and enjoy a morning creating art in the many lovely gardens at the Arboretum. More info...contact volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org

  • 10/06/2013

    Nature Crafts for Kids

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • Noon to 4:00 p.m.
    • Free. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members.

    Come out to the Leatherwood Depot at the Arboretum and participate in nature crafts and more! Details to be announced.

  • 10/11/2013

    Night at the Arboretum

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    • Free. Registration necessary.

    Enjoy two hours of viewing the stars and take a guided walk to learn about nocturnal creatures.

  • 10/12/2013

    Hands on Flower Photography

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.
    • $25.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies for non-members

    Class focused on hands-on-photography instruction outside, with members of the Arboretum''s Photo Committee. Bring your camera, lenses, tripod, memory cards, batteries, card reader. Short lunch break after outdoor session. Photo reviews after lunch.

  • 10/15/2013 - 10/31/2013

    Flying Brooms Exhibit

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • Daily
    • Free. Admission fee applies to non-members. No registration necessary.

    Come out and view the exciting display of "Flying Broomsticks". More information to be announced.

  • 10/17/2013

    Holiday Tablescapes

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Admission fee applies to non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

    Brenda Fishbern, owner of Picture Perfect Interiors, will be presenting several holiday tablescapes as well as other decorating ideas.

  • 10/19/2013

    Holiday Tablescapes

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Admission fee applies to non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

    Brenda Fishbern, owner of Picture Perfect Interiors, will be presenting several holiday tablescapes as well as other decorating ideas.

  • 11/16/2013

    Dips Dunks and Spreads

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • $5.00 per person. Arboretum admission fee applies to non-members. No refunds for missed classes.

    Looking for a few new food ideas for the holidays? This may be just the program for you! Donna Cook, owner of Rabbit Creek Foods, will demonstrate hot to enhance appetizers, create spreads for entrees and how to top off a good dessert. Tasting included.

  • 11/29/2013 - 11/30/2013

    Holiday Luminary Walk

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • $7.00 per person. Under 5 years old, free.

    A tradition in Kansas City, A mile of Candlelit Trails, Holiday Music Galore, Lighted Displays, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Refreshments and Santa Claus! Bring family, friends and enjoy!

  • 12/06/2013 - 12/07/2013

    Holiday Luminary Walk

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    • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    • 8909 W. 179th Street
    • Overland Park, KS 66013
    • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • $7.00 per person. Under 5 years old, free.

    A tradition in Kansas City, A mile of Candlelit Trails, Holiday Music Galore, Lighted Displays, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Refreshments and Santa Claus! Bring family, friends and enjoy!

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