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Monarch Butterfly Social & Release Presenter: Eric Perrette, senior gardener and butterfly expert at Powell Gardens Friday July 26 | 5-7 p.m. Release and Short Presentation at 6 p.m. Join us for a truly unique happy hour featuring a live…
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SAGES: Water Gardening 101 Instructor: Deb Spencer Thursday, July 18 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 (Members receive 10% off) includes a box lunch Deb Spencer, co-owner of Water’s Edge, a regional resource for all things water gardening, will present an…
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Work and Learn: Powell Gardens Iris Collection Instructors: Travis Freeman, Matt Hockaday, McKenna Bowman, Powell Gardens Horticulturalists Thursday, July 11 | 9 a.m.-noon Did you know that the iris is the official flower of Kansas City and that Powell Gardens…
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Please join us for an open house to learn more about our new EmployAbilities program. EmployAbilities is an 8-week training program designed to provide young job seekers living with a developmental disability an opportunity to refine their job seeking…
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Lenexa was hailed as the Spinach Capital of the World during the 1930s. Each year, we celebrate that part of our history with the annual Spinach Festival, a fun, family-oriented event that draws thousands of visitors from all over the…
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Species Spotlight: Pond Eco Systems Saturday, June 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a Powell Gardens docent for a family-friendly walk to our education pond. After investigating the unique features of the pond, families will use watercolors to paint pictures. This experience…
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Members-Only LEGO® Brick Build Demonstration Saturday, June 8 | 1-4 p.m. See a Master Builder in action and ask questions as they create a masterpiece made completely of LEGO® Bricks during this members-only event! Drop into the Visitor Center for…
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Species Spotlight: Wonderful Water Lotus Saturday, June 8 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a Powell Gardens docent for a family-friendly walk to our lotus pond. After investigating the unique features of the water lotus, families will use watercolors to paint pictures…
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Seasons for the Soul: Sequence of Spring Sunday, June 2 | 2-3 p.m. Discover the order of natural events above and below the soil (as the buds burst and roots grow) and how lifeforms support each other in a seasonal…
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Meet the Artists Opening Reception Sunday, June 2 | 2-4 p.m. Join artists Barbara Neth and Ellie Behrmann in the Grand Hall of the Visitor Center for cookies and lemonade to celebrate their artwork. Color, light, and reflection are key…
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