Discover Nature Events

Walk-in (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This volunteer naturalist led story program is ideal for preschool - kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required (adults) Nature Printing is the art of recreating images of found objects from nature. Little has changed from ancient times. This process has been practiced as an art, a craft and an aid to scientific study. Participants will learn about the history and techniques of nature printing while creating a wearable work of art using leaves, textile inks and recycled fabrics. We will also experiment using the etching press to create a one-of-a-kind nature art image on paper called a monoprint. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Come use your imagination to create artwork using a canvas and woodworking scraps. Maybe you see a small mouse curled in a cozy nest in that pile of wood shavings. Or maybe you see a fox pouncing through tall grasses in that kindling. Let your imagination free during this hands-on class.

Samples created by our guest artist, Kathy Schweer, who was recently a featured artist in our lobby gallery, will be available to give your imagination a jump start.

Only registered participants may attend the program.

Walk-in (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This volunteer naturalist led story program is ideal for preschool - kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required (adults) Nature Printing is the art of recreating images of found objects from nature. Little has changed from ancient times. This process has been practiced as an art, a craft and an aid to scientific study. Participants will learn about the history and techniques of nature printing while creating a wearable work of art using leaves, textile inks and recycled fabrics. We will also experiment using the etching press to create a one-of-a-kind nature art image on paper called a monoprint. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required (adults) Nature Printing is the art of recreating images of found objects from nature. Little has changed from ancient times. This process has been practiced as an art, a craft and an aid to scientific study. Participants will learn about the history and techniques of nature printing while creating a wearable work of art using leaves, textile inks and recycled fabrics. We will also experiment using the etching press to create a one-of-a-kind nature art image on paper called a monoprint. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Celebrate Father’s Day early at our delightful tea party! Enjoy an enchanting afternoon filled with aromatic teas brewed from native plants, accompanied by treats crafted from garden-fresh ingredients. Embark on a flower-themed scavenger hunt through our gardens, creating cherished memories with your little one amidst nature's beauty. Enroll both dad and child(ren) for an unforgettable bonding experience!

Beat the heat this summer and go on a morning hike at Claire Gempp Davidson Conservation Area. We will explore the history and emerging wildlife this unique area has to offer.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/get-involved (ages 15+) Bioswales and rain gardens are great ways to catch excess storm water and pollutants from entering our waterways. Learn about the biodiversity of plants in the bioswales and which plants can be incorporated into a home rain garden. All experience levels are welcome. Enjoy a naturalist-led garden tour following the end of the session. Contact cydney@deeprootskc.org for more information.

Join a naturalist to explore the differences between common frogs and toads in our area. We will also get a chance to meet Powder Valley's frogs and toads.