Around this time of year, we get excited to highlight one of our awesome programs here at KCCG; The Leanna Flandermeyer Beanstalk Children’s Garden, more commonly called, the Beanstalk. This beautiful sensory garden is located at our headquarters in Swope Park and is a beloved fieldtrip destination for folks of all ages. We asked one […]
With summer right around the corner, we had a chat with our new Beanstalk Summer Assistant, Jeni Welsh and asked her to tell us a little about a magical field trip destination that we highly recommend! Here’s what she had to say: We’ll let you in on the best kept secret in Kansas City. Located […]
When Schoolyard Gardens first started in 2008, there were 20 schools listed in the program. Today, SYG has grown into a program that now provides low-cost seeds, plants and garden education to 210 schools! With this amazing growth, we are always looking for volunteers to help schools that might need some extra support. We […]
This story was contributed by Martha Walker, retired newspaper and United Press International wire service reporter who also worked 22 years in corporate communications and market research. What began as collaborative brainstorming between a Grandview High School teacher and a retired teacher who develops educational initiatives for Kansas City Community Gardens has introduced another generation […]
Nikki Schaper, Beanstalk Garden Assistant, contributed to this article. Even though the Beanstalk Garden is referred to as a “children’s” garden, anybody can come take a tour. This week, we had some special guests from The Groves retirement community take a tour of the garden. We also had a group of kindergartners scheduled to take […]
KCCG had the pleasure of hosing Brownie Girl Scout Troop #1565 for a tour at the Beanstalk Children’s Garden and the troop toured all 6 of our gardens. They got to taste things like blueberries, provider beans, stevia, Malabar spinach, and pineapple while touring the garden. When they contacted us about booking a tour, they […]
Last week Kansas City Community Gardens’ Beanstalk Children’s Garden opened for the season. In the first two weeks alone over 800 children have toured through the garden. Throughout the summer and early fall, over 4,000 children, teachers and parents will visit the garden, allowing children to become inspired to make healthy food choices as they […]
This week, KCCG welcomed Cassie Dolinar and her high school health classes from Grandview High School to help harvest veggies out of the Beanstalk Children’s Garden! The kids range in age from 9th-12th grade, and a lot of them are interested in or wanting to pursue a career in health. Over the two day harvest, 130 students […]
