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      • Herb Plants
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      • Unique & Fun Seeds
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    • Sweet Potatoes
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July 6, 2022  |  By Crystal Fritz  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

School Spotlight – Washington High School

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This week’s school spotlight is  Washington High School in KCK.  Partnering with Schoolyard Gardens since 2015, Washington High School’s Wildcat Outdoor Learning Lab and Community Garden turned an old tennis court into an outdoor classroom where students are encouraged to study or just take a break and enjoy nature. Science teacher Karen Rogers leads the […]

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August 30, 2021  |  By Claire Sinovic  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

Orchard Tips from the Giving Grove

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For this week’s post, we welcome Giving Grove staff, Carter and Mary Jane, for a Q&A on all things orchards! The Giving Grove of KCCG supports over 200 community orchards across the Kansas City metro area. These little orchards have a big impact in creating a perennial food system in welcoming green spaces, empowering local […]

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April 12, 2021  |  By Claire Sinovic  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

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Having a garden or orchard at your school means that you’re already a wonderful steward of the earth. Take a minute to give yourself a pat on the back, because you celebrate Earth Day every day! In honor of the official Earth Day, we are taking a break from our Get Growing blog series to […]

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December 31, 2020  |  By Rob Shoffner  |  In What's Growing At KCCG

2020 Giving Grove Spotlight – 200 Orchards Milestone

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December 15, 2020  |  By Rob Shoffner  |  In What's Growing At KCCG

KCCG Programs Fulfill Mission Despite Challenging Year

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April 10, 2020  |  By Hannah Ebling-Artz  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

Giving Grove Curriculum

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In this time of physical distancing, we hope you’ve found ways to enjoy some fresh air outside. Maybe you’ve gone for a walk, done a spring scavenger hunt or even planted a garden. For those of you working hard to teach distance learning as well as those of you supporting your kids as they adapt […]

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January 21, 2020  |  By Lauren Weinberg, AmeriCorps Service Member  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

Here We Come A-wassailing

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Join The Giving Grove and Kansas City Community Gardens for their second annual Wassailing Celebration on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4:30 PM – 6 PM. The celebration will be held at a partnering community orchard located at Cross-Lines in KCK (646 S. 7th St Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66105). Parking is available in the […]

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January 2, 2019  |  By Rob Reiman  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

Giving Grove to Fund New School Orchards with EPA Grant

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  The Giving Grove is a program of Kansas City Community Gardens that helps communities set up and sustain edible tree gardens. The goal is to provide access to nutrient dense calories, create an area where communities can gather, and farm carbon to improve our environment. The Giving Grove also aims to connect people with […]

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Stony Point South accepts their prize at the KC Healthy Kids summit last month!
March 6, 2017  |  By Hannah Ebling-Artz  |  In Schoolyard Gardens

Students Advocate for Healthier Communities at KC Healthy Kids Summit

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On March 2, Kansas City Community Gardens’ partner KC Healthy Kids held their first annual Kids Summit. The Kids Summit hosted over 200 students from schools throughout the metro, and was part competition and part conference for 3rd through 8th graders who participated in the KC Healthy Kids I Am Here youth photo contest.  For the […]

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Kansas City Community Gardens

6917 Kensington | Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone: 816.931.3877
Email: contact{at}kccg.org
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Office Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Beanstalk Children's Garden - Open on Saturdays 9am-12pm except Labor Day Weekend (Sept 3rd)

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