UPCOMING EVENTS

Times and dates are subject to change, for a complete list of upcoming classes and the most up-to-date educational listings, please check powellgardens.org/calendar. For all educational classes, members must register due to capacity limits. Please heed the special member pricing associated with each class.

Gardening 101: Soil Health

May 6, 2023 | 10-11 a.m.

$15 | 10% less for members

Join Assistant Director of Horticulture Phil Bishop for a class featuring soil health and its impact on your home gardening.

Native Prairie Series 2023: Part 1

May 6, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

$50 members and non-members

Learn more about a fundamental ecosystem of the Midwest Spirit of Place during the Native Prairie Series hosted by Powell Gardens in 2023. This three-part series will include two field courses in remnant prairies communities led by Conservationist, Julie Copley, and one presentation by Carol Davit of Missouri Prairie Foundation. Field course topics include plant identification, stewardship, and natural history perspectives.

Field classes will be held outside on the prairie, anticipate some uneven walking surfaces while exploring the splendor of the prairie. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, hats, and bug spray, and bring water.

Ona’s Prairie, located in Southwest Pettis County, MO, is a 40-acre tallgrass prairie supporting a diversity of plant and animal species. Positioned within a Conservation Opportunity Area, Ona’s Prairie is a living representative of a pre-settlement landscape in North America. Learn more about this diverse prairie and enjoy the spring blooms on the prairie.

Second Saturday May 13, 2023 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Add-on prices for specific activities may apply. Powell Gardens is open late! Take advantage of extended hours with daytime options like a champagne tea, educational class, and a stroll through the Midwestern landscape. Stay for an evening of music and complimentary beverage tastings! More information can be found online at powellgardens.org/calendar

Artful Gardens: Painted Garden

Join Archivist and Librarian, Savannah Lore for our quarterly book club. For this edition, we will read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Snacks and drinks included with your ticket.

Fortopia Member Preview

May 24, 2023 | 5-8 p.m.

Members receive complimentary admission for as many as their membership allows. Enjoy a sneak peek at the second annual Fortopia exhibition! Featuring new and returning forts, tap into outdoor discovery and the power of play with the whole family.

Fortopia Public Opening

May 25, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Tap into outdoor discovery with the whole family featuring community-designed forts that explore the power of play.

Gardening 101

June 3, 2023 | 1- 2 p.m.

$15 | 10% less for members

A great introduction for beginning gardeners, Gardening 101 classes at Powell Gardens are a must-add to your visit. Subscribe to our email list and stay tuned for this month’s topic!

Dog Days

May 21, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 18, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 16, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

August 20, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level.

Bring your dog(s) for a stroll through Powell Gardens! Enjoy seasonal blooms and sunshine with your furry friend(s). Dogs must have current vaccinations and remain on a leash at all times. Retractable leashes are not allowed. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pooch.

May 13, 2023 | 3-5 p.m.

$50 | 10% less for members

Artful Gardens is where art and plants meet! Join Donna Houtteman with Arts Block KC for a lively conversation about artwork that features gardens as the subject matter. Which came first, art or the garden? This two-hour program includes two alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to enjoy during the presentation. Attendees will also be treated to a guided tour of the Conservatory which features artist Rachel Hayes to conclude the class.

Book Club: The Language of Flowers

May 20, 2023 | 10-11 a.m.

$15 | 10% less for members

Work & Learn

June 8, 2023 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

$40

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on lesson at Powell Gardens! Learn a new skill and contribute to our Midwestern landscape alongside our horticulture staff. Subscribe to our email list and stay tuned for this month’s topic!

Second Saturday June 10, 2023 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Powell Gardens is open late! Take advantage of extended hours with daytime options like a champagne tea, educational class, and a stroll through the Midwestern landscape. Stay for an evening of music and complimentary beverage tastings! More information can be found online at powellgardens.org/calendar

Summer Kick-Off Scouts Weekend

June 10-11, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free with admission

Join Powell Gardens to kick off our summer season! The weekend will include a variety of activity stations to help scouts of all ages work on (but not complete) a variety of badges. Be sure to check out the 2023 Fortopia exhibition while you are here as well!

E. Fay Jones & the Midwest Spirit of Place

June 15, 2023 | 7-8:30 p.m.

$50 for members and non-members

Join architects Walter Jennings and Lori Yazwinski from Jennings + Santa Rita Architects for an evening discussing E. Fay Jones’ architectural impact on Powell Gardens. After the discussion, we invite you to explore the Miller Hammond Chapel Study with beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Then, head out to the Meadow Pavilion to catch the best sunset in Kansas City!

Lunchtime Lecture

June 17, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

$50 | 10% less for members

Interested in learning about new topics with a horticulture focus? Then Lunchtime Lectures are for you! Subscribe to our email list and stay tuned for this month’s topic.

Garden to Glass: Prickly Pear Cocktail

June 24, 2023 | 3-4 p.m.

$30 |10% less for members

Join Education Manager, Caitlin Eckard, to learn about foraging for prickly pears and shake up a Prickly Pear Mojito! Attendees will enjoy two cocktails and a snack, then take home a Powell Gardens branded glass.

Desert Days of extended hours with daytime options like a champagne tea, educational class, and a stroll through the Midwestern landscape. Stay for an evening of music and complimentary beverage tastings! More information can be found online at powellgardens.org/calendar

June 24-25, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Explore creative summer displays of cacti and succulents, including an agave display, succulent walls, and more.

Horticulture Happy Hour: Seasonal Foraging

July 8, 2023 | 4-5 p.m.

$25 | 10% less for members

Join Lead Horticulturist Lydia Brawner to learn about summer foraging! Attendees will enjoy two alcoholic beverages and learn more about summer foraging. A copy of Powell Gardens’ Midwest Foraging Exhibition booklet is also included in the class price.

Native Prairie Series 2023: Part 2

July 9, 2023 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.

$50 members and non-members

Did you know Powell Gardens supports one of just three publicly accessible remnant prairies on the Missouri side of the KC Metro? Learn more about the remnant prairies at Powell Gardens, including a dry prairie which supports Missouri’s only native cactus species!

Garden to Glass: Tom Collins Edition

July 15, 2023 | 3-4 p.m.

$30 | 10% less for members

Join Education Manager, Caitlin Eckard, to learn about the delicious gin cocktail, the Tom Collins. Attendees will learn about the history of the drink, as well as shake up their own cocktail. You can expect two cocktails, a snack, and a goodie bag with a Powell Gardens branded glass. Be sure to sign up early as these classes tend to sell out fast!

Festival of Butterflies Member Preview

July 19, 2023 | 5-8 p.m.

Complimentary admission for members for as many as their membership level allows.

Love Festival of Butterflies and members-only access? Then the Festival of Butterflies Member Preview is for you. Bask in the summer evening and experience the world of pollinators.

Festival of Butterflies Public Opening

July 20-August 6, 2023 | 9 a.m-5 p.m.

Festival admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. This family-favorite experience invites you to discover the world of pollinators. Explore the summer season at Powell Gardens!

Lunchtime Lecture for this month’s topic.

Artful Gardens: Pollinators in Art

July 23, 2023 | 3-5 p.m.

$50 | 10% less for members

Artful Gardens, where art and plants meet! Join Donna Houtteman with Arts Block KC for a lively conversation about artwork that features gardens as the subject matter. Which came first, art or the garden? This two-hour program includes two alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to enjoy during the presentation.

Book Club: Butterfly People

July 29, 2023 | 10-11 a.m.

$15 | 10% less for members

Join librarian and archivist Savannah Lore for our quarterly book club. For this edition, we will be reading Butterfly People by William Leach. Snacks and drinks are included.

Second Saturday

August 12, 2023 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Powell Gardens is open late! Take advantage of extended hours with daytime options like a champagne tea, educational class, and a stroll through the Midwestern landscape. Stay for an evening of music and complimentary beverage tastings! More information can be found online at powellgardens.org/calendar

Waterlily Wonders

August 12-13, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Enjoy displays featuring Powell Gardens’ certified aquatic collection.

Second Saturday

July 8, 2023 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

General admission | Complimentary admission for members based on membership level. Powell Gardens is open late! Take advantage

July 22, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

$50 | 10% less for members

Interested in learning about new topics with a horticulture focus? Then Lunchtime Lectures are for you! Subscribe to our email list and stay tuned

AT POWELL GARDENS we believe developing an appreciation for plants is a lifelong process. We invite you to attend one of our adult programs to deepen your affection for the natural world, learn a new skill, or enjoy a unique activity with a friend. Weekend, evening, and weekday classes and programs are offered year-round. Check our online calendar at powellgardens.org/ calendar for the latest listings and updates. Want to make sure you never miss a class update from Powell Gardens? Sign up for our email list! Visit powellgardens.org/about/ contact-us to add your contact information. Already receiving emails from Powell Gardens? No need to update. Happy learning!