Do you feel that in the air? Spring is on the way. And that means Habitat Garden Tours is around the corner.
As before, our 2025 tours will take place on Second Saturdays but with longer hours and an updated format to help visitors be not only be inspired but also empowered to take meaningful action.
Our motto for the year is: Do Try This at Home. And to make this even easier, we’re excited to announce that a nearby native plant sale has been scheduled for each month’s tour. So you can find the plants you’ve just seen and grow them for yourself. (Do try this at home!)
Save the Dates (all Second Saturdays):
- April 12
- Spring Preview Tour 9:00-2:00
- Native Plant Sale 10:00-2:00 Prairie Village Municipal Offices
- May 10
- Troostwood Tour 9:00-2:00
- Native Plant Sale 10:00-2:00 Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
- June 14
- Waldo Tour 9:00-2:00
- Native Plant Sale 10:00-2:00 Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
- September 13
- Prairie Village Tour 9:00-2:00
- Native Plant Sale 10:00-2:00 Prairie Village Municipal Offices
What can you do now?
If you subscribed or registered last year, you’re already on the mailing list and will receive information to register for this year’s tours. If you’re unsure or attended with a friend or family member, go ahead and sign up to make sure you get the information directly.
If you have a background in gardening, native plants, birds or butterflies, that is wonderful. (Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners: Please tap your networks.) But most of our volunteer positions require only a smiling face and welcoming spirit. We have opportunities available at both Habitat Garden and the Native Plant Sales.
Special bonus!We invite volunteers to a private preview of that month’s gardens on the Saturday before each tour. Meet the garden hosts and learn more about the gardens. These are not mandatory, but an opportunity to enjoy a lovely small-group experience and very enjoyable perk.
That’s it for now — updates to come as the weather warms. Looking forward to seeing you in the garden!
Fill out the form to join the mailing list. And keep scrolling to see the 2025 schedule so you can save the dates!
HABITAT GARDEN TOURS &NATIVE PLANT SALES
2025 Dates, Times & Locations
April 12 (Second Saturday)
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Spring Preview (subscribe for locations TBA)
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Prairie Village Municipal Offices
7700 Mission Rd, Prairie Village
May 10 (Second Saturday)
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Troostwood – Would You? (subscribe for locations TBA)
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
4750 Troost Ave, KCMO
June 14 (Second Saturday)
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Waldo Wildflower Walk (subscribe for locations TBA)
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
4750 Troost Ave, KCMO
September 13 (Second Saturday)
Garden Tour: 9:00am-2:00pm
Put the Prairie Back in Prairie Village (subscribe for locations TBA)
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Prairie Village Municipal Offices
7700 Mission Rd, Prairie Village
What is a Habitat Garden?
A garden of native plants that provide sustenance and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.
Habitat Garden Tours
Experience a diverse range of native plant gardens grown by Kansas City area residents. Meet other native gardeners and wildlife supporters and find inspiration and information to grow your own habitat garden.
Native Plant Sales
Inspired by the gardens you visited? Find the same plants at our native plant sales and grow your own habitat garden. Do try this at home!