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RSVP for the Kansas City WildLands 2026 Spring Conservation Crawl! HTA logoSpend time with Kansas City's most biodiverse natural spaces and learn about nature! Participants will be guided alongside conservation professionals to experience our remnant native ecosystems through presentations, hiking, nature walks, and/or hands-on experiences depending on the event. This work helps to preserve and restore the health and resilience of our public lands. Kansas City WildLands is a team of Bridging The Gap. No experience necessary!
Event Details
Join KC WildLands at Maple Woods Natural Area and greet the spring! We’ll train volunteers to conduct some biodiversity surveys, remove invasive shrub honeysuckle, and finish up with social time at nearby Origin Coi Nguon, a locally-owned Vietnamese coffee house.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Maple Woods Natural area
Meeting Address: 2603 NE 76th St, Gladstone, MO 64119
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kUGotxAnmT4nD22s6
Parking: There is a parking lot at the entrance to the area on NE 76th. If needed, we will designate overflow parking on a nearby street.
What to Bring:
A water bottle full of water
Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required
Bug spray and sunscreen
Layers of clothing and a hat are also recommended
Participant Qualifications:
You must register online in advance for this workday.
You must sign a liability waiver. If 18 or over, you will electronically review and sign during registration. If under 18, you must bring a hardcopy of the waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Click here for a printable waiver if you are under 18.
Minimum ages: Individuals aged 11-14 years old must volunteer with engaged adult supervision, 15 or older may volunteer independently. All groups with youth aged 11-17 must have adult supervision.
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Event Venue
Maple Woods Natural Area, Independence, Missouri, United States
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