Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center

               

Located in Kauffman Legacy Park, near the Plaza, the Discovery Center connects the urban city to the natural world.  
They offer hands-on workshops for students during the week and families on the weekends:

Nature's Bounty - Learn ethics of hunting, fishing and harvesting wild edibles.
Nature's Garden - Use native plants for landscaping.
Exploring the Outdoors - Learn skills to enjoy hiking, birding and camping.
Nature's Palette - Explore and express appreciation of nature through the visual arts.
Woodworking for Wildlife - Learn habitat requirements for wildlife and build nest boxes and feeders.
Nature's Aquarium - Study watershed models and perform water quality investigations.

You can also take a stroll outside through lovely native plants and trees, watch the birds, have a picnic,
and admire the fish and frogs in the pond.

                            

  "They said the tree cookie wasn't actually to eat, but I still tried."    


The center utilizes green design including salvaged lumber and masonry from demolished Kansas City buildings.
Alternative and renewable energy sources include geothermal heat pump, plus active and passive solar features.  
They clean wastewater on-site and use environmentally-friendly and recycled building materials as well.

And, it's FREE!!      
 
Discovery Center Website   

  

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