Bridging The Gap

Get outside and make a difference for your local ecosystems! Join our KC WildLands team this Thursday in destroying invasive bush honeysuckle that threatens one of our favorite areas, Bluebell Valley 💙 RSVP for the volunteer opportunity at bridgingthegap.org/volunteer

Join our KC WildLands team at the Overland Park Arboretum to ✨ slay some honeysuckle ✨ and restore their natural areas! Prop tip: volunteers get free entry at the Arboretum during the workday! Interested? RSVP for either opportunity at bridgingthegap.org/volunteer

Linda Lehrbaum, who managed Bridging The Gap’s Kansas City WildLands program for more than 20 years, is being honored by the Natural Areas Association with the Carl N. Becker Stewardship Award. Learn more about Linda's work by visiting our blog!

Heads up! Due to forecasted high temps, we're anticipating all 3 KCMO Community Recycling Centers will close early today (7/31) and tomorrow (8/1) to keep staff, volunteers, and patrons safe from extreme heat conditions. We recommend visiting the centers in the morning.

Choose your (HTA) character 🌳

Plastic Free July has already started, but it's never too late to reuse or refuse plastic! Want some tips to find out how you can reduce plastic waste? The good news is, anyone can get involved! Take the challenge and learn more at plasticfreejuly.org

Happy 4th of July from your pals at BTG! Reminder our recycling centers are closed today. Please be safe and have a great holiday!

Quick reminder - our recycling centers will be closed on July 4th! 🎆 Have a wonderful holiday, be safe, and waste less with tips!

JOCO Residents planning a rain garden or native plant garden can qualify for this reimbursement program! Visit containtherainjoco.com to learn more about how you can incorporate storm-water management practices on your property and see if you qualify.

This April 22, celebrate Earth Day by donating $22! Every dollar stays local and supports our work to create a more sustainable, healthier region for all 🙌 Go to bridgingthegap.org/donate to support BTG this Earth Day!

Volunteer opportunities this week! Visit bridgingthegap.org/volunteer to sing up!

Volunteers are still needed for the West Bottoms Neighborhood cleanup! You an sign up here ow.ly/GKMQ50Renj6

Come visit us tomorrow at the Healthy Yard's Expo! You can find us at our booth and we will also be doing a rain barrel presentation at 9:15am. Anyone who attends the presentation will be entered to win their own rain barrel! Visit jocogov.org for more info.

More native plant sales for April! Be sure to check your local listings for more. 🦋

Come out to @Restless_distilling April 16th for Trivia Night! It'll be a fun night and all of the cover charges will benefit the work here at BTG!

Let's celebrate together! We have so many exciting ways you can get involved this month 🙌 Check out bridgingthegap.org/volunteer to sign up!

The City Nature Challenge is coming up and KC WildLands will be hosting a hike that you can participate in! bridgingthegap.org/volunteer/ 🦋 Be sure to download the iNaturalist app, and check out CityNatureChallenge.org to learn more.

The Recycling Center Manager oversees the daily operation of one of three KCMO community drop-off recycling centers managed by Bridging The Gap while providing education and resources to users about how and what to recycle. Visit bridgingthegap.org to apply!

Our BTG volunteer opportunities this week! Visit bridgingthegap.org/volunteer to learn more and sign up.

It's that time of year folks! You can keep up to date with plant sales around the metro by visiting @greenabilitymag and containtherainjoco.com