Native Garden Trainings Support Updated Landscape Ordinance

Kansas City is promoting sustainability through a new native plant program in partnership with Deep Roots KC and the Missouri Department of Conservation. This initiative supports a recent citywide code update that embraces "managed natural landscapes" across the metro. The updated code offers clearer guidance for residents and property owners who choose to incorporate native plants, underscoring the City's commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and community beautification.

Deep Roots KC provides free education and outreach opportunities with support from the Missouri Department of Conservation. This includes:

• Four community education sessions across the City-North, Central, and South regions, plus one virtual session.

Registration is now open for three in-person presentations teaching the benefits of native plants and how to manage native gardens. Spots are limited for presentations, and advanced registration is required. For more information, contact Cydney Ross [email protected].

Register online www.deeproots.org/Built-to-Bloom

Dates and locations:

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm
Kansas City Community Gardens, 6917 Kensington Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64132

Saturday, March 7^th, 2026, from 11:00am-1:00pm
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64110

Wednesday, April 8^th, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm
Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64117