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WHAT WE DO

Bridging The Gap delivers environmental solutions in Kansas City through education, volunteerism, and the stewardship of natural resources.

WE FOCUS ON:

A green, healthy
environment for all.

SEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT WE DO

Bridging The Gap delivers environmental solutions in Kansas City through education, volunteerism, and the stewardship of natural resources.

WE FOCUS ON:

Energy efficient homes & buildings Healthy green spaces Climate resiliency Environmental justice Material resource efficiency Yellow wildflowers in the background

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Healthy green spaces
Energy efficient homes & buildings
Climate resiliency
Environmental justice
Material resource efficiency

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Let’s build a green KC together:

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEEDS N' SMORES

With Kansas City WildLands
Oct. 23 | 5 to 8 PM
Shawnee Mission Park Marina
Shawnee, KS

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FALL BLUE RIVER CLOSE-UP

With KC WildLands
Nov. 7 | 9 – 11 AM
Blue River Trailhead @ Minor Park Tennis Courts
Kansas City, MO

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CHRISTMAS CEDAR TREE DAY

With Kansas City WildLands
Dec. 5 | 1 to 5 PM
Missouri Barn @ Powell Gardens
Kingsville, MO

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PLANTING POSSIBILITIES

Our volunteers, community partners, and staff share their thoughts and how we’re working together to do our part.

NEW! RECYCLE YOUR MATTRESS!

Now accepting drop-off appointments for mattress recycling.

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LATEST NEWS

Tree Health Checklist

Tree Health Checklist

TREE HEALTH CHECKLIST How do you know if the trees around you are healthy? As the weather cools and leaves start to change, it can be a great time to monitor the health of the trees in your area and our Heartland Tree Alliance experts have made a helpful checklist.…
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What is an Arboretum, Really?

What is an Arboretum, Really?

Maybe you’ve heard the word “arboretum” thrown around and wondered how they differ from a stand of trees in the forest. What makes an arboretum special is the connection between people, trees, and education. An arboretum can be defined as a “living museum of trees and woody plants, grown and…
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Recycle It or Not? Fireworks Packaging

Recycle It or Not? Fireworks Packaging

The unfortunate reality is that, once you are finished setting off the fireworks, not only are the spent fireworks themselves unrecyclable, so are virtually all the boxes they were packed in. Fireworks boxes typically have a layer of plastic laminated to the outside to give them a high-gloss finish. That…
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Recycle It or Not? Frozen Food Packaging

Recycle It or Not? Frozen Food Packaging

Did you know that very little frozen food packaging of any kind is recyclable in metro KC? You may already have known that the paperboard-based pints and larger tubs used for ice cream and other spoonable desserts are plastic-coated on both the interior and exterior surfaces, making them infeasible to…
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Planting Possibilities – April 29, 2026

Planting Possibilities – April 29, 2026

On April 29, 2026, more than 450 people attended Planting Possibilities: Annual Luncheon and Speaker Series featuring keynote speaker, acclaimed author and plant ecologist, Robin Wall Kimmerer. Photo Gallery
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Community Spotlight: Beverly Green

Community Spotlight: Beverly Green

Heartland Tree Alliance, a program of Bridging The Gap, relies heavily on the support of the community and neighborhoods we work alongside. Every strong neighborhood has people who put their hearts into making it better. We call these individuals champions.  This past fall, Heartland Tree Alliance planted 500 trees alone…
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When Giants Fall

When Giants Fall

When walking in the woods near my dad’s childhood home, my mind often wanders. This time of year, the leafless trees give way to a spiraling beauty that had, for months, been hidden in the tree tops. However, a particular site has been calling me and my imagination back since…
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The Emotional Significance of Trees

The Emotional Significance of Trees

By Shane Staten, Guest Blogger   Trees are incredibly important to the natural world and our built environments, but they also play a critical part in our emotional lives. The ecological benefits of trees to people are well known: they clean our air and water which decreases rates of asthma,…
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2025 Year-End Letter from BTG’s Executive Director

2025 Year-End Letter from BTG’s Executive Director

Dear friends, As we come to the end of 2025, I want to thank you for being such a great partner for Bridging The Gap. To say this year has been challenging for many non-profits, us included, is an understatement. And yet, I would argue that we’ve come out stronger…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Tonya

Volunteer Spotlight: Tonya

From a 31-year career in civil service to her most recent collaboration as a neighborhood leader on a Rebuild KC grant in the fall of 2024 with our Heartland Tree Alliance program, Tonya Davis has been a longtime supporter of environmental efforts in KC. We recently sat down with Tonya…
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