Working to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy, and community.
Bridging The Gap (BTG) works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by "connecting environment, economy and community," and is the premier organization in the area providing environmental education and volunteer action through more than 1,500 volunteers annually. As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of donations to keep working. If you believe in our mission, please consider making an investment in BTG. Whether it's $5 through our Core monthly giving program or a one-time gift, we are extremely thankful!
Make a DonationBridging the Gap fulfills its mission through an extensive array of programs.
And join the growing number of individuals at the center of keeping Kansas City's environment and citizens healthy and thriving for generations to come
You have the power to make Kansas City’s environmental focus stronger than ever. Through a monthly donation, our special group of Core supporters ensures the growth of our sustainability programs that serve the community and work for a healthy, resilient environment for KC. You can give as much or as little as you are able, and you can cancel or change your donation at any time. We can all be part of a more sustainable Kansas City!
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Volunteer Ongoing: Wednesday – Saturday, Community Recycling Centers
Volunteer: Red Bridge Recycling Center
Volunteer: Metro North Recycling Center, Flexible Shifts
Pruning for Beginners-Almost Sold Out
Volunteer: Schlagle Library Tree Mulching, WyCo Lake
Event: Getting Started – Setting Your Green Team Up For Success
Pruning for Beginners- SOLD OUT
TreeKeepers Kansas
Event: Bayer CropScience Tour
Pruning for Beginners-Almost Sold Out
Volunteers needed every Saturday! Shifts: 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 5pm. Grab your family, and volunteer outside with us at the Metro North or Red Bridge Community Recycling Center. This is a great opportunity for students to stay busy this summer and gain experience. Volunteers assist patrons with unloading recyclables, and assist the site manager with breaking down cardboard, maintenance, and other needs. If the shift times do not work for you, we can be flexible. Locations: Metro North 8740 N Summit Street, Kansas City, 64155 or Red Bridge 5200 E. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137 Sign up: volunteer@bridgingthegap.org
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business-people educated on "green" practices a year
1,600
volunteers educating the public and restoring the environment
1,300+
trees planted in the greater kansas city area last year
Paint your house, but not our streams and rivers! It’s that time of year to put a fresh coat of paint on your house, but there are dangerous materials in both any old paint that needs to be scraped off and the new paint that will go on. Whether you’re hiring professionals to … Continued
Want to know the “right” way to prune those small trees around your home? Looking for a new way to give back to the community and like pruning trees? Our new “Pruning for Beginners” course might be just for you. Heartland Tree Alliance (HTA) is offering a new 2-hour course on basic tree pruning skills … Continued
Are you unsure how a rain barrel will benefit you and the environment? Have you been thinking about installing a rain barrel but don’t know where to begin? This workshop is for you! Johnson County Homeowners are invited to beautiful Antioch Park for a rain barrel workshop. You will be provided with all the tools … Continued
Bobcats are named because of their bobbed off tail. Bobcats breed once a year in early spring. Females give birth to the kittens in approximately 60 to 70 days., so right around June 16 and after. Bobcats can have up to 6 kittens in a litter that will open their eyes after 10 days. … Continued
The Green Business Network is excited to announce a special opportunity for businesses to attend the first day of Missouri Recycling Association’s (MORA) annual conference, which is taking place in Independence, Missouri, this year, at a significantly discounted rate! Missouri Recycling Association 2018 Annual Conference Tuesday, September 11 8 AM – 6:30 PM Stoney Creek Hotel … Continued
