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D.I.Y. Leak Inspections

By Carolyn Tragasz. Carolyn was a Water & Energy Community Specialist at BTG. When was the last time you went into your basement and really took a good look around? How about the last time you pulled stuff out from under your kitchen sink or opened your utility closet? Do you…

BridgingthegapAugust 19, 2023

Environmental Justice Learn Trees

Considerations for Equitable Canopy Distribution in Kansas City

The City of Fountains covers a whopping 319 square miles, which puts KCMO in the top 25 largest cities by land area in the country. (Not to mention, we also invest time in other areas of the greater region including Liberty, Prairie Village, KCK, Lee’s Summit, Belton and others.) With…

BridgingthegapAugust 19, 2023

Learn WildLands

Tips for Spring Hiking on the Wild Lands

Spring Has Sprung! The sun is shining, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and trails are calling your name. Spring is a great time to Hike a WildLand and see some of the best remnant spaces the Kansas City area has to offer. Before the trees have fully leafed out…

BridgingthegapAugust 19, 2023

Learn Trees

Selecting the Right Tree

It’s finally tree planting season! We must continue to plant trees in our landscapes for the myriad of benefits they provide to the entire land community. While trees are beautiful, they aren't just decorations - they benefit human health. Kansas City may face record-high heats in years to come. We…

BridgingthegapAugust 14, 2023

Greener Living Learn Recycling

Sustainable Back to School

Kids across the metro will soon be heading back for the start of another school year. August is often a frenzy of shopping for new supplies, clothes, and other back-to-school necessities that can pack a punch both to your wallet and the environment. (Remember how many unused supplies your kid…

lesliebarlandAugust 1, 2023

Greener Living Learn Litter Recycling

Reduce Single-Use Plastic to Protect Waterways

By Eric Hemphill. Eric was a Volunteer Program Manager at BTG. Plastic pollution is an increasingly urgent problem for Missouri’s waterways. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans, and the problem is only getting worse. Plastic pollution is a major threat to…

BridgingthegapJuly 24, 2023

Greener Living Learn

Drip Irrigation: Garden Care with a Water-Conscious Mind

By Kristin Riott. Kristin is BTG's Executive Director. During the hottest days of summer in Kansas City, as well as other parts of Missouri and Kansas, we're no stranger to moderate to severe droughts. Is there anything the average gardener can do to deliver water to parched plants, without standing…

BridgingthegapJuly 23, 2023

Greener Living Learn Recycling

The Reduce-Reuse-Recycle & Water Connection

By Kristin Riott. Kristin is BTG's Executive Director. We humans are a literal bunch, better at responding to the sensory cues immediately before us than to abstract concepts in some far-off time frame. Tangible beats conceptual, and now beats future, every time. Just ask the credit card industry. Our bias toward the tangible and the now…

lesliebarlandMay 2, 2023

General News

The Future is Green KC

On April 13, 2023, Bridging The Gap celebrated The Future is Green with a community and fundraising event at The Madrid. The keynote speaker was Lionel Bradford, President/CEO of The Greening of Detroit, who shared his roadmap to success for building a green workforce and how green infrastructure is creating…

BridgingthegapApril 20, 2023

General Greener Living

4 Spring Break Eco-Activities for Kids

Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained over spring break? We’ve got you covered! Try these four eco-inspired activities that will get them outdoors in nature and crafting with repurposed materials! 1. Become a Citizen Scientist iNaturalist.org lets you become the scientist by observing and recording the plants and…

lesliebarlandMarch 1, 2023