The Wilderness Act was signed into law on September 3, 1964, setting aside 54 designated areas in the United States to remain "forever wild." Today, that number has increased to 806, comprising more than 111 million acres. Hunter Moore, Kansas City WildLands Program Manager, will be a featured speaker at...

Join Kansas City WildLands and KCMO Parks and Recreation as we catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies in Jerry Smith Park. This event will include an introduction to this unique remnant space, its history, and how it supports monarch butterfly populations. This event is appropriate for adults and students elementary...