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Trees and The Watershed LearnTrees

Trees and The Watershed

Why Trees are Essential to a Healthy Watershed We all live in a watershed—a land area where all rain and stormwater drain to a common body of water such as a creek, river, or lake. The Blue River Watershed is one of Kansas City’s most vital natural systems. It spans…
Bridgingthegap
July 7, 2025
Volunteer Spotlight: Alejandro Community Voices

Volunteer Spotlight: Alejandro

A class assignment to volunteer led college student Alejandro Barbosa to discover Kansas City WildLands – and launched his newfound passion for conserving Kansas City’s wild places. Over the past year, Alejandro has volunteered multiple times across several programs – planting trees with Heartland Tree Alliance, at the Community Recycling…
Bridgingthegap
April 1, 2025
4 Women Environmental Activists to Follow Climate ChangeCommunity VoicesEnvironmental JusticeGreener Living

4 Women Environmental Activists to Follow

In honor of Women's History Month, we're highlighting 4 women leaders using their voices, passions, and knowledge to shape conversations on waste, land conservation and climate change. 1. Kathryn Kellogg Kathryn Kellogg is a recognized spokesperson for the zero-waste movement who blogs at goingzerowaste.com. She has been featured by National Geographic,…
Bridgingthegap
March 5, 2025