As part of Avila University’s First Year College Assignment initiative, all incoming students are required to read the same book over the summer and submit an essay about it before classes begin. This years’ book was The Boy who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Current of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. Kamkwamba was born in Wimbe, Malawi in a … 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
Create your own rainbarrel to capture chlorine-free water for use in your yard. Rain barrels also divert water away from your house! Pre-registration is required at the Irene B. French Community Center or online at www.merriam.org/events
The Metro North Community Recycling Center
located at 8729 N Summit Street has permanently closed.
The City of Kansas City is working on relocation plans for a new site at Pleasant Valley Park in the Northland. In the interim, please consider using the recycling drop off center located at 4707 Deramus Ave (updated 2/12/19).
