Missouri Department of Conservation: Citizen Science Monarch Tagging & Butterflies Join a Conservation Educator for a morning experiencing local butterflies and potentially contribute to the Citizen Science of tagging monarchs. Participants will learn about local butterflies, their lifecycles, and role as pollinators, and monarchs’ unique journey to Mexico. Participants will use butterfly safe nets to capture […]
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Art in the Park Artist Registration 2025 is now open! Area artists display & sell Live demonstrations Activities for all ages Food & beverage vendors Live music & entertainment Chalk the Walk Bubbles Vendors-FREE. Must supply own table. No electricity. Sponsored by the Platte City Friends of the Arts and Platte County Parks & Recreation.
Float on the Platte River-Tentative date set in September This event depends on mother nature, whether water levels are too high or too low. Join Platte County Parks for a FLOAT ON THE PLATTE RIVER float: The Duck’s Head: Platte Falls Conservation Area. This is a unique 2.5 mile float features the launch and
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Team up to clean up ! The Kansas City Plogtober Cleanup is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while engaging in a socially responsible activity that beautifies the streamside trails in your community! Plogtober 2025 will take place in October across dozens of parks around the Kansas City region. Sign ups
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Date TBD for 2025 8 am – Noon (or until trucks are full) Platte Ridge Park 17130 MO Highway 371 (North of Platte City) HHW 2024 Mobile Collection Brochure Platte County Residents can safely dispose unwanted products such as paint, lawn and garden chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, florescent bulbs and household cleaners. Business waste is
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