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WHAT WE DO

Bridging The Gap delivers environmental solutions in Kansas City through education, volunteerism, and the stewardship of natural resources.

WE FOCUS ON:

A green, healthy
environment for all.

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WHAT WE DO

Bridging The Gap delivers environmental solutions in Kansas City through education, volunteerism, and the stewardship of natural resources.

WE FOCUS ON:

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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET INVOLVED?

Let’s build a greener KC together:

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Healthy green spaces
Energy efficient homes & buildings
Climate resiliency
Environmental justice
Material resource efficiency

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Let’s build a green KC together:

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Planting Possibilities
Annual Luncheon and Speaker Series

April 29, 2026 | 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom
KC Convention Center | 301 W. 13th St, KCMO
With Acclaimed Author Robin Wall Kimmerer

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

TREE WALK + PLANTING

With Heartland Tree Alliance
April 10 | 10:00 AM- 1 PM
Elmwood Cemetery
Kansas City, MO

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SPRING CONSERVATION CRAWL

with Kansas City WildLands
April 11 | 9 AM – 1 PM
Maple Woods Natural Area
Gladstone, MO

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2026 WILDLANDS CITY NATURE CHALLENGE

With KC WildLands
April 26 | 10 AM – Noon
Blue River Trailhead
Kansas City, MO

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CREATING THRIVING COMMUNITIES

What makes up a thriving community? Our community partners and staff share their thoughts and how we’re working together to do our part.

LATEST NEWS

Community Spotlight: Beverly Green

Community Spotlight: Beverly Green

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When Giants Fall

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The Emotional Significance of Trees

The Emotional Significance of Trees

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2025 Year-End Letter from BTG’s Executive Director

2025 Year-End Letter from BTG’s Executive Director

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Volunteer Spotlight: Tonya

Volunteer Spotlight: Tonya

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Leaf It Be!

Leaf It Be!

Fall brings cooler temperatures and brilliant autumn color. And for many, the arrival of autumn…
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The Mimosa Webworm

The Mimosa Webworm

Have you noticed trees with brown leaves and what looks like spider webbing all over…
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Getting Ticked with Invasive Species

Getting Ticked with Invasive Species

Picture yourself outside on a summer day. Maybe you’re enjoying a nice day with family/friends…
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Trees and The Watershed

Trees and The Watershed

Why Trees are Essential to a Healthy Watershed We all live in a watershed—a land…
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Discover Maple Woods Natural Area

Discover Maple Woods Natural Area

At the most southwestern edge of the sugar maple’s range in the United States, you…
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