Upcoming Spring Events

Music Bingo

Music Bingo Fundraiser

April 20, American Legion Post #58, Smithville, MO
6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:00 p.m. games begin
$10 donation per player; $2 per additional card
Raffles, auction & Whiskey/Wine Pull
Food & Drinks available for purchase

FREE Native Shrub Seedlings & Pear Buyback

May 4, Platte Landing Park, Parkville, Missouri
Ninebark seedlings from MDC Nursery.

pear buyback

Help eradicate invasive Callery pears from the Kansas City region. Registration is open for Kansas City region. https://deeproots.org/callery-pear-events/

Homeowners are invited to cut down one or more Callery (Bradford) pear trees and receive one free, non-invasive tree at this event. To be eligible, participants must register and submit a photo of their cut-down Callery pear. One free native tree will be provided to each registered participant at the selected location.

In Kansas City, the event is hosted by Deep Roots KC.
May 4, 10:00 to 1:00, Platte Landing Park, Parkville.

Harmony Farm Open House

Harmony Farm Open House

May 5; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
278 NW County Road 1051, Holden, Missouri

Celebrate PLT’s newest conservation easement
Brief ceremony, property hikes, light refreshments

Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area – Volunteer Workday

 April 14, May 19, June 9: 10:00 – 12:00

6075 Union Chapel Road, Parkville MO 64152

Assist with habitat improvement for wildlife, invasive plant removal, trail maintenance. Tools, supplies, and training provided.

    Group Community Service: Please contact us at info@plattelandtrust.org if your group is interested in conservation service. A private session can be scheduled.

Missouri Master Naturalists: Contact us at  if you are seeking a capstone project or want to volunteer on dates other than the 2nd Sunday. Seeking education programs 30-60 minutes in length for Family Time Outdoors in the Spring and Fall. info@plattelandtrust.org

CSNA is OPEN  to the Public every day Open from sunrise to sunset for wildlife viewing. Park at the gate and walk in. Second Sunday’s each month we open the gate. Please complete a visitor card at the MDC kiosk when you visit.

Please leave your dog at home to protect the property and wildlife.

Original Platte Land Trust Logo
Platte Land Trust original logo created
by Dorothy Day in 1998.

Looking for an outdoor space for a family gathering? 

Reserve Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area for a family or small group outing. Property includes 2 picnic tables, fire pit, water spigot, and portable toilet.

View the Reservations Page HERE

Contact us at info@plattelandtrust.org with your date, time, and event details.

Please follow CDC guidelines for small groups and physical distancing to keep everyone in our community healthy and safe.


For more information about land conservation easements and partnering with the Platte Land Trust, contact the President of the Board of Directors.
Carla Dods, 816-716-3402