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# Platte Land Trust

Protecting land and open space

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## Posts

- [Our Upcoming Events - Platte Land Trust](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-upcoming-events-platte-land-trust/) - September 12 - Native plant sale at Backyard Bird Center, Boardwalk shopping center Missouri River Cleanup - Platte Landing Park, Parkville; watch for new date in September or October October 13 - Celebrate! annual gathering of members and friends October 24 and November 14 - grassland restoration and trail building at Sawyers property Platte Land Trust
- [Native plant info on new website;](https://plattelandtrust.org/native-plant-info-on-new-website-native-plant-sale-sept-12/) - Native plants are the foundation. Native plants are crucial to the survival of wildlife in the Kansas City region, especially the pollinators - bees, butterflies, moths and other insects. Many insects have evolved with the grassland and wood land plants in the central plains, and are beneficial to each other. Songbirds that migrate through our
- [Celebrate Prairies !](https://plattelandtrust.org/1440-2/) - Celebrate Prairies ! Platte Land Trust’s Annual Friends Gathering Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Weatherby Lake Community Center, 8230 N.W. Potomac Road, Weatherby Lake, Missouri 64152 5:30 - 7:00 pm food and drinks 7:00 - 8:15 pm program Tickets are $27 per person; $50 for 2; $25 each for 3+ tickets RSVP by
- [Snowball Hill Prairie Rescued](https://plattelandtrust.org/snowball-hill-prairie-rescued/) - On June 12, 2015, one of the few unplowed, native prairies remaining in the greater Kansas City region was auctioned. The Platte Land Trust took a bold step and participated in the auction. We had the winning bid! The quick action of the Platte Land Trust (PLT), with the financial backing and support of Burroughs
- [Ring in the New Year](https://plattelandtrust.org/ring-in-the-new-year/) - 2015 was a very exciting year for the Platte Land Trust. Because of you and your support, we helped monarchs, nature, and saved some land. Here are the highlights. Launched the Partner with Nature program to assist homeowners with native plant selections for their yard and landscapes. Installed a 1600 square-foot butterfly garden with Missouri
- [Cabin Fever?](https://plattelandtrust.org/cabin-fever/) - Got cabin fever? Take a Hike! It’s the height of winter. The days are short. The weather is cold. People are bundled up indoors. The kids are driving you crazy (or maybe co-workers). You've got Cabin Fever! Take a hike! Too cold? No way. Get outside and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Even on a
- [Native Plants for your Yard](https://plattelandtrust.org/native-plants-yard/) - Spring is in the air! The weather is warm and people are getting outdoors. The atmosphere is energized with thunderstorms. Gardeners are actively tending their patch of planet Earth. Platte Land Trust continues to celebrate Earth Day with FREE native plants on Saturday, April 30, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Parkville Farmer’s Market, Parkville
- [Protect Your Investment!](https://plattelandtrust.org/protect-your-investment/) - Many people have been participating in native plant programs and purchasing native plants at sale events in April and May. It’s now June and the hot, dry summer weather has arrived. In the Kansas City area, we have received only a little rain since the big storm in late May. Protect Your Investment in native
- [What's in your yard?](https://plattelandtrust.org/whats-in-your-yard/) - Do you have bugs in your yard? Bees, butterflies, fireflies, moths, beetles, spiders, walking sticks, dragon flies, caterpillars? We want to know! Do you have more or fewer insects? Have the types of insects and 'bugs' living in your yard changed? Has the diversity (number of species) of bugs and insects diminished? Observations from one
- [This I believe](https://plattelandtrust.org/this-i-believe/) - Connection - the state of being connected. Connect - Bring together or in contact so that a real or notional link is established. What does it mean to be connected? Different meaning for different folks. There was a time when we spent time with family, friends, and colleagues on a regular basis. And kids played
- [Time, Talent and Treasure, #GivingTuesday](https://plattelandtrust.org/time-talent-treasure-givingtuesday/) - #Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It has become a global day of giving during the holiday season. Platte Land Trust hopes you consider protecting local natural areas and wildlife this Giving Tuesday. Charlotte Sawyers teased that she and her husband Alvin disagreed about what to do with their small farm –
- [Conservation in KC Area](https://plattelandtrust.org/conservation-kc-area/) - Explore one of Kansas City's best conservation places near Swope Park. Take a hike this weekend.
- [March Madness = Monarchs](https://plattelandtrust.org/2164-2/) - March Madness is Monarch Madness March is "monarch madness" in the mountains of Mexico as the butterflies leave their warm sanctuary and fly north. Much thanks to Lynn Horsley (KC Star journalist) and her brother, Scott Horsley (NPR News) for sharing their travel experiences into the world of monarchs. Below is an excerpt from Scott's
- [Holiday Gifts](https://plattelandtrust.org/holiday-gifts/) - 'Tis the gift giving season. Nature gives gifts throughout the year. Some Nature winter gifts include: Geese flying low at dawn and dusk. Birds flitting about the bird feeder, competing for tasty morsels. Ice crystals and snow on trees and garden plants. What gifts are on your list this year? What can I give that
- [KLT: Legislative Alert](https://plattelandtrust.org/klt-legislative-alert/) - SB 425 - A threat to future conservation February 13, 2016 Senate Bill 425 transfers authority to regulate conservation easements from the State of Kansas to county commissions. SB 425 threatens a landowner's ability to exercise rights of control and management of private lands. SB 425 was assigned to the Senate Natural Resources Committee on February

## Pages

- [Platte Land Trust](https://plattelandtrust.org/)
- [Board of Directors](https://plattelandtrust.org/board-of-directors/)
- [Events](https://plattelandtrust.org/events/)
- [Sponsors](https://plattelandtrust.org/sponsors/)
- [Nature Meetups](https://plattelandtrust.org/nature-meetups/) - Nature Meetups provide a chance to gather with others who enjoy the outdoors.
- [Our Mission](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-mission/)
- [Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area](https://plattelandtrust.org/charlotte-sawyers-nature-area/)
- [Volunteer](https://plattelandtrust.org/volunteer/)
- [Donations](https://plattelandtrust.org/donations/)
- [Partners](https://plattelandtrust.org/partners/) - Platte Land Trust partners and collaborates with other organizations to achieve more in our community.
- [Protected Places](https://plattelandtrust.org/protected-places/) - Click on Protected Places Property below for Information
- [Burke Farm](https://plattelandtrust.org/burke-farm/)
- [Land Trust Alliance Member](https://plattelandtrust.org/land-trust-alliance-member/)
- [Contact Us](https://plattelandtrust.org/contact-us/)
- [Wish List](https://plattelandtrust.org/wish-list/)
- [Harmony Farm](https://plattelandtrust.org/harmony-farm/)
- [Accredited by the Land Trust Alliance](https://plattelandtrust.org/accredited-by-the-land-trust-alliance/)
- [Shawnee Farm Conservation Easement](https://plattelandtrust.org/shawnee-farm-conservation-easement/)
- [Basic Steps](https://plattelandtrust.org/basic-steps/)
- [Our People](https://plattelandtrust.org/about-us/)
- [Family Time Outdoors](https://plattelandtrust.org/family-time-outdoors-2/)
- [Monarch Habitat Projects](https://plattelandtrust.org/monarch-habitat-projects/) - 64th Street Butterfly Garden Pictures
- [Membership](https://plattelandtrust.org/membership/)
- [Reservations – Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area](https://plattelandtrust.org/reservations-charlotte-sawyers-nature-area/)
- [Ways to Protect Your Land](https://plattelandtrust.org/ways-to-protect-your-land/)
- [Getting Involved with Platte Land Trust](https://plattelandtrust.org/getting-involved-with-platte-land-trust/)
- [Benefits](https://plattelandtrust.org/benefits/)
- [E-Newsletter Sign-up](https://plattelandtrust.org/e-newsletter-sign-up/)
- [Native & Invasive Plants](https://plattelandtrust.org/native-invasive-plants/)
- [Sawyers Restoration](https://plattelandtrust.org/sawyers-restoration/)
- [What is a Land Trust](https://plattelandtrust.org/what-is-a-land-trust/)
- [Make a Difference](https://plattelandtrust.org/make-a-difference/) - Your generous contributions of time, talent, and treasure fuel our efforts to protect our open spaces and natural resources for wildlife, food supplies, clean water, air, and land, recreation and their natural beauty. Help protect the places people and communities cherish.
- [Current Events](https://plattelandtrust.org/current-events/) - Current Events or Conservation News
- [Paypal Payment Page](https://plattelandtrust.org/paypal-payment-page/)
- [Platte Land Trust Projects](https://plattelandtrust.org/platte-land-trust-projects/) - We are passionate about nature, open spaces, and land that we love – special places that we cherish and hold dear. Pick your project below!
- [Summer Solstice Event](https://plattelandtrust.org/summer-solstice-event/)
- [Event Registration Payment Page](https://plattelandtrust.org/event-registration-payment-page/)
- [Programs](https://plattelandtrust.org/programs/)
- [Get Started!](https://plattelandtrust.org/join-us/)
- [Frank Adams Farm](https://plattelandtrust.org/frank-adams-farm/)
- [Conservation News](https://plattelandtrust.org/conservation-news/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://plattelandtrust.org/privacy-policy/) - This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for www.plattelandtrust.org This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this web site. It will notify you of the following: What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the web site, how it is used and with whom it may be shared. What choices are available
- [Terms of Use](https://plattelandtrust.org/terms-of-use/) - If you require any more information or have any questions about our Terms and Use and Conditions, please feel free to contact us by email HERE. Introduction These terms and conditions govern your use of this website; by using this website, you accept these terms and conditions in full and without reservation. If you disagree
- [Sunflower Land Trust Mitigation Bank #1](https://plattelandtrust.org/sunflower-land-trust-mitigation-bank-1/)
- [Sunflower Land Trust](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/sunflower-land-trust/)
- [Invasive Plants](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/invasive-plants/)
- [Nature Pictures](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/nature-pictures/)
- [Native Plants](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/native-plants/)
- [Parkville South High School](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/parkville-south-high-school-project/)
- [Sawyers Property 2015](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/sawyers-property-2015/)
- [Outreach Pawpaws Pictures](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/outreach-pawpaws-pictures/)
- [Rose Garden Project BOD](https://plattelandtrust.org/our-gallery/rose-garden-project-bod/)
- [Conservation Easements](https://plattelandtrust.org/conservation-easements/)
- [Special Projects](https://plattelandtrust.org/special-projects/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://plattelandtrust.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Events](https://plattelandtrust.org/category/events/)
- [Plants](https://plattelandtrust.org/category/plants/)
- [Conservation](https://plattelandtrust.org/category/conservation/)
- [Outdoors](https://plattelandtrust.org/category/outdoors/)