KC Green Community Calendar

An October Hootenanny Rager

Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area
6075 NW Union Chapel Rd
Parkville, MO 64152
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:30 – 7:30pm

An October Hootenanny Rager 🍂
Presented by The Resilient Activist & Platte Land Trust
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 4:30–7:30 PM
Location: Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area
6075 NW Union Chapel Rd, Parkville, MO 64152
Rain Date: Sunday, November 1
Suggested Donation: $25
Age: 18+
About the Event
Anger, like love and joy, can be a powerful source of energy. Sometimes we need a place to acknowledge it, release it, and reconnect with what motivates us to care and take action.
Join The Resilient Activist and Platte Land Trust for an autumn evening dedicated to releasing some frustration, connecting with nature, and having a little fun in community.
Throughout the evening, there will be opportunities to vocalize your rage, smash biodegradable piñatas, dance around the fire, get grounded in nature, and connect with others.
Come for the whole evening or spend your time with the activities that speak to you.
🍁 What to Expect
Activities throughout the evening will include:

A guided hike through the nature area
A grounding meditation
A group scream
Biodegradable piñata smashing
Dancing and music around the fire
A seasonal craft
S'mores and time to gather around the fire
Opportunities to connect with the land and one another

Some activities, including the hike, meditation, and group scream, will take place at scheduled times. Other activities will be available throughout the evening.
What is a Hootenanny?
A hootenanny is an informal social gathering or party featuring participatory folk music and singalongs
🔥 What to Bring
Please come prepared to spend the evening outdoors.
We recommend bringing:

A camp chair
A lantern or flashlight
Your own alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (BYOB)
Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and natural terrain

Sunset will be around 6:25 PM, and there is no electricity at the nature area, so a flashlight or lantern is strongly encouraged.
🚗 Parking & Accessibility
Parking is limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
The Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area does not have paved trails. Grass will be mowed, but participants should expect natural and potentially uneven terrain.
One porta-potty will be available on-site.
💚 Your Donation Supports Two Local Organizations
The suggested donation for this event is $25, with the option to contribute more or less.
Proceeds from the evening will be split between The Resilient Activist and Platte Land Trust to support their ongoing work.
Platte Land Trust is dedicated to conserving land, natural resources, and open spaces. The organization works with landowners to voluntarily protect agricultural, scenic, wildlife, and watershed lands through conservation easements and land donations.
The Resilient Activist works to build resilience, community, and hope for those who care deeply about the Earth and its future.
Come ready to release, move, connect, and celebrate an autumn evening in nature together.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Event Types & Topics: Community & Neighborhoods, Festival & Celebration, Fundraiser, Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: Bring a Chair, Outdoor, Public Restrooms
Admission: Registration Required, Ticketed, Suggested Donation
Price: Suggested donation: $25, All proceeds are split between The Resilient Activist and Platte Land Trust. By registering for this event, you agree to opt in to the mailing list for Platte Land Trust and The Resilient Activist. This event is 18+.
Event Contact Name: Briana Anderson
Event Contact Email: briana@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 816-263-2616
More info: events.humanitix.com…

Together for Tomorrow Festival

Historic City Market KC, 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 9am – 1pm

Join Climate Council GKC Partners at The Historic River Market ~ City Market KC on Sunday Nov. 8, 2026. Walk through tthe pavilion from 9am - 1pm to learn about a taking steps to a vibrant future!

Hosting Organization: www.facebook.com…
Event Types & Topics: Civic Engagement, Composting, Conservation & Wildlife, Environmental Quality & Sustainability, Farms & Gardens, Festival & Celebration, Mental Wellness & Mindfulness, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, Trees, Plants & Nature
Event Accommodations: ADA, Public Restrooms, Rain or Shine
Admission: Free
Event Contact Name: Katy White
Event Contact Email: katy@climategkc.org
Event Contact Phone: 5733689041

Meditation for Regeneration

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1 – 2pm

Experience Meditating Together for the Well-Being of People, Planet, and Participants
Whatever your circumstances, we feel that taking a moment to connect and meditate with others is good medicine for overall health wellness, and makes us stronger as a community of regenerative change-makers.
We actively invite people engaged with the Deep Transformation Network, The Resilient Activist, Scientist Rebellion, and THIS! Is What We Did to join these monthly meditation sessions, along with friends from Novasutras. And anyone with an interest in making the world better is welcome to join us.
Open to all levels (even first-time meditators). We will take the first 10 minutes to arrive, settle in, and get to know one another. The meditation will go for 15-20 minutes, with some guidance and some silence together. There is an opportunity to stay and chat after the meditation, helping build community and make new connections.
Tell your friends!
These sessions are 45-60 minutes long. They will be hosted by Michelle Merrill, with Michelle or another experienced meditation guide.
Do join us for a nourishing practice and to grow connections. Whatever else is happening in the world, we are stronger when we take the time to regenerate and build our resilience together!
Have a question? Feel free to contact Michelle Y. Merrill.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Online Location: Given upon registration
Event Types & Topics: Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: ADA
Admission: Registration Required, Suggested Donation
Price: Participate for Free; Donations are appreciated!By registering, you are opting in to The Resilient Activist's email list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Contact Name: Sami Aaron
Event Contact Email: sami@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 9139151971
More info: events.humanitix.com…

2026 Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5K Run/Walk in Hyde Park

Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 – 10:30am

The Gillham Road GobbleTrot is back at 9:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026!
Donate Volunteer Sponsor Now!
Grab your family and friends and head out to Hyde Park in Kansas City, Missouri for our feel-good, family-friendly, holiday-fun 5K run/walk enjoyed by thousands for more than a decade, and ALL PROCEEDS always benefit the Pilgrim Center for Connection and our FREE community programming!
Registration for the GobbleTrot is NOW OPEN! Sign up now to support the Pilgrim Center and reserve your 2026 t-shirt featuring our new, annual design (revealed in October!). When you register for the GobbleTrot, you help provide more FREE, accessible opportunities for everyone in our community to get outside, get together, and get active!
Want to get the best deal? Rustle up a few friends or family and register a team today! Click here to sign up, and follow us on social media to stay in the loop! @gillhamgobbletrot and @pilgrimcenterkc
This 5K starts and finishes at the Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Missouri, and winds through beautiful, historic Hyde Park.
To pick up your chipped bib and 2026 T-shirt, please visit one of our Packet Pick Ups. You have THREE opportunities to pick up your packets. Click here for details.

Hosting Organization: Pilgrim Center For Connection
Event Types & Topics: Community & Neighborhoods, Fundraiser, Health & Fitness, Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: Food & Beverages Offered, Outdoor, Physically Active, Public Restrooms, Rain or Shine, Standing Only
Admission: Registration Required
Price: No cost for spectators. For those who would like to participate, prices range from $25-$45. Please register at https://www.pilgrimcenterkc.org/gillham-gobbletrot
Event Contact Name: Amelia McDaniel
Event Contact Email: amelia@pilgrimcenterinc.org
Event Contact Phone: 816-753-6719
More info: www.pilgrimcenterkc.org…

Meditation for Regeneration

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 1 – 2pm

Experience Meditating Together for the Well-Being of People, Planet, and Participants
Whatever your circumstances, we feel that taking a moment to connect and meditate with others is good medicine for overall health wellness, and makes us stronger as a community of regenerative change-makers.
We actively invite people engaged with the Deep Transformation Network, The Resilient Activist, Scientist Rebellion, and THIS! Is What We Did to join these monthly meditation sessions, along with friends from Novasutras. And anyone with an interest in making the world better is welcome to join us.
Open to all levels (even first-time meditators). We will take the first 10 minutes to arrive, settle in, and get to know one another. The meditation will go for 15-20 minutes, with some guidance and some silence together. There is an opportunity to stay and chat after the meditation, helping build community and make new connections.
Tell your friends!
These sessions are 45-60 minutes long. They will be hosted by Michelle Merrill, with Michelle or another experienced meditation guide.
Do join us for a nourishing practice and to grow connections. Whatever else is happening in the world, we are stronger when we take the time to regenerate and build our resilience together!
Have a question? Feel free to contact Michelle Y. Merrill.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Online Location: Given upon registration
Event Types & Topics: Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: ADA
Admission: Registration Required, Suggested Donation
Price: Participate for Free; Donations are appreciated!By registering, you are opting in to The Resilient Activist's email list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Contact Name: Sami Aaron
Event Contact Email: sami@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 9139151971
More info: events.humanitix.com…

Meditation for Regeneration

Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 1 – 2pm

Experience Meditating Together for the Well-Being of People, Planet, and Participants
Whatever your circumstances, we feel that taking a moment to connect and meditate with others is good medicine for overall health wellness, and makes us stronger as a community of regenerative change-makers.
We actively invite people engaged with the Deep Transformation Network, The Resilient Activist, Scientist Rebellion, and THIS! Is What We Did to join these monthly meditation sessions, along with friends from Novasutras. And anyone with an interest in making the world better is welcome to join us.
Open to all levels (even first-time meditators). We will take the first 10 minutes to arrive, settle in, and get to know one another. The meditation will go for 15-20 minutes, with some guidance and some silence together. There is an opportunity to stay and chat after the meditation, helping build community and make new connections.
Tell your friends!
These sessions are 45-60 minutes long. They will be hosted by Michelle Merrill, with Michelle or another experienced meditation guide.
Do join us for a nourishing practice and to grow connections. Whatever else is happening in the world, we are stronger when we take the time to regenerate and build our resilience together!
Have a question? Feel free to contact Michelle Y. Merrill.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Online Location: Given upon registration
Event Types & Topics: Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: ADA
Admission: Registration Required, Suggested Donation
Price: Participate for Free; Donations are appreciated!By registering, you are opting in to The Resilient Activist's email list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Contact Name: Sami Aaron
Event Contact Email: sami@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 9139151971
More info: events.humanitix.com…

Meditation for Regeneration

Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 1 – 2pm

Experience Meditating Together for the Well-Being of People, Planet, and Participants
Whatever your circumstances, we feel that taking a moment to connect and meditate with others is good medicine for overall health wellness, and makes us stronger as a community of regenerative change-makers.
We actively invite people engaged with the Deep Transformation Network, The Resilient Activist, Scientist Rebellion, and THIS! Is What We Did to join these monthly meditation sessions, along with friends from Novasutras. And anyone with an interest in making the world better is welcome to join us.
Open to all levels (even first-time meditators). We will take the first 10 minutes to arrive, settle in, and get to know one another. The meditation will go for 15-20 minutes, with some guidance and some silence together. There is an opportunity to stay and chat after the meditation, helping build community and make new connections.
Tell your friends!
These sessions are 45-60 minutes long. They will be hosted by Michelle Merrill, with Michelle or another experienced meditation guide.
Do join us for a nourishing practice and to grow connections. Whatever else is happening in the world, we are stronger when we take the time to regenerate and build our resilience together!
Have a question? Feel free to contact Michelle Y. Merrill.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Online Location: Given upon registration
Event Types & Topics: Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: ADA
Admission: Registration Required, Suggested Donation
Price: Participate for Free; Donations are appreciated!By registering, you are opting in to The Resilient Activist's email list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Contact Name: Sami Aaron
Event Contact Email: sami@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 9139151971
More info: events.humanitix.com…

Meditation for Regeneration

Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 1 – 2pm

Experience Meditating Together for the Well-Being of People, Planet, and Participants
Whatever your circumstances, we feel that taking a moment to connect and meditate with others is good medicine for overall health wellness, and makes us stronger as a community of regenerative change-makers.
We actively invite people engaged with the Deep Transformation Network, The Resilient Activist, Scientist Rebellion, and THIS! Is What We Did to join these monthly meditation sessions, along with friends from Novasutras. And anyone with an interest in making the world better is welcome to join us.
Open to all levels (even first-time meditators). We will take the first 10 minutes to arrive, settle in, and get to know one another. The meditation will go for 15-20 minutes, with some guidance and some silence together. There is an opportunity to stay and chat after the meditation, helping build community and make new connections.
Tell your friends!
These sessions are 45-60 minutes long. They will be hosted by Michelle Merrill, with Michelle or another experienced meditation guide.
Do join us for a nourishing practice and to grow connections. Whatever else is happening in the world, we are stronger when we take the time to regenerate and build our resilience together!
Have a question? Feel free to contact Michelle Y. Merrill.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Online Location: Given upon registration
Event Types & Topics: Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: ADA
Admission: Registration Required, Suggested Donation
Price: Participate for Free; Donations are appreciated!By registering, you are opting in to The Resilient Activist's email list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Contact Name: Sami Aaron
Event Contact Email: sami@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 9139151971
More info: events.humanitix.com…

Meditation for Regeneration

Wednesday, April 14, 2027, 1 – 2pm

Experience Meditating Together for the Well-Being of People, Planet, and Participants
Whatever your circumstances, we feel that taking a moment to connect and meditate with others is good medicine for overall health wellness, and makes us stronger as a community of regenerative change-makers.
We actively invite people engaged with the Deep Transformation Network, The Resilient Activist, Scientist Rebellion, and THIS! Is What We Did to join these monthly meditation sessions, along with friends from Novasutras. And anyone with an interest in making the world better is welcome to join us.
Open to all levels (even first-time meditators). We will take the first 10 minutes to arrive, settle in, and get to know one another. The meditation will go for 15-20 minutes, with some guidance and some silence together. There is an opportunity to stay and chat after the meditation, helping build community and make new connections.
Tell your friends!
These sessions are 45-60 minutes long. They will be hosted by Michelle Merrill, with Michelle or another experienced meditation guide.
Do join us for a nourishing practice and to grow connections. Whatever else is happening in the world, we are stronger when we take the time to regenerate and build our resilience together!
Have a question? Feel free to contact Michelle Y. Merrill.

Hosting Organization: The Resilient Activist
Online Location: Given upon registration
Event Types & Topics: Mental Wellness & Mindfulness
Event Accommodations: ADA
Admission: Registration Required, Suggested Donation
Price: Participate for Free; Donations are appreciated!By registering, you are opting in to The Resilient Activist's email list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Contact Name: Sami Aaron
Event Contact Email: sami@theresilientactivist.org
Event Contact Phone: 9139151971
More info: events.humanitix.com…