Nature Benefits
Why Kids Still Need Nature, Even During the School Year
As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. Fresh notebooks, new teachers, and a return to structured learning all
August 30, 2024
Nature Benefits
Nurturing Nature: Exploring the Profound Benefits of Kids Spending Time in the Great Outdoors
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, children are spending more time indoors and less time connecting with nature. However, the great outdoors offers a wealth
March 18, 2024
Wildlife Gardens
Protect Pollinators During the Fall
Less is more when it comes to fall yardwork! Save yourself the time, and protect pollinators this fall by following these simple guidelines.
November 13, 2023
Nature Benefits
Nature Changes Kids’ Immune Systems
In 2020, daycare workers in Finland rolled out a lawn, planted forest undergrowth, and allowed children to care for crops in planter boxes. Within a
March 13, 2023
Events
ECOS Students Attend Wonderful Presentation on Bears
Last week several of our ECOS students and their families were able to hear Rae Wynn-Grant, a carnivore ecologist, present the Secret Life of Bears
January 26, 2022
Program highlights
“The best time I’ve had all year!” | ECOS Nature Program
We persevered through yet another year up-ended by Covid. A big thank you to everyone who attended our events and made monetary contributions to our
December 22, 2021
Philanthropy
Are Your Donations Actually Helping to Solve Problems?
Human brains are odd. We are drawn to shiny objects, cute animals, fancy buildings, and exclusivity. We crave social acceptance and recognition. Our minds want
December 19, 2021
Publicity
Green Works Featured in the Beacon
Thanks to the Beacon for including Green Works in their article highlighting local nonprofits, and difficulties with Covid.
December 12, 2021
Program highlights
ECO Career Camp Featured on KCPT’s Flatland
Our inaugural ECO Career Camp for urban middle school students was just featured on Flatland, KCPT’s digital magazine. Take a look! To sign up a
July 1, 2021
Program highlights
Student Resources For Success
We have compiled a list of the best resources for high school students living in our Kansas City urban neighborhoods. If you have suggestions for
January 13, 2021
Program highlights
So Many Smiles
If ever there was a year that demonstrated the value of our work, it was 2020. With your support, we found in-person summer work experiences
December 23, 2020
Program highlights
Summer Campaign Surpasses Goal
Thanks to our wonderful supporters, we raised $18,000 for our summer internship program this year. That’s $3,000 above our goal! While internships looked a little
September 14, 2020
