Outdoor Classroom

The City of Lee's Summit is creating an Outdoor Classroom in and around the island at the North Recycling Center.  Flower beds, a vegetable garden, a rain garden, two rain barrels, a compost bin, and stacking, tilted herb pots are currently demonstrated on-site, along with artwork made from recycled rebar, street signs, and glass bottles.  In addition, several informational signs are posted at the Outdoor Classroom that describe the benefits of and purposes for all of the environmental features demonstrated on-site.  As funds become available, the Outdoor Classroom will be completed with more flower beds, benches, and additional features.  

Flower beds have been planted by the Junior Stewards Club and Girl Scout Troop 4058.  The rain garden was planted by Boy Scout Troop 195 as an Eagle Scout Project (photos below).

Educational Oportunities

The purpose of the Outdoor Classroom is to educate people of all ages about the benefits of recycling, reusing, reducing consumption, gardening, native plantings, composting, and water harvesting, to name a few. 

Volunteer Opportunities

People of all ages are welcome to help install plants and maintain gardens and flower beds in the Outdoor Classroom.  Non court-ordered community service hours are available. 

If your class or group is interested in taking a tour, attending a class, or volunteering helping out, contact the Environmental Programs Coordinator or call 969-1800. 

Check back periodically to watch the Outdoor Classroom take shape!