Powell Gardens

Powell Gardens is Kansas City's premier botanical garden dedicated to celebrating and preserving the spirit of the Midwest through native plant conservation and environmental stewardship. Located in Kingsville, Missouri, this nonprofit organization maintains diverse gardens showcasing native flora and fauna across seasonal landscapes, including woodland gardens with native perennials, prairie meadows with native grasses and wildflowers, and aquatic plant collections. Beyond its 12-acre grounds featuring hiking trails and themed garden spaces, Powell Gardens offers comprehensive education and outreach programs for all ages, from adult botanical classes to youth nature programs and the Midwest Center for Regenerative Agriculture. The organization actively pursues habitat protection and sustainable landscape practices while inviting community members to engage through memberships, volunteering, donations, and participation in seasonal festivals and special events.