Classes -- Now through June
For complete class descriptions and to register for classes, go to opabg.org. Bring your paid receipt to class for admission. No refunds for missed classes. For further information or to register the traditional way, contact Phyllis Merrick, Volunteer Coordinator, at 913-685-3604 or email volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org Geo-Kids - Wednesday, June 8th
10:00 am to 11:30 am, $5.00 per person Hey Kids - are you ready for a treasure hunt at the Arboretum? This is a basic instruction class for children ages 6-12 on use of a compass, with a brief introduction to GPS devices and geocaching. Includes short classroom session on how to orient a compass followed by a treasure hunt using compass and clues. Adult presence/participation is required. Pre-registration is required as class is limited to 15 children.
Aromatherapy, How Sweet The Smell (Herbs) Wednesday, June 15th - 10:00 am - 1 :00 pm, $25.00 per person. Class limited to 30
You will learn about definitions, synergy blends, carrier oils, bath oils, body creams, powders, and candles. We will give you recipes, and you may share yours. Join our herb expert, Lenora Wuattoux and get a better understanding of the earth as a living entity, advance gardening techniques to produce healthy plants, as well as other interesting facts.  In Monet's Garden, Tuesday, June 28th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$64 FOTA & Nelson-Atkins Members, $80 Non-Members
Offered by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in conjunction with the featured exhibition Monet's Water Lilies, on view at the Nelson-Atkins from April 9 - August 7. Spend a glorious day painting in the beautiful setting of the Monet Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens! Work with watercolor techniques as you draw inspiration from the flowers, water lily pond, picturesque bridge, sunlight, shadows and reflections. Dress comfortably. All art materials and camp stools for seating will be provided. Lunch may be purchased in the Garden Café or bring your own. Please note that refrigeration is not available. Enrollment begins on March 15. Call the Nelson-Atkins at 816.751.1ART (1278) option 2 to enroll. Credit/debit card payment required. FOTA members receive a 20% discount.
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It is that time again where I get to sing the praises of our volunteers. The list of activities that volunteers do at the Arboretum is truly amazing. They garden, greet visitors, unload trucks at the plant sale, light thousands of candles during the luminary, paint faces at Arts for Kids, register golfers at O.P. City Council Presidents golf tournament, help children with crafts at Jazz in the Woods, make new friends and have great fun. The list goes on and on. All I can say on behalf of Friends of the Arboretum is a great big Thank You.
