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    U.S. EPA awards Brownfields Jobs Training grant bolstering HCA's Nature Action Crew program
    • May 12
    • 2 min

    U.S. EPA awards Brownfields Jobs Training grant bolstering HCA's Nature Action Crew program

    The program is possible with partnerships with Missouri Department of Conservation, Cornerstones of Care, Health Forward Foundation, and...
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    Alliance Services Program Update
    • May 9
    • 1 min

    Alliance Services Program Update

    In April we launched our spring fundraiser “30 Parks in 30 Days.” Every day in April we visited a park, green space, trail, or another...
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    Conservation Program Update
    • May 9
    • 1 min

    Conservation Program Update

    The 2021 Blue River Report Card is complete and available on Heartland Conservation Alliance’s website. In 2021, the Blue River Watershed...
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    Education & Outreach Program Update
    • May 9
    • 2 min

    Education & Outreach Program Update

    The next Renew the Blue Restoration workday is Saturday, May 14, 9:00 a.m. – Noon at Alex George Wetland. Join the team to take down...
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    Alliance Services Program Update
    • Apr 12
    • 1 min

    Alliance Services Program Update

    On Friday, April 1 HCA launched our spring fundraiser “30 Parks in 30 Days.” Every day in April we are visiting a park, green space,...
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    Education & Outreach Program
    • Apr 12
    • 2 min

    Education & Outreach Program

    On Saturday, April 9 the Green Guard Stewardship Training Program began. The series of workshops is funded by KC Water and are being held...
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    Conservation Program Update
    • Apr 12
    • 1 min

    Conservation Program Update

    On Tuesday, April 5 Metropolia GZM and ClimateActionKC spent the morning on a tour of the Blue River led by Heartland Conservation...
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    With passion and drive, HCA's new Executive Director plans for positive change in the watershed
    • Mar 10
    • 2 min

    With passion and drive, HCA's new Executive Director plans for positive change in the watershed

    Fellow Climate Action’eers, Sustainability Supporters, and Conservation Champions, My name is Logan Heley and March marks my second month...
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    Alliance Services Program Update
    • Mar 9
    • 1 min

    Alliance Services Program Update

    On Friday, April 1 the HCA staff is getting outside and visiting Kansas City’s beautiful parks and trails. All month long HCA will be...
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    Conservation Program Update
    • Mar 8
    • 1 min

    Conservation Program Update

    On Saturday, March 19, HCA will host the first Renew the Blue volunteer restoration workday at Blue Valley Park, 9:00 am - Noon. The...
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    Education & Outreach Program Update
    • Mar 8
    • 2 min

    Education & Outreach Program Update

    On Saturday, March 12 the Water Quality Green Guard Stewardship Training Workshops will begin. With funding from KC Water, HCA is...
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    Local non-profit visionary restores vacant lots through creative engagement, neighborhood resources 
    • Feb 10
    • 3 min

    Local non-profit visionary restores vacant lots through creative engagement, neighborhood resources 

    By Sarah Benal Born and raised on the west side of District 5 in Kansas City, Missouri, Carl Stafford is the founder and visionary of MY...
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    Alliance Services Program Update
    • Feb 7
    • 1 min

    Alliance Services Program Update

    The first Partnership Work Group of 2022 was held on January 11. The Work Group discussed goals for the new year. By the end of the...
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    Education & Outreach Program Update
    • Feb 7
    • 2 min

    Education & Outreach Program Update

    Heartland Conservation Alliance is hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA. The VISTA will serve as the Outdoor Education Coordinator. The VISTA will...
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    Conservation Program Update
    • Feb 7
    • 1 min

    Conservation Program Update

    Urban Trail Co. has begun work on the planned hiking and biking trails at the Heartland Overlook Preserve. They will continue working on...
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    Alliance Services Program Update
    • Jan 12
    • 1 min

    Alliance Services Program Update

    In 2022, the Partnership Work Group will meet on the first Tuesday of even months. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 2/01/22 at 5:00....
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    Conservation Program Update
    • Jan 12
    • 1 min

    Conservation Program Update

    Beginning in January 2021, HCA convened six committees to review methodology and data from the 2019 Blue River Report Card. Each...
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    Education & Outreach Program Update
    • Jan 12
    • 2 min

    Education & Outreach Program Update

    On Monday, January 17 join Heartland Conservation Alliance, KC Parks and Rec, and Missouri State Parks in the 8th Annual Martin Luther...
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    Community efforts in 2021 prepare HCA for exciting plans in the future
    • Dec 6, 2021
    • 3 min

    Community efforts in 2021 prepare HCA for exciting plans in the future

    By Samuel Bennett This has been an exceptional year for Heartland Conservation Alliance. As we celebrated our tenth anniversary as a...
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    Education & Outreach Program Update
    • Dec 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Education & Outreach Program Update

    The next community workday at the HOP is scheduled for Saturday, December 11th. This is the last workday at the Heartland Overlook...
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