We invite you to explore the beautiful Parkville Nature Sanctuary in the Northland, for a walking meditation or a chance to commune with friends and new acquaintances. Meet at the picnic tables at the trailhead. We’ll walk the trail for about an hour, pausing to look for spring ephemeral flowers and check on the PawPaw trees which should be in bloom. (PawPaw photo is from: DickClarkMises, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Date: April 11th, 2026, 2:00 pm Rain date: Sunday April 19, 2:00 pm
Location: Parkville Nature Sanctuary, 100 E 12 St, Parkville, MO 64152
Consider an optional stop afterward at Popculture Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream (just down Main Street from the Sanctuary) for a treat and a chat.
Note: This trail is unpaved, and hilly in places. Wear sturdy shoes. Pups and pets will have to stay home for this one; pets are not allowed at the Sanctuary.
Consider bringing water, a hat, and sunscreen. There are no restrooms on the Sanctuary property. However, the playing field just next to the Sanctuary’s parking lot has Porta-potties that MAY be unlocked.
Our Event Leader: Anna
Anna Graether is a Johnson County Extension Master Naturalist, Board Member of The Resilient Activist, and Nature Advisor with Deep Roots KC. She brings a grounded, encouraging approach to habitat gardening that prioritizes progress over perfection and connection over overwhelm.
