Green Team
The Green Team is a group of employees and retiree volunteers that take on environmental projects across Kansas and Missouri since 1989.
Are you planting a pollinator garden this spring?
Yes I am!
Choose native plants for your garden; they're adapted to local soil and climates, which means they'll establish better in your garden and be easier to maintain. They will also provide the best source of nectar and pollen for local native pollinators. Also, provide clean water for pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds with a shallow dish, bowl or birdbath.
Learn more about which plants are best to use:
Not this year
Did you know that Evergy plants pollinator gardens throughout our service area? Gardens are planted at several sites where we have solar fields, including South Hutchinson and the Hawthorn power plant. If you'd like to visit one of our gardens, the pollinator garden at MO Hives is open for volunteer opportunities and events.
Projects
Completing 50 to 70 projects per year, mostly on weekends and evenings, the Green Team collaborates with conservation groups, agencies and schools in enhancing and fostering an understanding of the Kansas and Missouri environment as well as improving natural habitats and helping provide access to important environmental areas.
Since 1989, the Green Team has...
- Planted tens of thousands of trees
- Restored prairie by planting native grasses and forbs
- Removed invasive trees
- Partnered on environmental education publications
- Erected small-scale wind turbines for educational purposes
- Built trails, wetlands, bridges, boat ramps and look-outs to enhance access and educational opportunities
Event participation
Evergy's Green Team welcomes project ideas and partnering opportunities. If you're associated with an organization that's a recognized or registered non-profit, and would like to partner with the Evergy Green Team, please contact Green Team coordinator, Jason Schwartz.
Be sure to watch for photos and recaps of completed Green Team projects on Facebook.
Youth hunts
Our Green Team volunteers conduct guided hunts on Evergy-owned conservation property for youths who have never harvested a turkey, dove or deer. Emphasis is on safety and having a good learning experience. The hunts are held in early April for spring turkeys, September for doves, and the December and January rifle seasons for deer. Hunters must apply and be accepted in order to participate. Those with experienced mentors are encouraged to pursue hunting opportunities on their own to leave our limited hunt spaces for novice youths and their adult mentors.
