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Toggle navigation About MissionAnnual ReportBoard of DirectorsDiversity & EquityMonthly GivingStaffSponsorsFinancial InformationEmploymentPrograms Green Business NetworkGreen StewardsHeartland Tree AllianceKansas City WildlandsLitterRecycleWater & Energy ConservationRecycleBlogEvents EventsVolunteer Opportunities2022 GalaContact 816.561.1087 volunteer donate btg connects Environment Economy Community Our Mission Working to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy, and community. Bridging The Gap (BTG) works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by "connecting environment, economy and community," and is the premier organization in the area providing environmental education and volunteer action through more than 1,800 volunteers annually. As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of donations to keep working. If you believe in our mission, please consider making an investment in BTG. Whether it's $5 through our Core monthly giving program or a one-time gift, we are extremely thankful! Make a Donation Our Programs Bridging the Gap fulfills its mission through an extensive array of programs. Trees KC WildLands Recycling in KC Litter Water & Energy Conservation Green Business Network Trees Heartland Tree Alliance recognizes the importance of the trees along our streets, in our parks and around our homes, businesses, and public buildings. Heartland Tree Alliance trains advocates throughout the metro about the critically important benefits created by our urban trees. We also organize events to engage and educate the community. learn more KC WildLands Kansas City WildLands is a coalition of resource professionals, private conservation organizations, and conservation-minded citizens established to restore and manage the remnants of Kansas City’s original landscape. learn more Recycling in KC Bridging The Gap currently manages three of KCMO’s recycling centers. The money received from the materials is paid to the City of Kansas City, Missouri, which helps to cover the operating costs of the centers. learn more Litter Our mission is to involve citizens, businesses, and government in creating a cleaner and more beautiful Kansas City. We host stream cleanups and assist neighborhoods and community organizations in cleanups and green events. learn more Water & Energy Conservation Conserving water saves energy. Using less water reduces the energy required to process and deliver it to our homes and businesses. We offer several programs to help conserve water and energy. learn more Green Business Network Bridging The Gap’s Green Business Network KC is a network of environmental professionals and business people who all share a common goal: making sustainable business decisions that protect our natural resources AND make good business sense. learn more Join Our Core And join the growing number of individuals at the center of keeping Kansas City's environment and citizens healthy and thriving for generations to come. Show your support through monthly giving You have the power to make Kansas City's environmental focus stronger than ever. Through monthly donations, our special group of Core supporters ensures the growth of our sustainability programs that serve the community and work for a healthy, resilient environment for KC. You can give as much or as little as you are able and you can cancel or change your donation at any time. We can all be part of a more sustainable Kansas City! Donate Today upcoming events June 22 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Green Business Network Conserve, Preserve & Influence: Sustainability at the Kansas City Zoo view events calendar Volunteer With Us! Community Recycling Center Volunteer this fall with BTG at the Red Bridge Community Recycling Center, located at 5200 E. Red Bridge Rd in KCMO. Shifts available include: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 10:30 AM – 2 PM. Saturday shifts are 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM or 1 – 5 PM. Min age: 8 with parent. Volunteer alone at 14 yrs. Yes! I want to volunteer! bridging the gap by the numbers 80,622 cars visited the Community Recycling Centers 1,800 volunteers educating the public and restoring the environment 1,645 trees planted in the greater kansas city area last year What's happening now Trees are Medicine Trees are beneficial in so many ways, including improving human health. Trees can filter the air we breathe, reduce heat-related illness, provide us with nutritious food, speed up the recovery process, improve immune systems and encourage us to go outside and engage in recreational activities or socialize with neighbors. In addition to all of those … Continued read more Thank You Kansas City! On April 7, Bridging The Gap celebrated our 30th anniversary while drawing attention to the significant need for energy justice in our community. Thank you to the hundreds of people who attended and/or donated online to our silent auction – with your help we raised critical funds to support our programs, which work to make … Continued read more Tools for pruning small trees There are a variety of tools that can be used for pruning, from hand pruners to chainsaws. We’ll share which tools Heartland Tree Alliance uses while pruning young trees in Kansas City. A word to the wise: Pruning is intentional wounding for a specific purpose. Improper pruning can severely damage, stress or even kill trees. … Continued read more The Season’s Reflections Hey Kansas City. It’s Jacob here, the coordinator for Kansas City WildLands’ Seed Team. We’ve spent the last year out in the field searching for and collecting seed, or in the barn cleaning and sorting our harvest. Finally, the seed has found its destination – public lands undergoing restoration. Places in our city that are … Continued read more Meet a Member: The City of Kansas City, Missouri We recently chatted with Andy Savastino, Chief Environmental Officer for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, to learn more about what the city is currently working on and its goal for a resilient future. Savastino has worked for the city for 28 years and has been the Chief Environmental Officer for about 2 1/2 years. … Continued read more read more BTG blog posts thank you to our partners view all partners stay connected Sign up to receive exclusive Bridging the Gap news and updates. 1427 W 9th Street Suite 201 Kansas City, MO 64101 816.561.1087 ABOUT MissionBoard of DirectorsAnnual ReportDiversity & EquityStaffSponsorsFinancial InformationMonthly GivingEmployment PROGRAMS Green Business NetworkGreen StewardsHeartland Tree AllianceKansas City WildlandsLitterRecyclingWater & Energy Conservation QUICK LINKS BTG BlogDonate to our Tree FundGreen Event RentalsHike a WildlandPurchase a Rain BarrelRequest A SpeakerTool Lending Shed BUSINESS Business RecyclingJoin the Network KEEP IN TOUCH volunteer donate ContactPrivacy StatementNonprofit Status ©Bridging the Gap. All Rights Reserved. Web Design in Kansas City by Lifted Logic.com