So, for my spring break I was in Kansas and Missouri. I spent three days doing volunteer/mission work with my sister in Lamonte, Missouri at a Christian Foster Community and was unable to take photos while I was there because of legal issues involving pictures of the foster kids. I heard from several people that the Arboretum was a great place in Overland Park so that is where these pictures were taken. Unfortunately, although there were cars and people when I arrived each day, it would start snowing before I found them on the 300+ acre grounds. Needless to say they left.
Down a dirt footpath into the woods, there is a clearing with about seven bird houses. Patrons can come here and observe the birds eating and listen to their singing.
The Arboretum boasts several gardens and requires support from donors.These purple flowers were in the garden sponsored by Kansas State University.
For the art enthusiast, the Arboretum displays art from around the world either worked into the landscape like this fox or along the paved path of the International Art Garden.
The Arboretum provides education and entertainment for all ages with its children's garden, which was added in 2000. This train set has electronic trains that wind through the miniature landscape.
The Erikson Water Garden is home to fish, ducks, turtles, wild grass, trees, and other plants.
With several lakes and ponds and over five miles of trails, bridges are a necessity. The designers; however, selected styles that compliment the habitat.
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