How the Kansas City Zoo is working to restore the population of native freshwater mussels

Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Zoo.

Many people think of mussels as something you find in the ocean and fry in France or boil in a black bean broth in China. But mussels are a broad category of bivalve mollusks found in rivers, ponds and lakes all over North America—or they should be, at least. Right now, scientists consider seventy percent… Continue reading How the Kansas City Zoo is working to restore the population of native freshwater mussels

8 Things To Do This Weekend In KC: July 28-31 2022

Tech N9ne will be performing at Kelce Jam. Photo by Zach Bauman

KC Chiefs Training Camp Red Rally Tech N9ne is performing a three-song set this Friday at the Red Rally in St. Joe. The pre-rally kicks off at 2 pm, with food and drink vendors and country singer Blane Howard. Then, at 6 pm, the official rally starts with the Cheifs Rumble drumline, KC Chiefs Cheerleaders,… Continue reading 8 Things To Do This Weekend In KC: July 28-31 2022