Outdoor activities groups near Leawood, KS

Outdoor Tennis Meetup is for players of all levels who want to enjoy tennis and meet new friends.

Welcome to OUTdoors KC - the LGBT+, their friends and family adventuring club of Kansas City. Join us for hiking, paddling, backpacking and more. OUTdoors KC is a judgement-free Meetup open to all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels. Even though we are originally an LGBT group, friends and allies are more than welcomed. Diversity in all areas, experience level, gender, age, race, all may participate. If you have a four-legged friend you would like to bring along feel free, provided they're under your control and it is not otherwise noted in the event’s description. Adventuring with us starts with you, and probably the most exciting part about our group is that our outings are just as diverse as our members. Whether it’s leisurely day hikes around town, paddling the Muddy Mo, or multi-night backpacks in the Ozark Mountains we strive to maintain an active year-round calendar. Many of our events will have food and museum add-ons. If you have an idea for an event feel free to make a suggestion in the discussions section. A minimal fee is collected to cover the annual fees charged to operate of $197. Our outings are planned with thought. Your safety is important, itineraries will be followed set by the event organizers. \*Being prepared is the key to enjoying the great outdoors.

Active Kansas City group is no longer hosting activities. We hope you find another group that is a good match for your interests. If you own a kayak, paddleboard or canoe, join [Paddle KC paddling club](https://www.meetup.com/paddlekc) to enjoy monthly activities for paddlers. Upcoming winter activities include local paddles (with cold water gear), pool sessions, paddler happy hours, Florida kayaking trip, and more.

## What we're about **Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Our local network activities range from hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, bird watching, fishing, and more.**

We are here to help you release, reconnect, resurrect and restore true freedom and understanding in your life. Are you ready and willing to activate your true power and walk your true worth now?! If so come check us out! We host monthly Master Your Dream workshops and events such as Sacred Healing Experiences, an healing gathering centered around mindful movement meditation and hands on healing. We also host quarterly Embrace Your Season retreats which includes plant medicine journeys for those interested that are centered around connecting to the love and wisdom within yourself!

General meetings, committee meetings, discussions, social gatherings, etc of the two Sierra Club groups in the Kansas City metro area, the [Thomas Hart Benton](http://missouri.sierraclub.org/thb/) group (Missouri) and the [Kanza](http://kansas.sierraclub.org/) group (Kansas). If you're looking for outdoor activities - hiking, biking, backpacking, floating, etc - check out our [Outings meetup group](http://www.meetup.com/KC-Sierra-Club-Outings/). You do not have to be a Sierra Club member to join this meetup group or participate in the outings, though we [welcome you to join for as little as $15](https://tinyurl.com/jointtheclub).

**This Meetup site manages trip announcements and sign-ups.** We offer various outdoor programs, including beginner backpacking in spring and fall. Our modern backpacking equipment library and wilderness navigation support these programs, and we also organize backpacking trips, day hikes, service days, and other activities. We are part of the National Sierra Club's "Local Outdoors" program and organize outdoor activities. These outings (a/k/a "trips") are focused on the KC Area community and are designed to be inclusive. We are closely affiliated with the Sierra Club's Thomas Hart Benton and the Kanza & Wakarusa groups. We aim to welcome individuals from all backgrounds, and many of our members are committed to conservation, equity, and social welfare advocacy. Our activities happen at places whose current names we can see on Google Maps, e.g., Missouri and Kansas. We know the people living there are Missourians and Kansans. Historically, it's worth noting that these areas could have had different names, and the people living there could have had other names, too. Here is a [helpful mapping tool to consider these matters](https://native-land.ca/), [another referencing many established, well-known trails re: these matters](https://pnts.org/new/native-lands-national-trails/) and [a resource for additional perspective](https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/about/understandings). Are you looking for a way to connect with nature, meet new people, or get some exercise? Sierra Club's local outings with us and [inter/national trips](https://content.sierraclub.org/outings/) have something for everyone. Join Sierra Club on an outing today! While you do not have to be a Sierra Club member to join this meetup group or participate in the outings, we [welcome you to join for as little as $15](https://tinyurl.com/jointtheclub) as it supports the overall Sierra Club, including the Local Outdoors program. We sometimes ask for small donations to cover the costs of training our outing leaders in various areas, such as Wilderness First Aid, and maintaining our gear lending library for backpacking courses. It's important to note that the Sierra Club is a Section 501(c)(4) non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code, which means that any donations made are not tax-deductible. Additionally, our leaders are unpaid volunteers who generously give their time to lead these outings. Concerning backpacking, in addition to the beginning backpacking program, our leaders host beginning and higher backpacking locally and sometimes regionally, with regular options for big league trips on [Sierra Club inter/national outings](https://content.sierraclub.org/outings/), for which our local outings can help prepare you. Those backpacking trips we put on locally/regionally are often to provide a progression to those who have completed the beginning backpacking program and also for leaders to get away and do team-building. Our leaders are volunteers and organize diverse activities according to their interests. Day hikes, cycling, backpacking, and camping are some of our activities. Still, we also participate in other activities such as picking up trash, bird watching, clearing brush along a hiking trail, crawling in a cave, or eradicating invasive vegetation. You can feel confident that our leaders are certified for outings leadership, including the first aid training required for the level of the outing they are leading, and they complete structured pre-trip planning. Due to certification requirements, only our leaders may create outings. However, please suggest nature—or conservation-oriented outings; one of our leaders may make them happen. To make sure everything runs smoothly during our outings, RSVP in advance. So that you know, we do not accept walk-ins. Leaders have the final say before and during the outing, and they may require certain minimums for fitness, experience, and equipment. We will give you all the relevant information to set clear expectations, and we appreciate your cooperation in following the instructions. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you on our next outing! Minors can join many day hikes, but only if they are accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. Please check the outing description to see if it allows minors. Sierra Club has a policy regarding pets on outings. Generally, pets, especially dogs, are prohibited unless the outing specifies otherwise. However, service animals are permitted and are not considered pets. Outdoor activities occur more frequently in late spring and fall/winter and decrease during summer when leaders take personal trips or go on the water. For the safety of all individuals, please be aware that firearms are strictly prohibited during outings. Carpooling is encouraged among participants, but it is important to note that carpooling arrangements are strictly private and not covered by Sierra Club's insurance. As such, the club assumes no liability for any issues arising from carpooling or ride-sharing arrangements. All Sierra Club outing participants must sign a standard participant agreement as part of the sign-in process. This agreement will be linked in individual Outing announcements; you can easily review it before signing it. You must complete a medical form if you plan to go on a backcountry, overnight, or day trip more than an hour away from an emergency medical facility. The trip leader will review the form and respect your privacy. We take the privacy of our participants very seriously and ensure that the responses on the form are kept confidential. In emergencies, the form will be available during the trip. After the trip, we will either return or delete the form. Whenever possible, we prefer to collect medical forms at the trailhead. However, for backpacking trips, we need to conduct a more thorough vetting process of the participants to ensure everyone's safety. Therefore, we require the medical forms to be filled out and submitted upfront for backpacking trips. It is essential to prioritize the health and safety of everyone attending an outing. So, individuals who feel unwell or display symptoms of any contagious illness are asked not to participate in the outing. \-\-\-\-\- Please immediately let the outing leader know if you have any concerns during or after an outing. If you receive an unwelcome message from another member on Meetup, Meetup provides some guidance on individual action. Also, please don't hesitate to contact us if you need more help. This group is committed to posting events supporting the Sierra Club and those interested in participating.

Hello!

And welcome to the Adventure Club. We are a bunch of semi normal people looking to explore, exercise, and just have fun. We are not limited to any particular sport or event, so if you have an idea, let us know. We will try to match up the different fitness levels with other members. And that works best if we have a large active group. But be ready to sweat and push your comfort zone.

All outdoor activities are sought after. So if you are looking for backpacking, camping, biking (road and mountain), hiking, rock climbing, skiing, scuba, sailing, flying, outdoor photography, kayaking, shooting, or anything else having to do with adventure or fun, then this may be the place. but it depends on you!

I'm hoping all of you, including the inactive ones (you know who you are.), will contact me. Please bring your thoughts, knowledge, and fun ideas. Last minute ideas are welcome too. How many times have you gone biking alone? No need to do that anymore. Please send me an email and introduce yourself, a little about why you joined, and how I can help you.

The best way to make this club work for you, is to post messages (questions, thought, ideas, advice) on the boards about what it is you like to do. Tell us your goals. Then tell me, and the club, when you would like to get a group together to enjoy the event.

I've learned that most people would rather sit and wait for someone else to post a meetup. Or they talk themselves out of attending due to a million and one reasons. Please, please, please, don't do that. That is a good way to get yourself removed from the club. Let me add - No-Shows suck! Talking yourself out of attending is also a good way to hold yourself back from many positive things. Be an active member! Have fun. Make friends. Even host an event every now and then. (highly encouraged) It's not hard. It's a great way to meet others. And you get to pick the place and activity!

Welcome aboard. I'll see you outside.
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**If you own a kayak, paddleboard or canoe, join PADDLE KC Kansas City paddling club!** Local Kansas City area paddling, skills and safety training, weekend and longer trips, and FUN every month! Why Join Paddle KC Paddling Club? * You’ll enjoy fun paddling activities and adventures * Explore many local Kansas City area paddling spots in your kayak, SUP or canoe * Visit rivers, parks and paddling "bucket list" destinations on weekend and longer trips * Learn beginner to advanced skills and tips * Attend events a few times a year, or a few times a month - lots of options to fit your schedule * Grow friendships with nice people who love staying active outdoors **YOU MUST OWN a kayak, SUP or canoe to join this paddling club**. No rentals. **Paddle KC is an ACA Paddle America Club using the Meetup platform to manage frequent events. We are not a standard "Meetup group" so be sure to read this group description and also event descriptions.**  We’re a friendly, diverse, inclusive group of people who kayak, standup paddleboard or canoe, and who enjoy staying active outdoors. Members are single and married men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Kids and dogs are welcome at most events. We walk our talk of following paddlesport recommended practices, including wearing life jackets while paddling. Our Organizer and many Event Hosts have completed skills and safety training. **Membership is only $20 a year for an individual or family (spouses and kids). You receive a free 30 day trial membership to check out our paddling club.** After 30 days, you'll see an option to pay the $20 membership fee to remain in the group. This fee helps us cover the many costs of running this active volunteer group, and filters in those who value the amazing variety and quality of activities, information, and learning opportunities we provide. The membership fee is non-refundable. To add a family member to your membership, put their name(s) in your Paddle KC group profile Question #3 ("Family memb?"). The Meetup site doesn't offer an automated family membership option, or even the option to add another question, so we use this (clunky) workaround for now. **Membership benefits are based on participation**, so RSVP for an event after you join the group. If you don't see a paddling activity of interest that works with your schedule, suggest one!  Examples of activities: • **Kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing**. Sometimes planned in advance, sometimes last-minute invitations. Some casual social paddles, some endurance paddles of 20-some miles or multiple days, and occasional whitewater runs.  • **Skills and safety training** provided during events as well as classes. • **Day, weekend, or longer paddling trips** to local places, state parks, national parks, or interesting destinations.  • **Occasional social events** like happy hours, game nights and visits to local attractions. • **Unique trips and local activities** created just for our group of paddling friends. If you are the adventurous sort, you'll love this group! Nothing crazy or unsafe, but very cool activities.  • A few of our annual and recurring events: Ozark River Trips, Kayaking Games Day, Demo Days, Skills Clinics, Full Moon and Night Paddles, Underground Kayaking, Dog Paddles, Yoga & Paddle, Missouri River trips, Oktoberfest Mo River Hop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  We have simple and reasonable guidelines for all PADDLE KC members. These "rules" help ensure a great experience for you and also our volunteers who plan and host activities that we all enjoy.  **1) Read and follow group and event instructions**. It's your responsibility to read and follow event instructions, including any specific requirements. **2) Post a CLOSEUP photo of your face and use your real first name** (or what you go by in real life) on your PADDLE KC profile enabling other members to easily recognize you. We're a friendly group and recognizable photos and real names are important. NO fake names, group shots, covered face, stylized photo filters, vertical cropping where only the top of your head shows, or distant photos that don't clearly show your face. If you don't want to be recognized or object to providing a clear photo showing your face or your real first name, this is not the group for you. If you have trouble adding a photo using your phone, try on a pc browser. **3) Manage your RSVPs to avoid frequent no-shows and frequent last-minute changes to No**. Be considerate and respectful to other members, volunteer event hosts, community partners, and venues who are impacted by no-shows or last-minute RSVP changes. If you do change your Yes RSVP to No frequently, or no-show (RSVP Yes but don’t show up) frequently, or RSVP for multiple events that occur at the same time, you will be removed from Paddle KC. You are also responsible for your guests' RSVPs, so encourage them to join the group so you aren't impacted by their RSVP changes or no-shows. **4) Participate**. This group is for active paddlers who get together to share paddling experiences. We host events all year - up to 170 events annually! Sign up and show up! You'll have a great time!  **5) Be considerate and nice to members, hosts and venues**. We are a friendly, welcoming bunch and treat others well. We welcome diversity and those who participate in a positive way. Negative or disruptive influences will be removed.  **6) Do not sell at or promote at members**. We are here to socialize and enjoy time on the water with PADDLE KC members. No sales pitches or promoting products, services, events, or other groups without approval of the group Organizer. If you show up just to plug outside activities or groups, or use group information for marketing purposes, you'll be removed. Just show up and have a good time. If you do have a product or service that you believe will benefit members, contact the Organizer. These simple, common-sense guidelines are based on many years of experience in coordinating group events, and help ensure a great experience for all of us. I look forward to seeing you on the water soon. Let's have a good time!

Have you ever felt like the MHA group were powerwalkers/hikers and you couldn't keep up? Are you recovering from an illness or injury but want to get out and start walking? Are you starting on a weight loss journey, want to get out to move more and hate the gym? Do you enjoy the outdoors at a recreational pace? MHA Walk and Talk Meetup group is specifically designed to go to all your favorite outdoor trails and parks around the KC metro and do walks at a slower pace, at only 2-4 miles in length within an hour or so time frame. Features: -Rugged and paved hikes and walks -Community of other walkers -Make new friends -Have a great conversation that passes the time quickly -Accountability -Motivation by being in a group -Build your strength and conditioning

Welcome to the Leawood Sharing Meetup Group! This group is dedicated to bringing together individuals who are passionate about sharing their interests with others in the Leawood community. Whether you enjoy cooking, book clubs, outdoor adventures, or anything in between, this is the place for you. Our goal is to foster connections and create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and heard. Join us for fun events, engaging discussions, and memorable experiences. Let’s build a strong and vibrant community together!

Are you a medical marijuana patient? 420 friendly? Cannabis lover? Or are you just a down to earth, open minded person who loves hiking, camping, or anything to do with the outdoors and wants to meet like-minded others? If you are any of these, this group is for you!

(I recently moved from Los Angeles to KCMO, so the events in 2020 and older all took place in Southern California. I look forward to adding new events in the Kansas City area and look forward to meeting new people here!)

Welcome to Midwest Hiking and Adventures! Everyone is welcome in this group as well as all skill levels. We will do things locally as well as regionally. We will focus primarily on hiking but will throw in other adventures from time to time, such as a day trip or weekend getaway.  **\*VERY IMPORTANT\*** 1\. Actively manage your RSVP's\. If you say you'll attend and don't show for an event\, then hosts will mark you as a 'no show' and have the right to move you to the 'not going' list on their next event\. Thank you for being respectful to everyone in the community\.  2\. Be advised that this is not a dating group\.  Sometimes people meet and there is a connection and start dating\.  That's great\.  Not a problem\.  But\, do not join this group looking for a date and do not message and harass members in hopes of a date\.  Use common sense here\.  We want everyone to be able to feel comfortable joining the group and attending scheduled events without fear\.  If you feel uncomfortable with someone's behavior at an event\, please privately let your host know\. 4\. This group requires that your profile has a photo to join\.  The majority do but there are some that don't\.  Please use a photo of YOU and keep a photo of yourself on your profile even after joining\.  We want to know who you are\.  I get it\.  You want privacy or have reasons for not putting a photo of yourself on your profile\.  Consider this\.  What would it be like if NO ONE used a photo of themselves for their profile\.  Don't YOU want to know who you're attending events with?  Join us and let's have some fun, be active, and make some new friends in the process. We look forward to meeting you! **LIABILITY DISCLAIMER** **All activities in this meetup group are at your own risk. Meetup, organizers, and leaders are not responsible for any injury incurred by participating in any of our group outings.**  **Please review and understand the liability waiver below:** By joining Midwest Hiking and Adventure, I understand that during my participation in any event or activity organized by Midwest Hiking and Adventure, I may be exposed to risks including, but not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death ("Injuries and Damages"). I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Midwest Hiking and Adventure, its organizers, event hosts and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the activity. I further agree to Hold Harmless Midwest Hiking and Adventure and leaders from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the activity. I have read this document in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the activity. If I bring guests to participate in the event I take full responsibility of the guests and agree to all above terms and conditions.

Are you a medical marijuana patient? 420 friendly? Cannabis lover? Or are you just a down to earth, open minded person who loves being social, visiting fun places, being outdoors, and wants to meet like-minded others? If you are any of these, this group is for you!

(I recently moved from Los Angeles to KCMO, so the events in 2020 and older all took place in Southern California. I look forward to adding new events in the Kansas City area and look forward to meeting new people here!)

We are the Fun Boomers, an active, fun and friendly group of single people and couples from the Baby Boom generation. Our goal is to provide a safe welcoming space to meet new people and socialize, planned activities to enjoy, places to go and fun things to do together. We offer a wide range of social activities including dancing, happy hours, live music concerts, performing arts, movies, dining out, brunch/lunch/dinner, symphony concerts, picnics, sports watch parties, vineyard visits, bowling/bocce ball and generally anything fun to do with a group. We continue to grow and serve as a gathering place that brings people together to connect and have fun. Anyone living in the KC Metro area is welcome to join us. Social connection is important to our well-being, and we hope that when events are available you will make an effort to join in the activities. We welcome offers to help out at events in whatever way you choose. Member participation enables us to offer more events and helps you meet more people. If you sign up for an event and change your mind, please be considerate of the host and change your attendance to a No so we know how many to expect. We do not charge membership dues, and it is free to belong and enjoy the planned activities and social opportunities our group offers. We prohibit any misuse of member's private contact information for purposes of promoting or selling goods or services, politicizing, pressuring, soliciting or misleading our members.

**Google Developer Group (GDG) Kansas City** is an independent user group focused on bringing content and resources in and around the Google ecosystem to the Kansas City tech community. Discussions are relevant for solo techies, startups, and corporate IT. **Women Techmakers (WTM) Kansas City** is a program that provides visibility, community, and resources for women in technology. The focus is on empowering women in their careers by providing access to curated resources and events, as well as content from GDG Kansas City, Google, our partners, and the KC and global tech communities. **Here are a few of the topics that we have covered so far:** [Android](https://developer.android.com/), [AngularJS](https://angularjs.org/), [Google Assistant](https://developers.google.com/actions/), [App Engine](https://developers.google.com/appengine/), [Apps Script](http://www.google.com/script/start/), [Google Maps](https://developers.google.com/maps/), [Dart](https://www.dartlang.org/), [Google Cloud Platform](https://cloud.google.com/), [Firebase](https://firebase.google.com/), [Google Beacons Platform](https://developers.google.com/beacons/), patent law, and lots more! If you would like to stay up to date with events and activities of the group, please follow us on [Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/GDG-Kansas-City/). If you would like to take part in discussions about the group, future events, and future content, feel free to direct message us and/or visit with us at our monthly meetups. GDG Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) organization. **Disclaimer:** *GDG Kansas City is an independent group; our activities and the opinions expressed here should in no way be linked to Google, the corporation.* \