Summer Solstice Fun-Raiser

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Rain date: Sunday, June 21, 2026, same time

Location

Pollinator Prairie
320 S Blake St, Olathe, KS
Just west of I-35 and the Santa Fe / 135th Street exit

NOTE: Google Maps may show the incorrect location or directions for this event. The easiest directions are:

From the intersection of I-35 and Santa Fe (135th St.), go west on Santa Fe 0.3 miles to Blake St. (3 blocks past the railroad overpass). Turn left (south) at the Domino's Pizza on Blake and go 3 blocks to the dead-end circle.

Join us for The Resilient Activist's 2026 Fun-Raiser!
Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, donations to the Circle of Light fun-raiser will be matched until we reach our $10,000 goal. Your contribution will have double the impact, helping The Resilient Activist continue building resilience, connection, and support for environmental advocates and changemakers.
The Silent Auction IS LIVE! Check it out and start your bidding now!
Auction will remain open online until 8:30 pm CT June 20th.
You must be present or able to pick up your winning item in the Kansas City area after the event.

Circle of Light: A Summer Solstice Celebration

Celebrate the longest day of the year with The Resilient Activist at the beautiful Pollinator Prairie in Olathe, KS. This special summer solstice gathering is part community celebration, part nature experience, and part fundraiser in support of our programs.

Together, we’ll enjoy an evening of connection, reflection, learning, and wonder in a unique restored landscape. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about The Resilient Activist’s mission, hear the remarkable & checkered story of the Pollinator Prairie as a remediated Superfund site, and experience the beauty and biodiversity of the gardens at golden hour.

The evening will include a mix of scheduled and self-guided activities, light refreshments, and time to meander, connect, and celebrate the season.

What to Expect

General Agenda - subject to change. More details below!

6:30 pm Event Begins
6:30 pm Silent Auction continues online; ends at 8:30 pm.
7:00 pm Welcome and short presentation on the history and restoration of the site and the Summer Solstice
8:00 pm Guided meditation in a peaceful, natural setting
8:45 pm Silent Auction Winners announced
Ongoing Tours of the Prairie’s four gardens and restored woodland, with highlights of notable plants and ecological features
Ongoing Time to explore the space at your own pace - bring your yard games!
Ongoing Interactive nature-based activities, which may include a scavenger hunt, plant shadow drawings, temporary mandalas, flower crowns, music, and more ...

Good to Know Before You Come

Light desserts and beverages will be provided.
This is an outdoor event in a sunny location, so bring a hat or visor and sunscreen.
Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking around the site. Most of the site is wheelchair accessible, with paved sidewalks with a very slight grade. Some areas require walking through mowed grass or on mulched trails.
While there are a few benches, we recommend that you bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on during the crafts and presentations.
Children are welcome with an accompanying adult.
There is plenty of nearby free parking on the street and in designated off-street areas
Restroom access will be available via an on-site porta-potty

About The Resilient Activist

Your attendance helps bring The Resilient Activist community together while raising funds to support our ongoing programs. This evening is a chance to celebrate the summer solstice, connect with others who care about resilience and the natural world, and experience an inspiring local site with an important environmental story.

Our goal for this event is to raise $10,000 to help sustain our nonprofit’s work and expand opportunities for people to build resilience, find community, and stay engaged in the work they care about.

Want to donate an Auction item? Like to have your company sponsor the event? Email us at info@theresilientactivist.org

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