Wildlife Assistance

If you’ve found an injured or potentially orphaned animal in Missouri,
we can help.

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Upcoming Signature Events

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Bugs Extravaganza
Saturday, July 19
10 am – 2 pm

Observe a working bee hive and caterpillar zoo, and meet our kestrel and tarantula. Also, presentations, activities and a guided hike.

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Run for Raptors Trail Race
Saturday, August 2
7 am – Noon

Registration is now open for the trail walk/run in support of Lakeside Nature Center’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital.

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Kids, Water, Fish & Frogs
Saturday, August 16
10 am – 2 pm

Something for everyone – activities, booths, crafts, hikes, native plant sale, live music, food and a beer garden.

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Native Garden Volunteer Events

Our next event is Saturday, June 14, 8-10 am.
Help maintain and improve the native gardens and learn about native gardening.

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More about our native gardens

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Educational Programming

With several different types of programming available, we can customize an event for your audience at one of our locations or yours.

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Native Animal Displays

Our award-winning facility houses about 60 animals including bald eagles and other birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. 

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Facility Rentals

Spaces within the Center are available for meetings or gatherings up to 300 people. Lake Lodge is a rustic dining hall with kitchen.

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Mother Nature Reads

A fun morning of storytelling for children, given by “Mother Nature.”
The next event is Saturday, July 5, 10 am.

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Explore Fox Hollow Trail

The trail meanders along limestone bluffs, beside the scenic Fox Hollow Creek and through old riparian forest.

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Hike with a Naturalist

Saturday, June 21, 10:30 – 11:30 am
This guided hike focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center.

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Celebrate your birthday with us.

Packages include a 2 ½-hour rental with a 30-minute live animal presentation by a Nature Center naturalist.

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