Volunteers meet to remove invasive species, maintain/improve the native gardens and share knowledge of native gardening. Those new to native gardening are welcome to join and learn. Learn about Lakeside Nature Center’s native gardens here. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to bring a group for a volunteer event, please fill out […]
Drive through our parking lot where you can stop at the various 'trunks' for treats, meet our animal ambassadors and receive a bag with education information. This event is free […]
At this native wildlife event, you will meet and learn about many of Missouri’s nocturnal wildlife and how you can help keep them safe. Arts and crafts will also be […]
If you are looking for guided hikes in Kansas City, our Hike with a Naturalist focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center. The hikes typically occur on the upper Fox […]
Volunteers will remove invasive species and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Learn about the Fox Hollow trail system here. You must RSVP 2 days prior to the workday. Please submit an inquiry form here. Workdays will only be cancelled if below 40 degrees and/or actively raining Wear long pants/sleeves/eye protection and sturdy shoes Wear insect […]
Get ready to twist and shout at a rockin’ 1950’s sock hop, but watch out—things might get a little wild! You are cordially invited to our third annual, Murder Mystery Dinner. This fundraiser for Lakeside Nature Center supports our mission of education, conservation and rehabilitation of Missouri’s wildlife. Join us for a fun and suspenseful […]
Mother Nature Reads is a fun morning of storytelling for children, given by "Mother Nature." Make a craft and take it home. Occasionally, a presentation with one of our education […]
If you are looking for guided hikes in Kansas City, our Hike with a Naturalist focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center. The hikes typically occur on the upper Fox […]
Volunteers will remove invasive species and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Learn about the Fox Hollow trail system here. You must RSVP 2 days prior to the workday. Please submit an inquiry form here. Workdays will only be cancelled if below 40 degrees and/or actively raining Wear long pants/sleeves/eye protection and sturdy shoes Wear insect repellent, […]
Volunteers will remove invasive species and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Learn about the Fox Hollow trail system here. You must RSVP 2 days prior to the workday. Please submit an inquiry form here. Workdays will only be cancelled if below 40 degrees and/or actively raining Wear long pants/sleeves/eye protection and sturdy shoes Wear insect repellent, […]
Join us for this native wildlife event to learn how to be an earth keeper and support wildlife and habitats. Table displays include ‘leaving the leaves’, creating darker skies for wildlife, planting native plants, amphibians and composting. Arts and crafts will be available. 11:0 am Meet some amphibians. 12:00 Presentation by Dark Sky Initiative, “Lights […]
Mother Nature Reads is a fun morning of storytelling for children, given by “Mother Nature.” Make a craft and take it home. Occasionally, a presentation with one of our education animals is given. For more information on our education animals, go here.
