Join us for the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat drive-thru event. Please remain in your car as you drive though the parking lot. The first 250 treaters will receive a bag containing some animal trading cards and a scavenger hunt game (complete it for a prize.) As you drive through, you can gather a variety […]
The guided walk/hike, which focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center, typically occurs on the upper Fox Hollow trail which is primarily covered with rock and accessible for most participants. However, depending on the naturalist, another part of the Fox Hollow trail might also be incorporated, which may be a little more challenging for some […]
Learn about all of the amazing animals that come out at night and how we can help keep them safe. Encounters / Presentations: 10:00 am - Hike with a naturalist. For more information, go here. 11:00 am - Meet Storm, our great horned owl 12:00 pm - Learn about bats and how they are beneficial […]
Volunteers remove invasive species, trim and plant natives and maintain/improve the native gardens around the Nature Center. These workdays are weather dependent, so please call (816) 513-8960 before coming. Volunteers will gather at the front doors before work begins. The following are recommended: • wear work gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves, if […]
Bring your children for a fun morning and hear Mother Nature read a story. Make a craft and take it home. An education animal might make an appearance.
The guided walk/hike, which focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center, typically occurs on the upper Fox Hollow trail which is primarily covered with rock and accessible for most participants. However, depending on the naturalist, another part of the Fox Hollow trail might also be incorporated, which may be a little more challenging for some […]
Volunteers will remove bush honeysuckle, an invasive species, from the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email foxhollow@lakesidenaturecenter.org if you need loppers and/or a hand saw provided. This workday is weather dependent. It will be canceled if there is any active rain and/or snow or if the temperature is below 40 degrees. Volunteers will gather at […]
Learn how to be an earth keeper and support wildlife and habitats. From 'leaving the leaves' to creating darker skies for wildlife. Events: 10:30 am - Meet the American toad and learn why it's important to leave the leaves 11:30 am - Learn about the Missouri Dark Sky Initiative and how it helps all wildlife […]
Volunteers will remove bush honeysuckle, an invasive species, from the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email foxhollow@lakesidenaturecenter.org if you need loppers and/or a hand saw provided. This workday is weather dependent. It will be canceled if there is any active rain and/or snow or if the temperature is below 40 degrees. Volunteers will gather at […]
Bring your children for a fun morning and hear Mother Nature read a story. Make a craft and take it home. An education animal might make an appearance.
The guided walk/hike, which focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center, typically occurs on the upper Fox Hollow trail which is primarily covered with rock and accessible for most participants. However, depending on the naturalist, another part of the Fox Hollow trail might also be incorporated, which may be a little more challenging for some […]
Volunteers will remove bush honeysuckle, an invasive species, from the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email foxhollow@lakesidenaturecenter.org if you need loppers and/or a hand saw provided. This workday is weather dependent. It will be canceled if there is any active rain and/or snow or if the temperature is below 40 degrees. Volunteers will gather at […]
