Volunteers will remove invasive species and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Learn about the Fox Hollow trail system here. Please email ruth.stephens@kcmo.org if you are planning to attend. Please […]
Safely celebrate nature in and around urban Kansas City by documenting all the wildlife species we can find during this City Nature Challenge. It can be any WILD plant, animal, […]
KC Parks Spring Fling on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM-3 PM at the Swope Park Bandstand celebrates the end of Earth week by teaching the community ways to incorporate sustainable practices to help make our […]
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 […]
Join us for a fun afternoon of exploring some of our native habitats and hiking our Fox Hollow trail. Learn about some of the plants and animals that surround us […]
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 […]
Discover the Design Behind Resilient Stormwater Systems The rain garden at Lakeside Nature Center has undergone a major transformation — and now is your chance to learn how it was done. Join the design/build team behind the overhaul for an engaging session on the principles and practices of sustainable stormwater design. This class will cover […]
Join us for this native wildlife event celebrating urban birds. There will be presentations with our raptor ambassadors, activities and arts and crafts. Events: • 10:30   Hike with […]
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. Please email ruth.stephens@kcmo.org if you are planning to attend. Please include if you need tools or will bring your own. If your school or organization would like to bring a group for invasive plant removal, please […]
Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun activities for all ages. Attendance is free with optional items for sale. Proceeds go to Friends of Fox Hollow for trail maintenance and improvements. To enhance your experience, you're encouraged to bring a folding chair, hat, bug spray and a refillable cup. We will have free cold drinks. This […]
