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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A technical guide to designing, building, and sustaining ecological landscapes. Native plant communities, rooted in history dating back to the last ice age and beyond, are ancient—but our modern methods for designing and, more importantly, maintaining them are still developing. These ecosystems persist because of human interaction. This course invites you to join a new […]
A technical guide to designing, building, and sustaining ecological landscapes. Native plant communities, rooted in history dating back to the last ice age and beyond, are ancient—but our modern methods for designing and, more importantly, maintaining them are still developing. These ecosystems persist because of human interaction. This course invites you to join a new […]
Join us for this native wildlife event and observe a working beehive and a caterpillar zoo. There will be information tables that feature insect life cycles, supporting pollinator species and insect predators. 10:30   Hike with a Naturalist. For more information on the guided hike, go here. 11:00   Meet our kestrel 1:00  […]
Registration is now open for the 9th annual Run for Raptors Trail Race, a trail walk/run in support of Lakeside Nature Center’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital. For all race information and […]
This native wildlife event features a scheduled, guided hike, a fly-tying demonstration and well as informational talks and tables about native, aquatic animals and more. All displays emphasize water quality […]
Join us for this native wildlife event and celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle’s 87th birthday. Learn cool facts about reptiles and how you can support them in the wild. Wilma’s friends from the library will distribute books. For more information on Wilma, go here. Participate in the scheduled, guided hike. Inside the center, tables will have […]
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 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 […]
Join us for a day of celebrating Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts. Activities will focus on badges and adventures for scouts 6-12 years of age. $10 admission fee, registration is […]
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 […]
