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.
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 […]
Volunteers will remove invasive species, plant natives and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email ruth.stephens@kcmo.org if you are planning to attend and if you need tools or will bring your own. These workdays are weather dependent. You will be emailed if the day is cancelled due to inclement conditions. We will be meeting […]
This native wildlife event will feature some of today's wildlife that were around during the time of the dinosaurs. Arts and crafts will be available. Meet a turtle and a Virginia opossum.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
This native garden volunteer event is to spread mulch in the newly created "Debby's Sun Garden." Dedicated to our friend, Debby Barker, this garden is in the process of being redesigned and replanted. Learn about Lakeside Nature Center’s native gardens here. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to bring a group for […]
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 […]
Join Friends of Lakeside Nature Center and Little Blue River Watershed Coalition for the 35th annual Project Blue River Rescue. You will help to pick up storm drain trash along banks and illegal dumps on adjacent roads. Individuals that would like to join the Friends of Lakeside Nature Center group may register here. The group leader […]
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 […]
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 […]
