Did you know we have a woodland trail right in the heart of Kansas City? Yes, at Lakeside Nature Center you can take an extended hike through woodlands and also visit a savannah and a marsh. Encounters / Presentations: 10:00 am - Hike with a Naturalist - Learn about oak trees. For more information, go […]
The guided walk/hike, which focuses on oak trees 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 […]
The guided walk/hike, which focuses on geology 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 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 […]
Volunteers remove invasive species, plant natives and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email foxhollow@lakesidenaturecenter.org if you are planning to attend and if you need loppers and/or a hand saw provided. These workdays are weather dependent. You will be emailed if the day is cancelled due to inclement conditions. Volunteers will gather at the […]
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 […]
Green Works in Kansas City presents the free Eco Career Camp for 6th and 7th graders living in Kansas City, MO. • Science and Environmental Field Trips • Interact with Eco Career Professionals • Self Discovery • Live Animals • Friends, Fun and a lot More Go HERE for Information and Registration or contact […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
All about bugs: how they see, what they eat, who eats them, what noises they make. See a real beehive. Learn how to support pollinator species. Also, meet our Mississippi kite and American kestrel. Encounters / Presentations: 10:00 am - Hike with a Naturalist - Habitats. For more information, go here 11:00 am - Finn, […]
Due to the trails at Swope Park being closed from rain, the Run for Raptors Race Committee has made the very difficult decision to cancel this year's race. As stated on our website, there was not an option for a rain date this year due to scheduling conflicts. Although we cannot race on the trails, […]
