• Fox Hollow Trail Work Day

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hike with a Naturalist – Habitats

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Eco Career Camp

    Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center 4750 Troost, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mother Nature Reads

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Native Garden Work Day

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hike with a Naturalist – Habitats (Bugs Extravaganza)

    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 […]

  • Bugs Extravaganza

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Run for Raptors Rain Cancellation

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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, […]

  • Mother Nature Reads

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Native Garden Work Day

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hike with a Naturalist – Habitats (Kids, Water, Fish and Frogs)

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Kids, Water, Fish, Frogs

    Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Learn about all things water related including how water quality impacts wildlife. Encounters / Presentations: 10:00 am - Hike with a naturalist and learn about habitats. For more information, go here. 11:00 am - Meet our frogs and toads 12:00 pm - Learn how you can affect and improve water quality 1:00 pm - Meet […]

    Free