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 are welcome to join this native garden work day to plant, weed and deadhead the native gardens around Lakeside Nature Center. Please gather at the Nature Center front doors before work begins. The following are recommended: • wear work gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves, if weather allows, • apply insect/tick repellent […]
Wilma in display. Photo © Susie Harris Join us for this native wildlife event and celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle's birthday. Learn cool facts about reptiles and how you can support them in the wild. Wilma's friends from the library will distribute books. 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 […]
Join us for a night of suspense, intrigue and delicious food - all for a good cause. Come dressed in your best gangster attire or detective outfit and be prepared for a night of fun and excitement. This event is a fundraiser for the Lakeside Nature Center, so your participation will help support a great […]
Activities focus on badges and adventures for scouts aged 6-12. $10 admission fee, registration is required. Maximum capacity of 100 scouts. Scouts receive a ‘fun’ patch and participate in 6 activities that lead to badges and adventure.
