Friends of Lakeside Nature Center

Friends of Lakeside Nature Center (FOLNC) was founded in 1983 as a support group for Lakeside Nature Center. A recognized 501(c)(3), FOLNC has over 100 active members.

After completing one of the three training classes held each year, FOLNC members can volunteer in many ways. They can assist with educational outreach to schools and groups, event staffing, native gardening, invasive species removal on the Fox Hollow trail system and animal care for our animal ambassadors and/or animals in the rehabilitation hospital.

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Member Benefits

• Receive the FOLNC printed, quarterly publication, Nature’s Window
• Receive the Volunteer Update e-newsletter
• Eligible to vote
• Eligible to hold office of the FOLNC board of directors
• Eligible to serve on a standing committee of FOLNC
• Eligible to become a mentor in one or more areas of interest as determined by the FOLNC board of directors and/or staff of Lakeside Nature Center

Member Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Pay annual membership dues (see below)
• Sign a liability disclaimer and abide by the City of KCMO and FOLNC code of ethics
• Participate in orientation and training classes
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of service for Lakeside Nature Center each year

Membership Dues

Renewing Member: $30

Renewing Senior Member (age 55 and older): $20

New Member: $50*
Please submit a new member application. Once you have been sent an invitation to attend a new member orientation, please pay your first year dues before attending the orientation class. * These dues include a fee for new member training materials. 

Learn more about volunteering with Friends of Lakeside Nature Center

Call (816) 513-8960 or email membership@lakesidenaturecenter.org.