Wildlife Assistance

If you’ve found an injured or potentially orphaned animal in Missouri,
we can help.

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Upcoming Events

Mother Nature Reads
Saturday, Feb. 1,
10-10:30 am

Mother Nature Reads is a fun morning of storytelling for children.

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Hike with a Naturalist
Saturday, Feb. 1,
10:30 – 11:30 am

This guided hike focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center.

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All About Babies – Wildlife That is
Saturday, Feb. 15,
10 am – 2 pm

A native wildlife event about Missouri wildlife babies and their families.

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Explore Fox Hollow Trail

This trail meanders along limestone bluffs, beside the scenic Fox Hollow Creek and through old riparian forest.

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Fox Hollow Volunteer Event
Saturday, January 25, 2-4 pm

Help to remove invasive species during monthly Fox Hollow volunteer events.

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Celebrate your birthday with us!

Packages include a 2 ½-hour rental with a 30-minute live animal presentation by a Nature Center naturalist.

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Learn and have fun.

Educational Programming

With several different types of programming available, the Nature Center can customize an event for your audience.

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Native Animal Displays

Our award-winning facility houses about 60 animals including bald eagles and other birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. 

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Habitats

The Nature Center is surrounded by several unique habitats, including the Bethany Falls boulders and glades. Look for native animals that call these areas home.

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Signature Events

You’ll be sure to find a event that is fun and educational in our 19 signature events.

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Be a friend.

Join Friends of Lakeside Nature Center and help with wildlife rehabilitation, events, educational programming, trail and native garden maintenance and much more. 

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