City Nature Challenge
Safely celebrate nature in and around urban Kansas City by documenting all the wildlife species we can find during this City Nature Challenge. It can be any WILD plant, animal, […]
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activities for adults
Hike with a Naturalist
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
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Hike with a Naturalist
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
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Around Since the Dinosaurs – a Native Wildlife Event
This native wildlife event will feature some of today’s wildlife who were around with dinosaurs. Meet two of them, our turtle and a Virginia opossum. Arts and crafts will be
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Earth Keepers – a Native Wildlife Event
Join us for this native wildlife event to learn how to be an earth keeper and support wildlife and habitats. From ‘leaving the leaves’ to creating darker skies for wildlife.
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What’s Out at Night – a Native Wildlife Event
Learn about all of the cool animals that come out at night and how we can help keep them safe. Participate in the scheduled, guided hike. For more information on
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KC Parks Spring Fling
KC Parks Spring Fling on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM-3 PM at the Swope Park Bandstand celebrates the end of Earth week by teaching the community ways to incorporate sustainable practices to help make our
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Trunk or Treat – a Halloween event
Drive through our parking lot where you can stop at the various ‘trunks’ for treats, meet our animal ambassadors and receive a bag with education information. This event is free
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Wilma’s Birthday Party – a Native Wildlife Event
Join us for this native wildlife event and celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle’s 87th birthday. Learn cool facts about reptiles and how you can support them in the wild. Wilma’s
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Kids, Water, Fish and Frogs – a Native Wildlife Event
This native wildlife event features a scheduled, guided hike, a fly-tying demonstration and well as informational talks and tables about native, aquatic animals and more. All displays emphasize water quality
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