Rain Garden Remodel
Discover the Design Behind Resilient Stormwater Systems The rain garden at Lakeside Nature Center has undergone a major transformation — and now is your chance to learn how it was […]
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Native Garden Volunteer Event
This native garden volunteer event is to spread mulch in the newly created “Debby’s Sun Garden.” Dedicated to our friend, Debby Barker, this garden is in the process of being
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Fox Hollow Fest
Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun activities for all ages. Attendance is free with optional items for sale. Proceeds go to Friends of Fox Hollow for trail maintenance and improvements.
Run for Raptors Trail Race
Registration is now open for the 9th annual Run for Raptors Trail Race, a trail walk/run in support of Lakeside Nature Center’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital. For all race information and
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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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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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Celebrating Scouts
Join us for a day of celebrating scouts. Activities will focus on badges and adventures for scouts 6-12 years of age. Lunch on your own from 12:00 to 12:30. $10
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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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Native Garden Volunteer Event
Volunteers meet to remove invasive species, maintain/improve the native gardens and share knowledge of native gardening. Those new to native gardening are welcome to join and learn. Learn about Lakeside
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