YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER: REGISTER now for this year's River Cleanup. INDIVIDUALS will pick up supplies on the day of the event in a drive thru line at Lakeside Nature Center. Drive Thru Only. No Parking, please do not get out of your car! We will come to you. Please Be Patient. GROUPS, We will arrange for GROUPS to get their site assignment and supplies before […]
Bring your children for a fun morning to hear Mother Nature read stories. Make a craft and take it home. You may also get a chance to meet one of our education animals.
All scheduled hikes are open to the public. There is no fee. Hikes will be cancelled in severe weather – call the center (816-513-8960) for confirmation. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day (i.e. raingear, layers of clothing for cold weather, sunscreen and hats for warm weather, insect repellent, closed-toed shoes or boots). […]
A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and most of all, stories. And tonight, there’s magic in the air… Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible […]
Welcome to Lakeside Nature Center’s Native Garden Team. We are so happy that you are willing to join us in this on-going project. Workdays may be cancelled because of the weather, if you have not been notified, call the Nature Center before coming. On workdays, please be sure to bring a refillable water bottle, garden gloves, […]
Celebrate Arbor Day in Kansas City with a tree planting in Loose Park (west of the Rose Garden, near Summit St. & 52nd). In case of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the Garden Center. An Autumn Splendor Sugar Maple will be planted in the Stanley R. McLane Arboretum in honor of Dona R. […]
Ages: 2+ FREE Join us for a fun filled day and enjoy an egg hunt, games, and crafts! Light refreshments will be served.
All Ages FREE This will be our annual egg hunt program. We will have an Easter Egg hunt, Crafts, Face painting and raffles for the children to win prizes.
Get ready for an EGG-citing adventure at Three Dog Bakery's annual Easter Begg! Our Egg-stravagant Attire contest will start at 1pm. Hop on over with your pup for the cutest competition of the season for a chance to win prizes! Dress up your furry friend in their best Easter-themed outfit-think bunnies, bonnets, and bowties. Bags for […]
Ages: 6 - 13 FREE Join us for a delightful egg hunt event this year! Bring your family and friends for a day full of fun and excitement as we search for colorful eggs filled with surprises and more. Don't miss out on this chance to make lasting memories and celebrate the holiday together!
All Ages Fee: $8 admission, $3 skate rental Come join us for some fun under the neon lights for our Cosmic Glow Skate. Wear your favorite glow in the dark attire and zoom around the neon lights to out of this world cosmic music.
Volunteers will remove invasive species and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email [email protected] if you are planning to attend. Please include if you need tools or will bring your own. These workdays are weather dependent. The workday will be cancelled if it is actively raining or it is forecast to rain before 6 pm (not […]
Ages: 55+ Fee: $10 This special event will be a spring celebration for all senior patrons and senior patrons in the surrounding areas/centers.
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