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). […]
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, […]
Free Help us celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle’s birthday. Learn cool facts about reptiles and how you can support them in the wild. Wilma’s friends from the library will distribute books There will also be arts and crafts activities and display tables. 11 a.m. – Wilma The Box Turtle Noon – Reptiles of Missouri 1 […]
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). […]
Activities focus on Badges and Adventures for Scouts aged 6-12. $10 admission fee, registration is required. Cap of 100 scouts. Scouts receive a ‘fun’ patch and participate in 6 activities that lead to badges and adventure.
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). […]
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, […]
Free Gather treats and meet several of our animal ambassadors during this unique drive-thru event. Guests are invited to drive through the parking lot, receive a bag with education information, stop at the various ‘trunks’ for treats and meet our animal ambassadors.
Free Learn about all of the cool animals that come out at night and how we can help keep them safe. Guests can participate in the scheduled hike and come inside the center to learn all about many of Missouri’s nocturnal wildlife while also doing arts and crafts. 11 a.m. – Great Horned Owl Noon – […]
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). […]
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.
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