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Lakeside Nature Center

LOCATED IN SWOPE PARK the center and leave
a message. A staff
4701 E. Gregory Blvd. member will contact
816-513-8960 you to provide
lakesidenaturecenter.org assistance.
Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Facility Rental
Holidays: Call for Schedule Looking for a unique
Lakeside Nature Center provides an exciting opportunity to get up facility to rent for
close and personal with the natural world. LNC provides educational your special occasion? Lakeside Nature Center or the Lake Lodge at
and recreational opportunities focused on the environment and Camp Lake of the Woods may be the ideal spot. Call for details and
sustainability. Built in 1999, the facility is one of Swope Park’s reservations.
newest additions and typically houses about 75 animals, including
two bald eagles, a 25-lb. alligator snapping turtle and an endangered Volunteers
Massasauga rattlesnake. Friends of Lakeside Nature Center support the center by providing
volunteers and funding to assist with exhibits, programs and
Animal Rehabilitation wildlife rehabilitation. Call for information, or visit the website at
Lakeside Nature Center is one of Missouri’s largest wildlife rehabilitation lakesidenaturecenter.org.
facilities. If you have a native Missouri animal in need, please call

Organized Groups Programs

Lakeside Nature Center offers a variety of programs and Programs last approximately 1 hour and cost is $5/student. Classes
opportunities for groups of all ages. Everyone enjoys free are offered at the nature center or can be brought to your site
admission to our nature center, featuring live animal displays of unless otherwise noted.
native wildlife. Hike our nature trails and discover the wonders of Bugs Among Us
local habitats. Fox Hollow Nature Trail is a 2-mile hike or take the Discover the diversity of insects by studying insect characteristics
short hike at one-half mile.
and life cycles.
Habitat Hikes Fur, Feathers, Scales and Slime
Habitats are located less than a mile from the nature center. Touch different animal coverings to learn differences among
Transportation will need to be provided by your organization. vertebrate groups.
Program lasts approximately 2 hours and costs $6/student.
Nature Connection
Wetland Study Take an up-close look at birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians or
Explore the nearby wetland habitat to develop an understanding of invertebrates. Learn about the habitats and life history of several
aquatic plant and animal life. Then, return to the nature center to native species. You choose the animals; just ask what’s available.
meet some wetland wildlife up close (seasonal availability).
Birds of Prey
Glade Study Meet three different raptor species native to Missouri.
Hike through a limestone glade and learn what lives in this unique
community. Then return to the nature center, and meet some glade Radical Reptiles
residents (seasonal availability). Explore the myths and mysteries of our native reptiles.
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Badges Fantastic Frogs
A large assortment of approved Scout badge programs are available. Learn about these truly unique animals by exploring the
Please call for information. characteristics of these amphibians.
Outdoor Recreation
Geocache, Map & Compass and Archery classes can also be
scheduled.