Lakeside Nature Center

Experience the wild world of nature in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Lakeside Nature Center, located in Swope Park, at 4701 East Gregory Blvd, exhibits wildlife native to the area, offers educational programs, coordinates community conservation projects, and is one of Missouri’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Call us at (816) 513-8960 or email us at folnc@crn.org.
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New Operating Hours

Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM (Starting 9/19/10)
Closed Monday

What to Do For Injured or Baby Animals
If you have a Missouri animal in need, please call the Center (816-513-8960) and leave a message. You will contacted shortly and given instructions on what to do. If you don't receive a call back, bring the animal t Lakeside Nature Center by 4:00 p.m. (if it is truly in need of help), or after 9:00 a.m. the following day.

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Who is at the Feeders This Month?

Stop by the center and watch all the birds through our library windows. We even have binoculars so you can see everything clearly!

Animal of the Month
Wild Turkey

Upcoming Events

Mother Nature Reads Special Event
     Puppet Show
     January 28 at 10:00
Breakfast with the Beasts
     Saturday, Feb 4th
Project Blue River Rescue

Saturday, March 31

2010 Release Statistics

LAKESIDE NEWS
2012 Calendars Available

      Mo Bugs - Pillbugs!
      Meet our Resident Raptors