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WHERE CAN YOU . . .see hawks, owls  and other Missouri wildlife up close. . . go on a hike along a marsh or glade . . .learn about wildlife and wild places . . .get involved in wildlife conservation . .or take an injured animal for emergency help?

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.  If you have a native Missouri animal in need, please call the center.

New Operating Hours

Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM. 
Closed Sunday & Monday
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.

 

Who is at the Feeders This Month?

 

Animal of the Month
     
Red Fox

 

The Chimney Swifts Have Returned.

     More Information Here
    

Party in the Park
      Join us on July 11th

      Extra Hike with a Naturalist scheduled
 

LAKESIDE NEWS
       Operating Hours Changed at the Center
       Puppet Shows added to Mother Nature Reads
       Western Painted Turtle Hatchlings in Lbrary
      
Feeding Barred Owl Chicks
       Flight Pens Dedicated

       Website Honored
       Download Trail Map
       2008 Release Statistics

       Hike with a Naturalist Schedule
       Natural Habitats of Swope Park
      Print a copy of "My First Bird List"

                                                                           

Access Outdoor Learning Lab Packet


Updated
06/03/09           

Habitat Mudpuppy's Pond      Animal of Mnth     Programs
Critter Corner MO Bugs Releases What's Blooming
 
Supported by Friends of Lakeside Nature Center through volunteers and funding.  Become a member.
Owned and operated by City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department