Discover local wildlife at Lakeside Nature Center's family event in Swope Park! Enjoy a naturalist-led hike, puppet shows, animal encounters, and hands-on activities. Learn how to protect prairies, forests, and marshes. Fun runs from 10 am to 2 pm.
Celebrate the Ruby Throated Hummingbird as they prepare to migrate. Presentations and activities scheduled throughout the weekend that will intrigue any bird lover. Thursday, September 4: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - Noon: Make a hummingbird perch from the DeWitt Center (registration required here: www.webtrac.indepmo.org ) 1 p.m.. - 1:45 p.m.: Learn about the hummingbird […]
Spring Fling 2026 will feature six demonstration stations, each with valuable information for adult gardeners, plus fun educational activities for children. • “Elevate your Gardening”-learn about raised beds and how to build your own • “From Strained to Contained”-discover different types of containers and how to create a beautiful garden container • “The Power of […]
Get ready to dive into the delightful world of snails with our hands-on snail terrarium workshop! This class will guide you through creating your very own mini-ecosystem, complete with adorable snails, live plants, and lush moss. By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautiful, whimsical terrarium to take home, along with all the […]
Join us for our April Forest Friend theme, MudVenture where we will get delightfully messy as we explore the wonders of mud! Through story time, hands-on mud finger painting, and a puddle-jumping hike along our nature trail, explorers will engage their senses and curiosity in the great outdoors. Come ready to splash, squish, and discover!