City Nature Challenge
Friday, April 24, 2026
11:00 PM CDT
Lakeside Nature Center
About This Event
Want to turn your family's nature walks into a citizen science adventure? The City Nature Challenge at Lakeside Nature Center in Lenexa, KS, invites families to safely explore urban and nearby natural areas while documenting wildlife species they encounter. This FREE event on Friday, April 24, 2026, makes it fun and educational for kids to become real nature detectives.
Quick Glance
- Ages: All ages (families encouraged)
- Cost: FREE
- What to expect: Wildlife documentation, citizen science participation, nature exploration
- Format: Self-guided challenge with community participation
Pro Tip: Download a nature photo app or bring a simple camera,this challenge celebrates all species, even insects and plants! Start early in the morning when wildlife activity peaks.
Found on Lakeside Nature Center
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