Teens and Tweens

Snakes! at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center


Date: 
Thu, 2012-03-15
Become a snake expert at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.

At this time of year most snakes are still in their overwintering homes waiting for spring to arrive. Let’s become snake experts as we discover why these animals are so unique, and important too. Live animals will be on hand for touching, and fun activities will help us to imagine life as a snake. Reservations are required. 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.

More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.

Birds in the Backyard at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center


Date: 
Tue, 2012-03-06
Hear some little-known stories about our fine feathered friends during Birds in the Backyard at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.

What baby bird can eat 14 feet of worms a day? What bird has a long sticky barbed tongue and built-in shock absorbers in its head? What bird do people like so much that it is the state bird of seven states? What bird is so small that it can be lunch for a praying mantis? Discover these and other little-known stories of the birds we know best. Also make a nest box to donate to a bird shelter! Reservations are required. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Ages 8 and up. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.

More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.

Dresser Island Pelican Walk at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

Date: 
Sat, 2012-03-10
Hike and watch for pelicans, eagles and other spring migrants during a pelican walk on Dresser Island.

Wetlands by Moonlight at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

Date: 
Fri, 2012-03-09
Discover the sights and sounds of nature as you walk by the light of the full moon at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area.

Laser Night Hike 2.0: New Route, New Challenge at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area

Date: 
Sat, 2012-03-24
Try your hand at off-trail navigation at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.

Family Med School Labs: Heart and Lungs, Anatomy and Disease at the St. Louis Science Center

Date: 
Tue, 2012-03-20
Explore human anatomy and contemporary health issues during Family Med School Labs at the St. Louis Science Center.

Experience a unique evening with your family exploring human anatomy and contemporary healthy issues. Activities include 3-D demonstrations of human organs and hands-on anatomical dissections in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Physicians and educators from Washington University School of Medicine will facilitate these educational programs for you and your children, 5th grade and older. 6 to 8 p.m. $10 for Science Center members per person, per session; $12 for non-members. St. Louis Science Center.

Spring is on Its Way! at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center


Date: 
Tue, 2012-02-28
Homeschoolers are invited to welcome spring at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.

There are still a few weeks until spring officially arrives, but that doesn’t stop nature from peeking through the snow and ice once in a while! Enjoy an afternoon at Powder Valley as we discuss signs of early spring. Then we will hit the trails for the prospect of a real-life encounter with some of those signs we discussed. Keep in mind that the hike is 1 1/5 miles in length, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Reservations are required. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Homeschool ages 8 and up. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.

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Come for a week or play at the J all summer. We offer sports, arts and nature, a brand new camp pavilion (Creve Coeur) and new camps for 2012 like Circus, Lacrosse, Girls' Soccer, Magical Musical Tour and more! Campers swim in our beautiful pools every day and receive Red Cross swim instruction. Two convenient locations (Creve Coeur and Chesterfield).

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