Franklin County

Shaw Family Adventures: Fairy Houses at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Mon, 06/27/2011
Find out if fairies live in the woods during Fairy Houses at Shaw Nature Reserve

Do fairies live at Shaw Nature Reserve? This program is based on the children’s book, Fairy Houses,by Tracy Kane. Participants will construct their own miniature house for a fairy, troll, gnome or other creature that may live in the woods. Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512.    

Shaw Family Adventures: Let's Go Green! at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Fri, 06/24/2011
Explore recycling during Shaw Family Adventures: Let's Go Green! at Shaw Nature Reserve.

During class, youngsters will be investigating what objects can be reused and recycled. Participants will be using their imaginations to make some cool new products. Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512.    

Shaw Family Adventures: Without Batteries at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Wed, 06/22/2011
Explore favorite childhood activities at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Adults, do you remember your favorite childhood activities? Most of them didn't require batteries like activities for kids today. Join us as we explore nature, the outdoors and hands-on activities that don't need batteries. Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512.    

Shaw Family Adventures: Wolf Run Lake Exploration at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Mon, 06/20/2011
Explore Wolf Run Lake at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Come use nets to explore in and around the waters edge at Wolf Run Lake. Sometimes fish, dragonflies, and turtles spend time there, so why shouldn't we? Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512.    

Shaw Family Adventures: Nature Explore Classroom Project Day at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Fri, 06/17/2011
Investigate the Nature Explore Classroom at Shaw Nature Reserve.

What lives in the Nature Explore Classroom? Join us as we make the area inviting to the plants and animals that might live there. Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

\More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512    

Shaw Family Adventures: Tree Cycle at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Wed, 06/15/2011
Explore the cycle of a tree at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Come explore the cycle of a tree. Participants will follow it from a seed to a rotting log and explore seeds and discover what trees need to grow. A close look at parts of a tree will also be a part of this class.  At the end of class you will have something to take home for your own yard. Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512.    

Shaw Family Adventures: Creek Stomp at Shaw Nature Reserve

Event Date: 
Fri, 07/01/2011
Explore Brush Creek at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Grab your creek shoes and come and explore Brush Creek. Participants will see what kind of critters are living in the creek. If the water level is high, kids will explore one of the ponds. Round trip hike will be around 3/4 mile. Reservations are required. Ages 3 and up with an adult. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1 per child for members and $2 for non-members. Shaw Nature Reserve.

More information: shawnature.org or (636) 451-3512.    

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Today's Featured Camp

Fazio’s Rock Academy

Fazio’s Rock Academy is the summer destination for the aspiring rock star in your life! Campers attend one-week or two-week sessions (8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. daily) where they form a real band, choose a band name, write their own music, pose for a photo shoot and conclude with a live concert with special guest appearances by professional rock artists! Fazio's Rock Academy is for Guitarists, Vocalists, Bassists and Keyboardists between the ages of 9-17 years.

Two sessions are offered: July 15-19; and July 22-26. Each session is $399, which includes print music and a t-shirt. Ask about a discounted rate for two-week enrollment.

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