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Join the Party! The Planetarium is Turning 50

The Saint Louis Science Center invites you to join the party celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium with a new exhibition, special programs, laser shows and retro prices for star shows in the Planetarium.

Flight of the Butterflies Class

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/13/2013
All ages can explore the life cycle and unique characteristics of butterflies in the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center

All ages can explore the life cycle and unique characteristics of butterflies in the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center.

This fun, informal classroom experience is held on select Saturdays and is for kids and adults. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Cost is $5 per person ($5 for Science Center members).

1-1:30 p.m. at the Saint Louis Center Center. Call 314-289-4400 for reservations. More information: www.slsc.org

Snakes and Lizards: Awesome or What?

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/20/2013
Kids can learn about the snakes and lizards that live in Missouri and take short hike to try to observe some in the wild.

How many poisonous snakes live in Missouri? Can a lizard grow a new tail? Find out the answers to these questions while discovering other neat things about snakes and lizards that live in Missouri.

Participants will be able to observe and touch live snakes. Come prepared to take a short hike to try to observe any snakes or lizards in the wild. Free. For ages 7 to 12.

9:30 to 11 a.m. At Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood. For reservations, call 636-458-2236.

Spring Into the Woods

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/13/2013
Families can spend a beautiful spring afternoon hiking the Trail Among the Trees at Rockwoods Reservation.

Families can spend a beautiful spring afternoon hiking the Trail Among the Trees at Rockwoods Reservation. Along the way, there will be native wildflowers blooming, and you'll learn some of the amazing history of Rockwoods and how it has been restored over the past century.

The 1.5 mile trail is mostly paved and goes up and over one of the hills in Rockwoods. For all ages. Free.

1-3 p.m. At Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood. For reservations, call 636-458-2236.

Goodness Snakes Alive

Event Date: 
Fri, 04/19/2013
Little ones (ages 4-6) can learn about snakes and observe live snakes found in Missouri.

Are snakes really slimy? How do they move, smell, hear and catch food? Little ones (ages 4-6) can learn about snakes and observe live snakes found in Missouri. They'll even be able to touch a snake if they want to,.

Come prepared to take a short hike to see if any snakes can be observed in their natural habitat. For ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver.

9:30-11 a.m. Free. At Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood. For reservations, call 636-458-2236.

Bluebird Houses

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/13/2013
Bring your family to learn about the Missouri state bird - the bluebird - and build a bluebird house to take home.

Bring your family to learn about the Missouri state bird - the bluebird - and build a bluebird house to take home. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For all ages. Free. At Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood.

For reservations, call 636-458-2236. Reserve your spot by April 8.

More information: www.mdc.mo.gov

Feathered Family Fun

Event Date: 
Tue, 04/16/2013
Kids ages 7 and up can learn about the avian life cycle and what science has discovered about it over the years.

In early spring, robins sing, woodpeckers drum and turkeys gobble. Soon there will be nests to build, eggs to incubate, chicks to feed and fledglings to teach. Kids ages 7 and up can learn about the avian life cycle and what science has discovered about it over the years.

Free. 9:30-11 a.m. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood. For more information and reservations call 314-301-1500.

More information: www.mdc.mo.gov

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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.

Go to the Summer Camp Guide

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