Annual bird migration adds great excitement to observing wild birds throughout the year. Join us for another special joint program of the St. Louis Jr. Audubon and the Missouri Department of Conservation as we play "The Great Migration Challenge" game. Kids will also make cool eagle gliders and observe wild winter migrant birds in action. Reservations are required. 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 7 to 12. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
Take a close look at animal movement and behavior. Learn how animals use different parts of their body to function and survive in the wild. Dramatic play, live animals and a hike (weather permitting) will be a part of this “moving” experience! Reservations are required. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
“Mom, can I have a (insert wild animal here) as a pet?” Kids will discover the difference between wild animals and tame ones, and why the wild ones are often meant to be left in nature. Through story, craft, and a short hike if the weather permits, we’ll compare our household pets to the animals that live in our backyards. Reservations are required. 10 to 11 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
Powder Valley is a conservation area full of excitement! We have decided to raise the bar and offer information about natural objects found in the area with a challenge attached. Dress for the weather, you will take a hike to explore and observe what is taking place at Powder Valley. Then you will head back indoors where you will have a minute to win it! Twenty challenges await you using parts of nature found on the hike. Are you up for the challenge? Reservations are required. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Homeschooled children ages 8 to 12. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
Are bald eagles and bison still endangered species? What about passenger pigeons or barn owls? Find the answers to these and other questions about which species are endangered in Missouri. Brownies can work on What's Out There?: Exo-explorer #5. Junior Girl Scouts can work on Let's Get Outdoors: Wildlife #6. Cub Scout Bears can work on Sharing Your World with Wildlife: Achievement #5e. All are welcome and encouraged to check it out. No reservations are required. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
If you walk near woods or trees, the mammals you are most likely to see are squirrels. They are fun to watch as they run and jump and play, flick their bushy tails, chase each other up trees, bury acorns in the fall and dig them up again to eat in winter. Learn more about these lively little mammals as we celebrate their lives with activities and crafts. Reservations are required. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Ages 4 and up. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
Washington University in St. Louis Baseball hosts a week-long baseball day camp in which boys and girls will learn baseball basics, play in the sun (and shade) and best of all - have FUN! With an age-appropriate curriculum and a safe environment, our college baseball coaches will show your son or daughter what it takes to be a Lil' Bear through instruction, games, wiffle ball, and – because every kid wants to get in the pool – SWIM TIME!
Camp is help June 17-21 and is for ages 6 to 10. Visit our web site for more information and let your kids be a Lil' Bear!
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