Discover the wonders of Missouri birds and the location of their flyways while working on badges. Activities are designed for Junior Girl Scouts, Cub Scout Wolves and Webelos. Juniors can work on Let's Get Outdoors: Wildlife 3 and 8. Wolves can work on Birds: Elective 13d. Webelos can work on Outdoor Group: Naturalist 4 - 6. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. No reservations are required. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
The familiar black and orange monarch butterfly is actually very mysterious. What is the only plant the caterpillars will eat? How do birds know that this butterfly tastes bad? How do monarchs know their way south in the fall and north in the spring? We'll celebrate the life and mysteries of this beautiful butterfly with stories and crafts. Reservations are required. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Families with children ages 4 to 8. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
Don’t go barkin’ up the wrong tree with a false I.D. Enjoy a relaxing hike around Tanglevine Trail where we will work in family groups to identify trees by their bark, leaves, size and even smell. Dress for the weather and bring comfortable shoes. Reservations are required. 10 to 11 a.m. Families ages 7 and up. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
More information: mdc.org or (314) 301-1500.
A tree is home to many different animals. Join the naturalist on a nature walk and find different things that come from trees and find different animals that live in trees. Then get ready to make like a squirrel and play an outside game. The program will end with an interactive story and nature craft. Siblings are welcome. 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.
Parents, grandparents, youth leaders and teachers, bring your family or group to learn about local opportunities to get the children in your life to enjoy and explore the outdoors. Learn about nature play without high tech equipment and expensive gear. Various organizations will be represented and example activities will be ongoing. Encore showings of the movie, Mother Nature’s Child, will be running on the hour in the auditorium. Reservations are required. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
If you watch carefully outside, the first animal you see will probably be an ant. Ants are everywhere, but how much do we know about their lives? Learn about these social insects and their life styles. Weather permitting, this program will include an outdoor walk to see Powder Valley’s biggest colony of ants. Reservations are required. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 4 and above. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
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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