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Saint Louis
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Birds

Join us for a beginner bird ID program and discover the various feathered visitors you’re likely to encounter throughout the year in the state of Missouri. This program reviews 30+ common Missouri birds, their physical characteristics, and what foods they’re attracted to. Also, tips will be provided on how to create a bird-friendly environment to attract birds to your backyard.

Hiking

Come join us for a relaxing hike on Rock Quarry Trail at Rockwoods Reservation as we identify some of our local Missouri birds by sight and sound along the way. Whether you're just curious about birding and looking to get started or have been doing it for a while, all are welcome to join!

Also, check out the Beginner Birding program we'll be offering earlier that day and register for it separately if interested in attending. Thanks!

Orienteering and GPS

The compass is an excellent tool to help you reach your destination, identify your location, and map your route. Learn how to do all three by joining us at for this free orienteering program. Included will be a treasure hunt for free giveaways. This event will take place outdoors, so be sure to come prepared with proper footwear, clothing attire for gravel trails, and water.

Cooking in Nature

Join us to learn basic outdoor cooking. This event will cover simple fire making methods, cooking utensils, food options and how to cook using a backpacking wood stove. Toward the end of the program, participants will have an opportunity to put into practice what they’ve learned and enjoy some oatmeal and hot chocolate.

Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

Outdoor Skills

Can’t tie a knot so you tie a lot? This course is designed to show you how to tie the 10 most basic knots for the outdoors. We will explain and demonstrate what each knot is used for, and let you have hands on practicing tying each knot.

Deer Hunting

Learn 10 basic knots that will help you during your next deer hunt. This class will cover useful knots for hauling out a deer after being harvested, getting it loaded into your truck on your own and hanging it up for processing as well as knots for setting up a homemade deer blind and more!

Conservation Kids

Explore the east end of Tower Grove Park on nature scavenger hunt! We’ll meet at the Stupp Center, then begin a short walk to discover some of the plants and animals that call Missouri home. We’ll conclude at the Headwaters of the East Stream (Nee Kee Nee), where participants are welcome to play in the water to cool off!

This program is intended for children 3-7 years old, but children of all ages are welcome to attend!

Please register each participant individually.

Insects

Did you know that monarch butterflies are magnificent migrators and can travel up to 3,000 miles each fall? Join us to learn about monarch migration and what you can do to help monarch butterflies. We’ll even make our own monarch caterpillar bracelets to help remind us of these impressive insects even after they’ve headed south for the winter!

Please register each participant individually.

Nature Art

Beat the heat by spending the afternoon indoors flexing your creative muscles and making nature crafts! This program is for artists of all ages, and there will be a variety of crafts to choose from.

Please register each participant individually.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Come meet one of the ambassador turtles who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the turtle encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador turtle will be located inside the nature center lobby.