Posts Tagged ‘family’
I Like Lichen and Moss Nature Program
Lichen is a unique organism given that it’s both green plant and fungi. Moss, too, is unique among plants. Both grow on top of rocks, roots, tree bar, and other…
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Not only do birds begin migrating in August but so do the bats that overwinter in the Lime Kiln Mine at Sodalis. We’ll see if the number of bats we…
Read MoreBird Watching Walk
August begins bird migrations from purple martins who go all the way to Brazil to the ruby-throated hummingbirds arriving from Canada and the upper Midwest. Bring binoculars and check out…
Read MoreNight Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve
“Evening Meander” The full program is about two hours and covers a 2-mile paved loop with a steep incline. Participants have the option to return sooner as desired.
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“Scat is Where it’s At.” Naturalists call poop scat,’ You can learn a lot by examining scat from what kind of animal left the scat to what they’re eating. Join…
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We will walk to the pond at Sodalis and see if we can find any amphibian eggs, tadpoles, or adult frogs or toads near the water. Most amphibians call and…
Read MoreFrosty Forts Family Nature Program
Can your family build an impromptu shelter in 30 minutes or less using only your hands and what’s on the ground around you? We’ll rate the best forts based on…
Read MoreLighting the Way with Solstice Luminaries
Come celebrate the Winter Solstice by making a tin can luminary that will cast a pretty pattern of light into this longest night. Bring a hammer if you have one.…
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Family Nature Program at Becky’s Garden at Cardiff Hill Overlook called “Bug Out in Becky’s Garden.” Insects are fascinating creatures with more diversity than any other animal. Let’s see how…
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A Family program called Creek Walking will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Rublee said, “One of the best summer activities in Missouri is walking a creek. Put on your…
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