Kids can learn how a botanist works as they use tools to dissect flowers and explore how flowers benefit the world. They'll also make a tiny bouquet and plant a flower to take home at this workshop sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Free. For ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Flower Scientist will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
August 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
August 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
August 23 at 2 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
August 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
September 16 at 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
September 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
For more information and to register: slcl.org
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Toddlers and their grownups can learn, create and play during Toddler Thursday at Mastodon State Historic Site. Each session explores a different topic related to nature and includes activities and a craft.
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.