events for kids and families in St. Louis
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
The Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden will give away Missouri native tree saplings on a first-come, first-served basis in honor of Arbor Day. (One per visitor.)
Nature Navigators: Blue Moon Full Moon Hike for Families
Enjoy a special viewing of the Blue Moon during a two-hour stroll through evening and into the early night with your family.
Shaw Family Adventures: Wilderness Wagon Ride
Head over to Shaw Nature Reserve for an adventure and get hands-on with nature.
Shaw Family Adventures: Clover Celebration
Families with children ages 3-10 are invited to have a nature adventure. Each class includes activities for your family to learn together about the plants and animals at Shaw Nature Reserve.
Nature Navigators: Kid's First Time Fishing
Fishing is not normally allowed at Shaw Nature Reserve, but the Missouri Department of Conservation is teaming up with the Reserve to provide a special fishing experience for first-time or young anglers.
Wetlands for Kids Day
Kids of all ages will learn about wetlands and the critters that call them home at this free event sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Owl Prowl at Rockwoods Reservation
Who's that hooting it up each evening? It's the owls! Learn what makes owls such effective night time hunters and why they hoot so much in winter.
