Preschoolers will learn how all living things are intricately connected to nature through hearing a story and taking a short hike. A take-home craft is included in the program.
For ages 3-6. 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
What kind of animal eats more insects than birds? What moves more dirt around than earthworms? What lives an even more structured social life than bees? Hint: it has 6 legs and lives underground.
It’s the ant! In this program kids will discover more about ants and their astonishing variety of lifestyles. For ages 6 and up.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
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!