Kids will learn about the variety of wildlife in their backyard and ways they can help them and the environment. They'll also build a habitat for a native species to take home to use in thier own backyard. Presented by the Endangered Wolf Center at the St. Louis County Library. For ages 5-10. Registration is required. Free.
Animals in My Backyard will be held:
August 12 at 2 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch
August 26 at 2 p.m. at the Rock Road Branch
September 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
For more information and to register: slcl.org
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.
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.
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.