Flower Scientist

Thursday, August 10, 2017
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
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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

 

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