Great Green Adventures: My Senses Tell Me

Saturday, September 21, 2019

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What do senses tell you? Kids will learn to let their senses guide them on a walk through the Sensory Garden at this month's Great Green Adventures.

Great Green Adventures are drop-in activities that explore a special part of the Missouri Botanical Garden on the third Saturday of each month. Kids will learn about plants, nature and green living through hands-on activities, journaling, stories and games.

Great Green Adventures are designed for ages 6–12. Adults may accompany up to three children. Younger siblings may attend.

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

• No pre-registration needed

• $3 per child (with Garden admission)

• Free for Garden members

Meet at the Children’s Garden Ticket Fort. At the Missouri Botanical Garden.

More information: mobot.org

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Tags: Family Events in St. Louis, Missouri Botanical Garden, Great Green Adventures, nature, outdoor events, Things to do with kids in St. Louis

Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child

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Wee Wednesday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

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Preschool age kids can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as little ones discover new ways of interacting with art and each other.

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