Peanut the turtle is a female red-eared slider who is famous
for her figure. Her shape is the result of litter – a plastic six pack ring that she crawled through and got stuck in as a young turtle. After being rescued in 1993, she has since become the mascot for the “No More Trash” campaign.
Peanut now lives at Powder Valley Nature Center where she continues to spread the word about littering.
Bring your family to meet Peanut and learn about the many ways trash affects wildlife. Then help pick up trash along the Powder Valley trails. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to hike the long loop of the Hickory Ridge Trail (1 1/5 miles). Gloves and trash grabber tools will be provided.
Make reservations by calling 314-301-1500.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free.
More information: mdc.mo.gov
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
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.
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.
Learn about the services and resources available for individuals with autism and their families at this free Community Autism Expo. Visitors can speak with representatives from local support agencies and learn about resources available at the library too.
Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.