Date:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:00 am - Friday, May 31, 2024 8:00 am
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Calling all agents! In this Agents of Discovery mission, explore the natural beauty of Wood Duck Swamp. Using the app and trail prompts, complete challenges and answer questions as you walk through Wood Duck Swamp to complete the mission. Best of luck, agents!
Date:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:00 am - Friday, May 31, 2024 5:00 pm
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Come visit during the month of May to see artwork from Wild Wanders, a local homeschool group, featured in our auditorium. This groups loves to meet up to hike, play, and learn about the outside world together. They believe that time in nature is valuable even on the not-so-beautiful days. Various artwork pieces will be represented.
Date:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:00 am - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11:30 am
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Explore trees from the inside out; how does a tree grow and how does it make food? We’ll examine the anatomy of trees and how they produce food. Then we will go outside to meet the trees and monitor them for their health.
Date:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2:00 pm - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 3:30 pm
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Explore trees from the inside out; how does a tree grow and how does it make food? We’ll examine the anatomy of trees and how they produce food. Then we will go outside to meet the trees and monitor them for their health.
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 9:00 am - Saturday, May 25, 2024 9:45 am
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Ants go marching one by one, but what are they doing? Find out what keeps these tiny but mighty insects busy as we learn about their lives through imaginary play and outdoor exploration. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 am - Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:45 am
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Ants go marching one by one, but what are they doing? Find out what keeps these tiny but mighty insects busy as we learn about their lives through imaginary play and outdoor exploration. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 1:00 pm - Saturday, May 25, 2024 2:30 pm
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
With the weather warming up it’s the perfect time to fish. Come join us and catch some of the fish in our Kids Fishing Pond and learn the differences in some of the species that are stocked in the pond.
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - Saturday, May 25, 2024 4:00 pm
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Spring is in full swing, and our plants and animals are busy! From blooming flowers to growing baby animals there are many sights, sounds, smells, and textures to enjoy this season. Join us for several sensory-friendly, spring-themed activities and stations. This program is designed to be inclusive to children of all ages and abilities.
Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:00 am - Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:45 am
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Ants go marching one by one, but what are they doing? Find out what keeps these tiny but mighty insects busy as we learn about their lives through imaginary play and outdoor exploration. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.