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Please Note: Most programs require advance registration. Call 816-781-8598.
Members can save up to $5 on programs and can attend some programs for free! Spread the word about memberships!
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June 9 -
August 8: |
EGADS Summer Camp
Earth Guardian Adventure Days
Be sure to enroll your youngsters for one of the most memorable times of their summer! Our four-day camps (Mon.-Thurs.), and one-day camps provide great opportunities for fun, hands-on, engaging adventures in the natural world. Camps are provided to children ranging in age, from 3 and 4 years old and up to grades 7 through 9! This year our camps run weekly from Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 8 (except for the week of July 4th). Click here or call (816) 781-8598 for more information. Spaces are filling up fast!
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July 2008
| July 5 - |
Land and Resource Work Day
Sat., 9 a.m. - Quittin' Time
Ages: 12 and up
Every first Saturday of the month we try to dedicate some time to land management practices to help better our trail systems and improve that habitats found throughout the Sanctuary. Some common L&R day projects include the removal and treatment of invasive species like honeysuckle and teasel, garden maintenance, and trail maintenance. If you're interested in helping us with our efforts, come on out and lend us a hand!
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| July 11 - |
Summer Stargazing
Fri., 9:30-11 p.m.
Ages: 6+
Fees: Members $5/adult, $3/child; Non-members $8/adult, $5/child
Join us as we take a look at the wonders of the night sky! Weather-permitting, we'll get to look at planets, constellations, and other deep sky objects through our high-powered telescopes. And if the weather isn't so cooperative, we'll still get an up-close look at the objects through the Stellarium program. Limit 25. Please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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| July 12 - |
Creekin' Families!
Sat., 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Fees: Members $15/family; Non-members $20/family
Discover the wonders of the creek with your child! With nets in hand, we'll explore the variety of wildlife found under the surface of Rush Creek! Please note: this program involves getting into the water. Closed-toe shoes are required for this program. Sandals, crocs, and water shoes are not allowed; we recommend old tennis shoes or rubber boots. Limit 30 people, please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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| July 18 - |
Preschoolers: No Bones? No Problem!
Fri., 10-11 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Fees: Members $5/child; Non-members $8/child
Without bones, our bodies could not support themselves, but there are a number of animals that function just fine without them! During this program we'll encounter some of the invertebrates that live at the Sanctuary and we'll make a fun, boneless animal craft! Limit 15. Please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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| July 24 - |
Homeschoolers: Entomology
Thurs., 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages: 6+
Fees: Members $5/child; Non-members $8/child
Students will be introduced to the study of insects. Join us as we grab our nets and head to the trails in search of various insect species! Limit 15. Please call to register, 816-781-8598
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August 2008
| Aug. 1 - |
Summer Stargazing
Fri., 9-10:30 p.m.
Ages: 6+
Fees: Members $5/adult, $3/child; Non-members $8/adult, $5/child
This month the skies will offer us views of the constellations of Cygnus, Pegasus, and Andromeda, as well as the planet Jupiter. Deep sky objects will include the Ring Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula, and many star clusters. Limit 25. Please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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| Aug. 15 - |
Preschoolers: Nocturnal Friends
Fri., 10-11 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Fees: Members $5/child; Non-members $8/child
While you're sleeping the forest comes alive with our nocturnal friends! Learn a fun song and how to hoot like an owl as we explore the different animals that come out at night! Limit 15. Please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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| Aug. 15 -16 - |
Family Night Out
Fri., 7 p.m. - Sat., 10 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Fees: Members $25/person; Non-members $35/person
Bring your sleeping bags and camp inside the nature center! Experience the Nature Sanctuary at night with hiking, astronomy, and owl prowling. Wake up the following morning to a breakfast with the birds! (An evening snack and breakfast will be provided.) Limit 20 people, please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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| Aug. 19 - |
Homeschoolers: Nature Art
Tues., 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages: 6+
Fees: Members $5/child; Non-members $8/child
In this program we'll explore nature in a whole new way! We'll take to the trails for inspiration as we draw and paint our natural surroundings. Limit 15. Please call to register, 816-781-8598.
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