Little Nature Explorers: April Showers Bring May Flowers

Monday, May 4, 2015

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Little ones ages 3 to 5 will explore all kinds of weather while they interact with other children at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Little Nature Explorers classes are a great way to prepare your child for kindergarten. Classes include multiple hands-on indoor and outdoor activities designed to strengthen your child's connection to the world around them.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit.

Cost is $12 for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve passholders. $15 for the general public.

More information and to sign up: mobot.org

_{Photo courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden}

Tags: Little Nature Explorers, Shaw Nature Reserve, preschool classes, nature, St. Louis Family Events, Missouri Botanical Garden

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Ages: Parent with Child, Preschool

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