Daily,
Feb. 1-29 |
DINOSAURS AND FOSSILS
"Step Back in Time" at the traveling paleontology exhibit all this month. Steve Poitras and Jurassic Journeys Paleontology exhibited in the classrooms. Artist renderings, fossils and castings of creatures from "A Step Back In Time" will be available for public viewing.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages: Family
Fees: Members $2/person; non-members $5/person
Special Program for Groups and Schools -- Visit Exhibit, Dinosaur and Fossil Program and make a fossil if you like.
See Jurassic Journeys Lecture Series events in calendar listing below!
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| Feb. 3 |
WINTER STARGAZING
Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Fee: Members $5/adult, $3/child; non-members $8/adult, $5/child
Become a pro at identifying stars, planets and constellations with our monthly astronomy program! Take a close look at the constellations Gemini and Canis Major as well as the stars Castor and Pollux. Limit 25. Please call to register.
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| Feb. 4 |
L&R WORKDAY
Volunteer service - MLTNS depends on volunteers for all aspects of operations. Wear your work clothes and gloves to the Nature Sanctuary and help with trail and building maintenance.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 13 and up
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| Feb. 4 |
TIGER CUBS: ELECTIVE 31 & 32
Animals/Feed the Birds
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
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| Feb. 10 |
PRESCHOOLERS: ANIMAL VALENTINES
From berries to bugs to sticks and more, animals give each other "gifts" to show they care. Learn about some of the "valentines" animals give each other, then make an edible valentine for our featured friends. Limit 15. Please call to register.
Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Ages: 3-6 years
Fees: Members $5/child; non-members $8/child
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Feb. 10, 11
& 12 |
LAWN & GARDEN SHOW
Volunteers are needed at Bartle Hall from set-up at 8 a.m. on Thursday to tear down on Sunday at 6 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show.
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| Feb. 11 |
SPIDERS, TICKS AND SNAKES
Con't let them keep you from enjoying nature. Take a closer look at some scary animals and get to know them better. Limit 15. Please call to register.
Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Fees: Members $5/adult, $3/child; non-members $8/adult, $5/child
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| Feb. 11 |
BROWNIES: Animals
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
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| Feb. 11 |
LIVE ANIMAL FEEDING
Come watch our snakes, turtles and other animals do what comes natural: eating! See what you can do to help.
Saturday, 3 p.m. until they're done
Fees: Free, donations are welcome to help us with our animal care costs.
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| Feb. 16 |
HOMESCHOOLERS: LET IT SNOW
With snow everywhere, it's the perfect time to learn about snowflakes! Join us as we look at what it takes to make a snowflake, observe some real snowflakes and make a cool craft. Limit 15. Please call to register.
Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Fees: Members $5/child, $10/2 or more; non-members $8/child
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| Feb. 16 |
Thursday evening, 5-9 p.m.
Martha Lafite Thomposon Nature Sanctuary Fundraiser held at Belvoir Winery, 1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty, MO 64068
Art Show and Sale; meet the Artists
Raffle and Silent Auction
Chocolates of many forms to sample!
7-9 p.m. - Reading Theatre; dramatic reading of the play "The Taste of Chocolate".
Please call for reservations, 816-781-8598.
$15 per person / $20 per couple
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| Feb. 17 & 18 |
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Come out to the Sanctuary to help us count birds for the Cornell Lab of Ornitology and the National Audubon Society! Sit in the comfort of the Nature Center to count birds at our viewing station or take a hike with a naturalist to find birds. Kids can enjoy a bird craft and a bird game. Please call to register.
Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: Family
Fees: $1/person suggested donation
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| Feb. 18 |
WINTER BIRDING MARTHA LAFITE
Birding with the Director; arrive early for hot tea and coffee. Walk the Sanctuary with staff and friends to look for nature birds. We will visit at least two habitats: forest, prairie, marsh, pond, glade and creed are available. Too cold or wet and we will watch the feeders for the Backyard Bird Count. Limit 25. Please call to register.
Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
Ages: 12 and up
Fees: Members free; non-members $5/person
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| Feb. 18 |
JUNIORS: Wildlife
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
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| Feb. 18 |
JURASSIC JOURNEYS LECTURE SERIES
"Everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs"
Saturday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fees: $5 per person
Local expert Steve Poitras shares his lifelong interest in paleontology. This lecture explains how paleontologist use fossil evidence to conceive what dinosaurs looked like. 45 minute lecture followed by a tour of the Jurassic Journeys Exhibit.
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| Feb. 21 |
WINTER BIRDING MARTHA LAFITE
Birding with the Director; arrive early for hot tea and coffee. Walk the Sanctuary with staff and friends to look for nature birds. We will visit at least two habitats: forest, prairie, marsh, pond, glade and creed are available. Too cold or wet and we will watch the feeders for the Backyard Bird Count. Limit 25. Please call to register.
Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.
Ages: 12 and up
Fees: Members free; non-members $5/person
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| Feb. 25 |
JURASSIC JOURNEYS LECTURE SERIES
"Jurassic Journeys Dino Art Class"
Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Fees: $5 per person
Local artist Steve Kiefer will help you improve your Dinosaur Art through drawings.
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| Feb. 25 |
JURASSIC JOURNEYS LECTURE SERIES
"Archaeopteryx - World's oldest bird or is it a dinosaur?"
Saturday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fees: $5 per person
Local expert Steve Poitras shares his lifelong interest in paleontology. This lecture is about the debate going on in science, are birds descended from dinosaurs. By using the features in the (transitional fossil?) archaeopteryx you be the scientist and draw your own opinion. 45 minute lecture followed by a tour of the Jurassic Journeys Exhibit.
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| Feb. 28 |
JURASSIC JOURNEYS LECTURE SERIES
"The Exhibit, why it is unique"
Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fees: $5 per person
Local expert Steve Poitras shares his lifelong interest in paleontology. This lecture takes you through the significance the pieces on display and their importance to science. 45 minute lecture followed by a tour of the Jurassic Journeys Exhibit.
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