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  • Alvise Dorigo (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Birdwatch with Me!

    Kids, grab your parent, aunt, grandpa or friend and join us for an introduction to birdwatching! Learn the basics of how to use binoculars, habitats and migration patterns and how to spot those birds! Then take a hike on the Hawthorn trail and practice spotting some birds! We will lead a short lesson at the Babler Outdoor Education Center before driving to the Hawthorn trail located nearby in Babler State Park. Course is taught by Community Ed Instructors. Saturday, May 4 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 9:00-11:00 a.m. All ages $12 per person
  • Family Archery

    Learn the basics of this precision sport that you can continue when you head home with free ranges located all around St. Louis county. All equipment provided. Bows are appropriate weight/height for youth age 10+ to adult. Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Session 1: Friday, April 12 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session 2: Saturday, May 4 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. Babler Outdoor Education Center Ages 10+ $9 per person
  • Family Nature Adventures

    Explore the woods with your family and discover easy ways to reconnect with nature and each other through art and play. Please be sure to dress for the weather, as we will be outdoors. Taught by Community Ed Instructor April Anderson. Session 1: Saturday, January 27 | Babler Outdoor Education Center *Please note date change from printed catalog Session 2: Saturday, Febuary 10 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Session 3: Saturday, March 9 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Session 4: Saturday, April 13 | Babler Outdoor Education Center All Ages | 10:15-11:15 a.m. $6 per person
  • Parent/Child Fishing Program

    Learn the basics of fishing and then teach your parent! All equipment provided. Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Saturday, May 4 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All ages $12 per person
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    Parent/Child Outdoor Cooking

    Prepare to amaze your family on your next camping trip or backyard campfire with the tips and tricks you will practice while making a yummy lunch for yourself! Practice different techniques from dutch ovens to solar ovens! We can accomodate for food allergies and dietary restrictions. Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Saturday, April 13 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 7+ $19 per person
  • Spring Parent & Me: Outdoor Ed Experience

    Indulge in nature and experience a day outdoors with your little one as you engage in activities that will help you build your "outdoor toolbox", including: a short hike/storybook walk, and more on the beautiful grounds of Babler State Park. Engage with your child and other families in new ways that you can adopt into your everyday leisure time. This program is taught by a CE instructor and in collaboration with Parkway and Rockwood Parents As Teachers Programs. Saturday, April 27 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Ages 0-5 | Parent must attend with child $5 per child only (No charge for parent)