Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden

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2009 Schedule		< back to GGA
January 17 Winter Bird Walk Use binoculars to search for birds, observe and record bird behavior and appearance, identify plant-based winter food sources.	February 21 Sweet Smells of Indoor Gardens Enjoy the peak of the camellias and fragrant olive trees in the Linnean House, as well as the sweet smells of early spring in the Temperate House. Savor the sweet smells with your own take home project.	March 21 Signs of Spring We'll search for the first signs of spring as much of the Garden starts to wake up. Participants will plant seeds to take home
April 18 Blooming Bulbs As winter fades, the tulips, hyacinth and daffodils will brighten the Garden. Participants will learn watercolor tricks to capture the beauty of these blooms.	May 16 Ponds Come to Life With the return warm days the Garden's aquatic residents will seek sunny rocks. We'll be on the lookout for frogs, birds and insects.	June 20 Getting to Know Trees Learn how to identify some of the Garden's trees with a few easy tricks. Take home a tree identification key to learn more about your neighborhood trees.
July 18 Discovering Missouri Natives We'll learn about the plants of Missouri's prairies and woods and learn how to protect remaining native ecosystems.	August 15 Exploring the Chinese Garden Tucked away from view, the Chinese Garden may be easy to pass by, but this special garden is well worth the stop. Learn about the architecture and pathway mosaics.	September 19 Perfect Pollinators We would be in trouble without bees and other fruit and flower pollinators. You will learn about the important role of pollinators in the Garden and on farms around the world. Find out what you can do to protect these helpful creatures.
October 17 Tis the Season for Seeds Whether by wind, water or animal fur, seeds are on the move this time of year. You'll learn about seeds, big and small, and take home some for your yard.	November 21 It's raining leaves! Learn about why leaves change color, while we look for the full spectrum of colors.	December 19 Baby, it's cold outside! Let's head to the spot in the Garden where it is always warm. Learn about tropical plants, ecosystems and their conservation.

2009 Schedule