page 12 A sun denotes that at least half of class time will be spent outdoors. A moon denotes that the class is an overnight program.

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1 for ages 2 grade 12

2 contents page 3 Little Sprouts will help your 2 3 year old discover the beauty of the Garden. We ll explore plants, fountains, art in the Garden, and more as we make new friends. page 4 Pitzman Programs at the Garden and at Shaw Nature Reserve offer opportunities for children ages 4 6 years old and an adult companion to explore and enjoy the natural world. page 8 Camp MBG courses for students entering grades 1 12 offer exciting science, inquiry, and outdoor opportunities. page 12 Ecological Restoration Corps offers service-learning for high school students interested in the outdoors, habitat restoration, and learning about the local environment. page 13 The Garden s family: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and EarthWays Center page 14 Information and registration for Little Sprouts, Pitzman, and Camp MBG course icon key A sun denotes that at least half of class time will be spent outdoors. 1 5 A rating system of one to five boots is used to show the level of physical exertion involved, with a rating of five boots being the most demanding. A moon denotes that the class is an overnight program. location key The Missouri Botanical Garden offers different educational sites where students can learn about nature and the importance of protecting it. MBG: Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO SNR: Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, MO LREC: Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, Ladue, MO Butterfly House, Chesterfield, MO. For information see page 13. EarthWays Center, St. Louis, MO. For information see page 13. Garden Members: Receive early registration until March 27. Garden members also receive discounts. Classes fill quickly, so call (314) or visit to become a member today Missouri Botanical Garden Climatron is a registered service mark of MBG. Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Photography by JJ Lane, Josh Monken, Tim Parker, Charles Schmidt, Diane Wilson, Kevin Wolf, and the Education staff. Chihuly Photogragh: Blue Tower detail, 1999, Terry Rishel. 3/06

3 page 3 little sprouts at the Garden june o little sprouts at the Garden Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden with your child in the Little Sprouts Program. We ll use our senses to explore plants, fountains, art in the Garden, and much more as we make new friends and discover summer surprises. Each week will feature a different area of the Garden on our walk. Classes will also include indoor hands-on activities, songs, a story, and a snack. To ensure the highest quality experience for all participants, each child must be accompanied by an adult, and children under the age limit will not be admitted. Four-week series: $72 ($64 for members). Little Sprouts is offered on Thursdays for four weeks beginning June 1, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Classes are designed to give you special time with your child or grandchild as she or he explores early childhood curiosities about the natural world.

4 page 4 pitzman nature study program at the Garden Discover the wonders of nature with your child in the Pitzman Nature Study Program. Each class will explore a different area of the Garden and includes time outdoors, classroom discussion, a craft, and a snack. Some classes also include a story. Classes are designed to give you special time with your child or grandchild as she or he explores early childhood curiosities about the natural world. To ensure the highest quality experience for all participants, each child must be accompanied by an adult, and children under the age limit will not be admitted. Snacks and all materials will be provided unless indicated in the class description. classes are offered on: Monday or Tuesday and Saturday (Monday and Tuesday classes are repeats of each other) 10:30 a.m. to noon cost: Ten-class series (choose any ten classes): $150 ($135 for Garden members) Individual classes: $18 ($16 for Garden members) Price includes one child and one adult per session chihuly a kaleidoscope of color Monday or Tuesday, June 12 or 13 Explore the colors created by Nature and then reproduced by humans as we discover the art of Chihuly and then make our own suncatchers to take home. paint a rainbow Saturday, June 17 Together we will dabble with brushes and watercolor paints as we sit in the Garden and reproduce what we see in the summer garden. You will take your own matted art work home with you.

5 june o july o august o shady and mysterious: the woodland garden Monday or Tuesday, June 19 or 20 The quiet splendor and shady pathways of this garden will inspire us when we return to the classroom and build a tiny terrarium to take home. *Please bring a plastic jar with a lid. the dirty world of worms Saturday, June 24 Those wonderful squirmy creatures will become even more interesting after you ve made them a special house to take home with you. *Please bring a plastic jar with a lid. the japanese festival of the stars 2 2 Saturday, July 8 The love story of the weaver princess and young shepherd will guide us as we learn about bamboo and then decorate a bamboo wand to carry in a parade. gulp, swallow, chew: the world of carnivorous plants Monday or Tuesday, June 26 or 27 Join us as we learn about these fascinating plants, make a toy, and take home your very own plant. it makes sense to me Monday or Tuesday, July 10 or 11 Together we will explore the Garden with all of our senses and then return to the classroom to make an aromatic, fun-to-touch souvenir of your day at the Garden.

6 page 6 pitzman nature study program at the Garden creepy, crawly critters and their friend the ladybug Saturday, July 15 Learn about the insects that help our gardens grow and make a bug transporter to take some friendly ones home. *Please bring an empty, semi-transparent gallon milk or juice container. we are all aflutter about birds Monday or Tuesday, July 17 or 18 Learn about ways to attract more birds to your garden, explore some of their favorite spots at the Garden, and take home your own bird house. plant protectors Saturday, July 22 Discover the force fields Mother Nature uses to protect her plants from harm. From thorns to bark, drip tips to offensive odors, learn about the variety of ways plants protect themselves. Build your own special plant and take it home with you. henry shaw s garden Monday or Tuesday, July 24 or 25 Create your own garden in a basket. This favorite class allows you to plan and then make your very own tiny garden to share with your family at home.

7 june o july o august o magical mosaics, parade of dancing lanterns Saturday, July 29 In the intriguing Chinese Garden we will share some of the traditions and culture of China. This program will meet in the classroom at the Kemper Center, parade to the Chinese Garden with our paper lanterns, and then return to make our own mosaics. time together in the garden of eat n Monday or Tuesday, July 31 or August 1 Explore the wonders of the vegetable garden and sculpt your own critter from vegetables in this class. those amazing fountains Saturday, August 5 We will make our own fountains after learning how fountains work and observing several in the Garden. Wear shoes that can get wet, and clothes that dry quickly it will be a wet and wonderful experience! the bugliest bug Wednesday, June 7, 9:30 11:30 a.m. The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields will be our inspiration as we explore Shaw Nature Reserve looking for different types of insects. We will take a close look at what makes them unique. Class will include a bug craft and a bug snack. Limit 10 students. Cost: $18 ($16 for Garden members)

8 page 8 camp mbg Camp MBG helps bring nature and art to life for your grade school child. Each week-long camp session explores a unique topic with exciting activities for your budding naturalist or artist. Camp sessions are limited. Book your reservation right away. cost: $175 ($150 for Garden members) *Except where noted. passport to the Garden July 10 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 The Garden is a cool place to explore, and on this adventure we ll see it all! Arts, crafts, games, and science activities will help us discover what makes this place so special. We ll also travel around the world as we visit the Japanese, Chinese, and English Woodland Gardens, and the maze! pioneer adventures June 19 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be a pioneer as you hike through the prairie, stomp through the creek, and wander through the woods. Explore these three ecosystems and learn how they relate to one another using hands-on science exploration in the outdoors. Discover hidden animals and make treasures from natural materials to take home. Drop-off and pick-up at LREC tale travelers June 20 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *$70 ($60 Garden members) Books come to life this summer at Shaw Nature Reserve. Hear some great stories and become part of the story as literature, science, and art blend together in this new and exciting program. Use books as a jumping-off point to explore the Reserve through hands-on activities. Drop-off and pick-up at SNR Visitor Center 4 2 nuts about nature July 31 August 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Do you love to learn about animals and plants in nature? Join a great adventure exploring how plants and animals interact in deserts, wetlands, woodlands, and prairies with music, games, art, and science. We ll look at special adaptations that help creatures survive wherever they live, including an amazing group of plants that dine on insects. 3

9 page 9 camp mbg june o july o art of science 1 June 15, 16, and 17 Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to Saturday, 11 a.m. Join us as we explore our creative sides using nature as our inspiration at Shaw Nature Reserve. During the day programs on Thursday and Friday, we will create, hike, and explore! Then Friday evening something wonderful happens when this day program turns into an overnight program with one adult family member staying with each child. This is a great way for an adult to see the program through their child s eyes. Drop-off and pick-up at SNR Visitor Center 4 garden art July 17 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2 Let the Garden inspire you to create! Art is everywhere in the Garden, and we ll explore the many forms art can take. As we discover how the Chihuly blown-glass exhibit mimics nature, we ll draw, paint, sculpt, and use natural materials to make our own creations. crime scene investigators July 10 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 Journey into the real world of forensics by practicing techniques used by scientists to solve crimes. Learn how to analyze physical evidence for clues, lift fingerprints, and gather samples for laboratory testing. We ll use these methods to solve our own mystery and become crime scene detectives. oodles of -ologies July 24 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4 Ecology, biology, entomology, geology... What are all these -ologies? Find out as we explore the science of habitats, plants, animals, rock formations, and much more. We ll make discoveries in the field and in the cabin with lots of hands-on activities. Drop-off and pick-up at LREC

10 page 10 camp mbg june o6 july o wizard science June 12 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to the School of Plantcraft and Science Wizardry for exciting adventures as we explore the explanations and amazing factual foundations to the magic of a certain boy wizard. Ethnobotany becomes Herbology, and levitation is actually just the physics of flying... a broomstick! We ll concoct potions and make wands probably a wizard s most important piece of equipment. After this fun-filled week, you ll not only understand some of the real magic that happens in our Muggle world, but also discover that being a Muggle is not so bad after all! 2 art in the garden June 19 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Let the Garden inspire your child s creativity. Art is everywhere in the Garden and we ll explore the many forms art can take. As we discover how the Chihuly blown-glass exhibition mimics nature, we ll draw, paint, sculpt, and use natural materials to make our creations. We ll see that art is all around us. art of science 2 June Monday, 9 a.m. to Friday, 4 p.m. *$400 ($350 Garden members) What do science, hiking and creative expression have in common? Come join us as we explore our creative sides and learn about science while spending 5 days and 4 nights at the beautiful Dana Brown Overnight Education Center at Shaw Nature Reserve. We will spend our days exploring, hiking, and making our own scientific discoveries and unique creations. Our evenings will be filled with night hikes, insect safaris, astronomy, and other exciting activities. What could be better than a week in the woods with friends? Drop-off and pick-up at the Dana Brown Overnight Education Center 2 4

11 august o page 11 camp mbg grades 5 6 continued young naturalists July 17 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Calling all wild ones! Come enjoy a week of outdoor explorations at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center. Participate in fossil hunting, ecology studies and critter investigations. Engage in nature journaling and sample foods of the wild. Drop-off and pick-up at LREC survivor 1 July 31 August 4 Monday, 9 a.m. to Friday, 4 p.m. *$400 ($350 Garden members) Get a real feel for surviving in Missouri a week packed with adventure and fun! You will spend 5 days and 4 nights learning the ropes of teamwork, competition, and survival. Be prepared the lodges are really nice, but what happens when you and your team have to survive the night in a tent in the middle of the Reserve? It will be an exciting week as you make new friends and fun memories. Drop-off and pick-up at the Dana Brown Overnight Education Center 4 5 survivor 2 July Monday, 9 a.m. to Friday, 4 p.m. *$400 ($350 Garden members) Make this summer your time for adventure be part of Survivor 2 at Shaw Nature Reserve! You will spend 5 days and 4 nights at the Dana Brown Overnight Education Center engaging in challenges, learning to use GPS units, surviving on the land, and exploring many of the reasons why Missouri is so exciting! Bring your bike to ride around the Reserve if you have one! (Bikes will be provided for those who don t have access to one.) We will even take a day trip to Meramec State Park to explore a cave. This is a summer adventure not to be missed a week in the woods with friends what could be better? Drop-off and pick-up at the Dana Brown Overnight Education Center 5

12 page 12 ecological restoration corps ecological restoration corps Monday through Friday, July 10 August 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about restoration ecology while making new friends! The ERC is a four-week service-learning program for high school students focusing on restoration of watershed and prairie habitats. Most days will be spent outdoors developing skills in field work, plant identification, and orienteering. Group discussions, projects, and field trips will supplement the hands-on learning. Two of the field trips will be overnight stays at Shaw Nature Reserve. Transportation for field trips will be provided. For more information, please call (314)

13 page 13 additional off-site locations Sophia M. Sachs camp bugaloo nature s alphabet June 5, 11, or 12: Nature's Alphabet A H July 10, 16, or 17: Nature's Alphabet I P August 7, 13, or 14: Nature's Alphabet Q Z The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House's preschool program, Camp Bugaloo, is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years with a parent or guardian. Each ninety-minute program is packed with science, imaginative play, arts and crafts, math, and more. Flowers, insects, other animals, and food are investigated and become sources of play and wonder. $13 ($9 Garden members) (price includes one child and one adult per session) Select one date each month To Register: Call (636) , ext. 13 Butterfly House Olive Boulevard Chesterfield, MO camp earthways young green builders: designing your green home! June 26 30, 1 9 a.m. 3 p.m Is your child interested in finding ways to use fewer natural resources? Then let them explore how to sustainably design and construct a home according to green building guidelines. They ll design their model home, interact with professionals, visit field sites, and then present and display their model home in the EarthWays Center. $175 ($150 Garden members) To Register: Call (314) EarthWays Center, located three miles from the Garden, promotes sustainable residential energy and resource use through on-site tours and programs. EarthWays Center 3617 Grandel Square Saint Louis, MO

14 page 14 information for camp mbg, pitzman, and little sprouts enroll early! Fill out the registration form. Advanced registration is required for all programs. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. MBG Members will have registration preference until March 27 and will receive program discounts. Non-member registrations will not be processed prior to this date. Please register each child on a separate registration form. You may photocopy additional forms, as needed. There is no telephone registration; only mail registration will be accepted. Remember that all summer classes have an enrollment limit. Waiting lists are available for classes that are filled. Register for Camp Bugaloo at the Butterfly House by calling (636) ext. 13. Register for Camp EarthWays at the EarthWays Center by calling (314) drop off/pick up All programs meet at the designated program site. cancellation We reserve the right to cancel activities due to low enrollment or extenuating circumstances. (A full refund will be issued.) safety All of our courses are taught by experienced instructors. Staff have current certification in first aid and CPR as well as years of leading youth programs and/or wilderness camping experience. confirmations and medical forms You will receive a confirmation letter indicating your registration within two to three weeks. A medical form will be sent to you with your confirmation. Please fill out and return the medical form by the required date. Your child may not participate without this form. extended day For an additional fee of $65 per session ($60 Garden members) after care is provided for Camp MBG programs based at the Garden only. This service is provided from 3 to 5:30 p.m. refund policy Please notify us as soon as possible if you have a change in plans and wish to cancel your reservation. For cancellations up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the program, complete refunds will be given, less a processing fee of 10% or $5, whichever is greater. For cancellations made 2 4 weeks prior to the start of the program, a 50% refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the start of the program. Questions? call (314) or (314)

15 page 15 registration for camp mbg, pitzman, and little sprouts please photocopy and use a separate form for each participant: PARTICIPANT S NAME BIRTHDATE GRADE ENTERING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE HOME PHONE GUARDIAN S WORK PHONE GUARDIAN S NAME GUARDIAN S SIGNATURE (We will you an electronic confirmation if is provided.) CURRENT GARDEN MEMBER NON-MEMBER Students must be entering designated grade level of desired program(s). COURSES DATE(S) TIME PRICE extended day (Garden based programs only) DATE(S): PRICE: (Attach an additional list if necessary.) TOTAL: payment options Check for $ enclosed, payable to Missouri Botanical Garden. Charge $ to Visa MasterCard Account No. Expiration Date Name as it appears on card mail to: Missouri Botanical Garden, Education Division P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, MO Complete the form, detach, and mail to the address listed above.

16 class locations st. louis shaw nature reserve The Shaw Nature Reserve is 22 miles west of the I-44, I-270 junction. Take exit 253 off of I-44 and follow the signs. Hwy. 100 & I-44 (exit 253) Gray Summit, MO (636) butterfly house Take I-64/40 west to Clarkson Road/Olive Boulevard exit. Turn right onto Olive Boulevard. Faust Park is on the left in 1.5 miles Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO (636) earthways center From 1-64/40 or I-44, take Grand North past the Fox Theatre. Turn left on Grandel Square at Powell Symphony Hall Grandel Square St. Louis, MO (314) missouri botanical garden -> From I-44, exit at Vandeventer and head south. Turn left on Shaw Boulevard. -> From I-64/40, take Kingshighway south to Vandeventer and turn left then right at Shaw Shaw Blvd. St. Louis, MO (314) M ISSOURI B OTANICAL G ARDEN P.O. Box 299 St. Louis, MO NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT NO. 1325