Beat the summertime heat by joining the education staff at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History on select Thursday afternoons as we explore the critters that roam, crawl, or fly across the Kansas prairie. Programs will accommodate children ages 4-12. We are creating two age groups for each program so that each group receives information at an age-appropriate level. Therefore, we are offering two programs each select Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm and 3-4pm. The 1pm program is designed for kids age 4-7. Participants in the 1pm program must be accompanied by a responsible adult that will stay with the child during the program. The 3pm program is designed for kids age 8-12. Maximum class size is 30. The registration deadline for each program is the Monday prior to the program. Programs are free-of-charge (except for Monarch Madness, $5 per child, museum members free). Donations are greatly appreciated!

For registration and/or additional information, contact Brian Bartels at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu

Dino-mite Dino-saurs! June 12 Registration Deadline: June 9
We'll investigate the dinosaur fossils that will be on display in the T. rex cetera exhibit.

My, what big teeth you have! June 19 Registration Deadline: June 16
Put your mammal knowledge to the test as we explore what mammals eat and what mammals wear (horns, antlers, furs, and more) while viewing some live smaller-varieties of mammal that can be found along a Kansas dirt road.

Build your bird brain! June 26 Registration Deadline: June 23
Learn about birds as we explore feathers, bills, talons, and songs while discovering the birds that make their summer home in Kansas.

Who's New?! July 24 Registration Deadline: July 21
We'll get cozy with the cute and cuddly critters (snakes, lizards, birds, mice, and more) that have recently "hatched" into your wild world.

Leapin' Lizards, Sneakin' Snakes! July 31 Registration Deadline: July 28
We'll get touchy-feely with the scaly critters that crawl in and out of Kansas fields.

Bugzzz Galore! August 7 Registration Deadline: August 4
There's lots of interesting insects in your backyard…come see our insect "zoo" while you learn more cool facts about insects than you ever wanted to know!

Monarch Madness! August 14 Fee: $5/child Registration Deadline: August 11
Join us as we learn about butterflies and build your very own caterpillar house to take home so you can watch your own monarch caterpillar transform into a beautiful butterfly. Each participant will be given a monarch caterpillar to take home. Also, your caterpillar house can be used as a bird feeder when it's not being used to raise butterflies!

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