Discover Nature Events

Powder Valley only gets bigger when you start looking smaller. In this unique nature journaling lesson, we will be exploring with microscopes. You will get the chance to see Powder Valley’s plants, creeks, and seeds under a different lens.

Whether it's fluffy, scaly, or flat, most animals have tails. Come discover why each tail is different and how animals use them. Ages 3–6. Registration required.

Whether it's fluffy, scaly, or flat, most animals have tails. Come discover why each tail is different and how animals use them. Ages 3–6. Registration required.

Join volunteer naturalist Myra Scroggs to learn about spring wildflowers. We will start with an indoor presentation and then walk the Nature Center trails looking for wildflowers. All ages. Registration required.

This class is a 12-month program (June 2024-May 2025) that meets each month. You will learn simple, but beautiful embroidery techniques as we explore some of the most stunning and unique wildflowers native to Missouri.

By signing up, you are committing to attend all twelve of the monthly sessions so that you will be able to complete all 15 blocks for an entire quilt.

Have you ever sat under the shade of a tree? Eaten food from a tree? Used something made from a tree? Seen an animal in a tree? Learn more about how trees play an important role in our forest for other plants as well as animals. This program is designed for children ages 7–12 and their adult caregivers; other family members are welcome.

People engage in gardening for all kinds of reasons: food, to create habitat for wildlife, and aesthetics. Naturalist Jordi Raos will share some of her favorite gardening moments and the native plants that made those moments possible. This program is virtual, a link will be emailed to the account associated with your registration. This program will not be recorded. All ages.

They play dead, they eat ticks, they are Missouri’s only marsupial...please give a round of applause for OPOSSUMS! Don’t play possum on this program – sign up your little ones to learn all about opossums and participate in some opossum-themed crafts and activities.

Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Nature is waking up! Spring ephemerals are wildflowers that bloom in March and are gone by May. Join a Powder Valley naturalist for a guided hike and learn about these temporary treasures! This hike will take place along the long loop of our Hickory Ridge Trail, which covers 1.2 miles of hilly oak-hickory forest. Please note: The trail is paved, but can still be rough and is very steep. Bring water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy, close-toed shoes!

Please make sure to register all participants ahead of time, including children.

Join us for a hike at the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site. We will hike the trails and visit the historic home. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring a sack lunch, and water. The hike will be 3 miles and rated easy in difficulty. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.