Lewis and Clark Event, for that Inner Explorer in You
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If you have a hankering desire to walk in the footsteps of some rather famous people, listen up.
WHAT: Lewis and Clark Day
WHEN: June 18, 2011 (Saturday)
WHERE: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
ADDRESS: 1401 NW Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015
PHONE: 816-228-3766
ADMISSION: Free and registration not required for this activity
APPROPRIATE FOR: All ages
HIGHLIGHTS:
Learn about wildlife and plants that Lewis and Clark found on their exploration travels to the Pacific
See what it takes to make a dug-out canoe
Learn how to tie cordage
Try a new method of writing with a quill pen
Talk to representatives from the Corps of Discovery and ask questions
Participate in the numerous family activities and crafts that will be available
When it's all said and done, you'll be feeling like a real explorer too.
SOURCE:
Kansas City Nature and You, May/June 2011 newsletter, pg. 7
WHAT: Lewis and Clark Day
WHEN: June 18, 2011 (Saturday)
WHERE: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
ADDRESS: 1401 NW Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015
PHONE: 816-228-3766
ADMISSION: Free and registration not required for this activity
APPROPRIATE FOR: All ages
HIGHLIGHTS:
Learn about wildlife and plants that Lewis and Clark found on their exploration travels to the Pacific
See what it takes to make a dug-out canoe
Learn how to tie cordage
Try a new method of writing with a quill pen
Talk to representatives from the Corps of Discovery and ask questions
Participate in the numerous family activities and crafts that will be available
When it's all said and done, you'll be feeling like a real explorer too.
SOURCE:
Kansas City Nature and You, May/June 2011 newsletter, pg. 7
Published by Lee Hansen
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19 Comments
Post a CommentConservation events are great for all ages.
fantastic writing:)
Wonderful work. Thanks!
Sounds wonderful (:
I love Lewis & Clark, Sacajawea, and the Donner party. Wish I could be there!
Very nice, thanks Lee!
great info.
Sounds lik a great event.
sounds interesting!
This sounds really cool. You have great events in your area!