Come follow the herd to Prairie Days at Shaw's Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Cost: $3 adults; free for children 12 and under, Missouri Botanical Garden members and Shaw Nature Reserve pass holders.
This fun-filled family event portrays prairie heritage with activities and demonstrations. The event showcases the Reserve's 250-acre re-created tall grass prairie. Come hike with a naturalist through the prairie to learn about life on the prairie, check out the authentic teepee, play pioneer games and listen to live music. You will also be able to watch weavers, spinners and other demonstrations.
Some of the exhibits include prairie mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and insects. Many living history characters will be on hand to re-enact the lives of early prairie inhabitants. Even an archaeologist and a flint-knapper will showcase displays and interpret some artifacts of prairie life. Native plant nurseries will be there selling wildflowers and seeds.
If you come hungry, visit the concessions to purchase yummy bison burgers, homemade baked goods, delicious root beer, and sweet, salty, kettle corn.
Join in the fun filled day!
Event takes place at Shaw Nature Reserve of the Missouri Botanical Garden, in Gray Summit, Mo., located south of Interstate 44 at exit #253; watch for signs to the designated parking area.
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Awesome...my children would love this....I wish we were there.
Sounds like a great time!!!
Larry,
The event is organized by the Nature Reserve and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Both are very active in educating children of all ages...;-)
Kelly,
It should be a blast.
Thanks for stopping by,
Ann
Hi Ann, I've never had a bison burger, good stuff? This sounds like fun for everybody.
Ann hope your having a good time at Prairie Days in Shaw's Nature Reserve Gray Summit, Missouri:)
Ann,
The bison burger was a little dry but the skunk meat was awesome...j/k it was really marinated round steak.
Bill,
We had a very good time at Prairie Days. The weather was not hot and the rain held off (almost). It started to rain about 3:30.
We learned a lot about the prairie and how the pioneers lived.
Thanks for commenting,
Ann
Ann,
I'd love some Kettle Corn about now. It goes well with wine you know. Little chuckle here.
Have a great day!
April
April,
You are correct, Kettle Corn is good with wine. After you said it, I had to try it...;-)
Have a terrific Thursday,
Ann