STEM Stops
Our Saturday outdoor learning experiences are designed for families to explore, engage, learn and play! Find a program which may interest you and your child! Please check the Calendar of Events for dates and times.
• Date: Every Saturday
Participants will:
- • Gain a better understanding of what happens within an ecological community.
- • Explore what we can learn from nature’s structure and function.
- • Embark on a guided trail walk through our Tamaulipan Thorn Forest, discovering native flora and fauna.
Hawk Watch
March 21
We’re entering hawk migration season! Join us on an exploration of one of our forests boldest predators in hope of witnessing Broad-winged Hawks passing through.
- • Learn about migrating and Native RGV Hawks and the importance of Raptors as apex predators.
- • Discover Hawk biology and behavior on a guided trail walk.
- • Engage in creating a Red-Tailed Hawk Glider.
Wonderful Wildflowers
March 28
Did you know that most weeds are actually wildflowers and when given the chance to grow, boost biodiversity? This STEM Stops we’re celebrating “weeds” their beauty in appearance and the wonders of their unique living systems.
- • Learn about how wildflowers bloom using their internal clocks and how they attract pollinators.
- • Discover how to identify common native wildflowers and explore different seed dispersal methods.
- • Engage in making a wildflower seed ball to support native pollinators and spread biodiversity.
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