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.
Migratory Songbirds
May 9
Spring in South Texas is buzzing with life-including the wings of birds just passing through! Join us to celebrate the Valley's role as a critical rest stop for migrating birds. We'll explore why these feathered visitors are so special, how far they've traveled, and how we can help them on their journey.
- • Learn about migration patterns and the ecological importance of the Rio Grande Valley flyway.
- • Discover how birds use quantum effects to navigate!
- • Engage in creating a field journal, documenting the birds spotted along the trail.
Pollinator Party
May 16
Spring is in full bloom, and pollinators are hard at work! What role do bees, butterflies and birds play in keeping our ecosystem thriving? Join us to celebrate the pollinators of South Texas!
- • Learn how different pollinators can help plants reproduce.
- • Discover local pollinators in action on a guided pollinator walk.
- • Engage in making a take-home pollinator bath to support visiting wildlife.
Lizard Watch: Common Spotted Whiptail
May 16
Lizards are very active in May, and have lots to say with their behavior and movements. Join a guide to explore the fascinating life of the Common Spotted Whiptail Lizard!
- • Learn how reptiles have characteristics that first enabled vertebrates to live permanently on land.
- • Discover the phenomena of tail shedding.
- • Engage in coldblooded vs. warm blooded interactive.
Seed Savers
May 30
You may know the importance of a seed to a plant, but do you know where to find them? Drop in at STEM STOPS as we embark on a journey from seed to sustainability.
- • Learn how to collect seeds selectively and responsibly.
- • Discover the restorative measures of seed collection.
- • Engage in a 'plant stages' nature journaling.
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