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.
Coral Vine Charisma
February 28
What is an invasive species and which have been introduced to the Rio Grande Valley? Join us for Invasive Species Awareness week as we investigate the effects of introduced species on native habitat and share the importance of habitat restoration.
- • Discover the difference between invasive and native species and their effect on an ecosystem.
- • Practice stewardship with a QM naturalist and seed start wildflowers.
- • Engage in wildflower wildlife water coloring celebrating native flora exercise.
Wildlife Architects
March 7
Explore the important role animal-made structures play in helping wildlife survive! This STEM Stops, we’re identifying local animal architects, learning what different material and construction techniques are used during natural ingenuity.
- • Learn what different animals shelter designs reveal about their needs and environments.
- • Discover examples of animal architecture on a nature walk.
- • Engage in designing a web, nest or burrow.
Bee Static
March 14
Different kinds of bees have different ways of collecting pollen, though one thing they have in common is flying with a positive charge. Learn about the invisible and powerful force between the symbiotic relationship of flowers and bees.
- • Learn how bees use the powerful force of static electricity to fertilize plants.
- • Discover South Texas Bees and their favorite plants to pollinate on a guided trail walk.
- • Engage in creating beehive paint prints.
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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