Liberty, Missouri
Upcoming Events in Liberty Missouri
March
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Dr. Suess Safari
- How would Dr Seuss describe a trip to the Nature Sanctuary? Reading a short nature-inspired "Suess-story" will spark our imaginations. Then, we¹ll make a sense-ometer using pictures of animals' senses to use to "hunt" for nature knowledge as we head out on the trail. Discover the sounds, smells, sights and textures found outdoors through hands-on exploration. We¹ll conclude the program by meeting a live animal up close and personal to learn how it uses its senses to help it survive. Please call to register. Limit of 12 children and one accompanying adult per child. Time: 10-11 a.m. Ages: Preschoolers (3-6 years) Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Woodcock Watch
- For a magical evening, join the naturalist to observe the mating ritual of the American woodcock. A night of love for this unusual bird is only witnessed in March. We try to choose the best week to see them, but there is no guarantee that the woodcocks will show. At the beginning of the program, we will give an overview of general woodcock information and how to identify them (we have a mounted specimen). Bring friends and family to share in the fun, and binoculars and lawn chairs if you have them. Everyone meet at the picnic shelter. Limit of 25 people. Please call to register. Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Ages: 10-adult Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Backyard Birdfeeding
- Learn the in and outs of how to set up your own backyard bird feeding station. Mark McKellar, MLTNS board member and owner of Backyard Bird Center, will provide his years of experience and knowledge to help make your backyard an oasis for birds year round. This program will instruct you on the essentials: which feeders to use, types of bird seed, location of your feeding station, and more! Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages: Adults only Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Homeschoolers Programs
- Please choose only one of the two programs available this month. Habitat Seasons is a repeat from last spring and one of our regular school programs. Herpetology will be debuting as a Homeschool program for those avidly interested in reptiles and amphibians. Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Ages: 6-12 HABITAT SEASONS Students will learn the 4 basic parts a habitat must include to support the animals that call it home, and how adaptations of specific plants and animals help them to survive. We will have activities and discussion at prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. Plan to be outdoors for most of the program. Hands-on time with a live animal and learning its adaptations is included. Limit of 20 children. Please call to register. HERPETOLOGY As you can tell from the popularity of the many shows on the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, the study of reptiles and amphibians fascinates many people in the world. But how much do people know about the diverse species of reptiles and amphibians living in their own state or country? Missouri has 42 species of amphibians and 82 species of reptiles, all with their own unique habits and behaviors. Students will learn distinctive differences between reptiles and amphibians, gain in depth knowledge of many species that live in Missouri, and have hands-on time with our wonderful education animals. Limit of 20 children. Please call to register. Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Early Spring Astronomy
- Learn the constellations of the early spring night sky and see deep sky objects magnified with a 10" telescope (up to 300x). Highlights include: Saturn and Venus; Orion¹s Great Nebula, bright open and globular clusters and M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy. Please call to register and reserve your spot, although payment is not required until the night of the program. Limit of 20 people. "Cloud check" night, will be Saturday, March 17 at the same time (weather permitting.) Time: 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Ages: 6-adult Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Night Skies in Bloom!
- Six new constellations are out to enjoy. Explore the night sky with a laser-guided ³tour², given by the Naturalist, learning spring constellations (Virgo, Hercules, Corvus, Crater, Corona Borealis, and Bootes) and then look through our 10" telescope to see deep sky objects. Highlights for April include: Saturn and Venus; M13, the great globular cluster of Hercules; the Ghost of Jupiter nebula; and the galaxies of the Big Dipper and Virgo. Please call to register and reserve your spot, although payment is not required until the night of the program. Limit of 20 people. "Cloud check" night, will be Saturday, April 21 at the same time (weather permitting.) Time: 8:30-10 p.m. Ages: 6-adult Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Junior Naturalist Camp
- Spring BREAK takes a fun new turn to nature that you don't want to miss! Nature activities will include but are not limited to: meeting the nature center reptiles and amphibians, science experiments, making a bird feeder to take home, playing fun nature-themed games, and exploring the Nature Sanctuary's trails. Please call to register. Limit of 20 children.*MLTNS reserves the right to cancel camp if less than 6 children are registered by Tues., Mar. 13th. Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grades: 2nd-5th Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
April
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Bluebird Box Workshop
- Here's a project to get geared up for spring! The Eastern Bluebird (Missouri's State Bird) has to compete with European House Sparrows, Starlings, habitat loss, and the elements to raise its young each season. Help these beautiful, blue songsters by making an easy to assemble bluebird nest box. (Boxes are pre-cut and drilled and all materials are included in program fees.) Limit of 15 people. Please call to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Times: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Ages: All Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Homeschoolers Programs
- Please choose only one of the two programs available this month. Colossal Fossil is a repeat from last spring and one of our regular school programs. Meteorology will be debuting as a Homeschool program for those avidly interested in tmospheric phenomena. Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Ages: 6-12 COLOSSAL FOSSIL Here¹s an opportunity for your students to learn to find and identify fossils of Missouri. Students will be able to take home a limited number of fossils they find! This program involves getting in the water (close-toed shoes required) so bring an extra pair of shoes and socks to change into after the program. Limit of 20 children. Please call to register. METEOROLOGY Learn what causes many different weather phenomena including: rainbows, aurora borealis, sun pillars and coronas, frost flowers and snow rollers. Find out all kinds of tricks to forecast the weather by using natural clues. We¹ll also explore some of the types of clouds and predictions that can be made by observing them. Limit of 20 children. Please call to register. Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Bunny Bonanza
- Meet our cute and cuddly rabbit while learning all sorts of fuzzy facts during this program about rabbits! Then, we’ll hit the trails on search of native cottontails! Please call (816)781-8598 to register. No walk-ins will be allowed. A take home craft will be available for any participant that would like one. The program will be approximately 1 hour long. Time: 1-2 p.m. Updates on - www.facebook.com/MarthaLafite/ Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Wildflower Wander
- In honor of National Arbor Day (April 27), join us to learn all about the beautiful flowering trees and herbaceous plants of our woodland trail. We have some gorgeous species of spring wildflowers, from trillium to bladdernut to purple larkspur and many more. We¹ll discuss name origins and folklore of some of the most interesting and unusual native spring wildflowers of Missouri. Limit of 20 people. Please call to register. Date: Saturday, April 28 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Ages: Adult Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Northland Swap and Shop Mobile Trunk Event
- Over 100 personal local community sellers on 40 acre lot in Liberty, Mo. [2310 E. Country Road H Liberty, Mo. 64068] - It's like a yard sale from your trunk! please join and invite all of your friends and family, neighbors and everyone you can think of! Please join https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthlandSwapandShop/?fref=ts to promote the items you're bringing to sell and let your buyers know where you will be and when! JOIN & SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/events/570848219602287/ Load up your car with items to sell, swap, trade and bring money to shop with :) Raffle items will be available again, same price $1.00 per ticket, or six tickets for $5.00. To help raise funds for future events and advertising. Sellers should advertise their items with the webpage link as well as photos of their items as much as possible, on groups, your wall, craigslist, etc. Tell everyone to join in on the fun and let's make some money and meet some amazing people :) https://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Stop-at-Northland-Swap-and-Shop/152969361526917 One Stop at Northland Swap and Shop will also advertise and have Admins on site to answer questions and to help as we can. LET's MAKE SOME MONEY AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! again, and again! :) Address: 2310 E. Country Road H Liberty, Mo. 64068 , Liberty, Missouri |
September
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Liberty Fall Festival
- Historic Downtown Liberty will be buzzing with vendors, food, carnival rides and family-friendly fun the last weekend of September. There is so much to see and do, but you'll definitely want to be around for the Friday night concert featuring the Brothers Walker who recently appeared on NBC's The Voice. Parade Saturday at 11:00, 8K run, crafts, food booths, carnival, local entertainment, car show and childrens' activities. Address: Historic Downtown Square , Liberty, Missouri |
October
| 17 - 20 | 
Annual Fairy Tale Forest
- This non-scary Halloween event is sure to delight you and your little ones. Walk through a quarter-mile trail on the "WALK OF 100 JACK-O-LANTERNS" carved by local volunteers. Get a treat bag to take home! Proceeds of this special event benefit the Nature Sanctuary's education programming. 6:00-8:30 p.m.Paved trail. Stollers and wheelchairs are welcome. All ages (designed for little ones). We love costumes! www.facebook.com/MarthaLafite/ Tickets are only available online and will not be sold at the gate: https://mltns.square.site/product/fairy-tale-forest-2021-pre-purchase-individual-ticket-1-/97?cs=true&cst=custom Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
November
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Nature's Harvest
- Homeschoolers: Nature's Harvest Have you ever wondered if you could survive in the wilderness without a grocery store? Learn how the pioneers and Native Americans survived with a scavenger hunt to find the plants and animals they would have eaten. Return to the nature center to make your own menu of meals as if you were here during that time period. Also, meet one of our live animals that might have been on the menu back then. Please call to register. Limit of 40 children in two groups. Ages: 7-12 years 10-11:30 a.m. Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Turkey Strut
- Gobble! Gobble! Everyone is thinking about turkey, but what do turkeys think about? Learn fun songs about turkeys, act like a turkey, look for signs of our turkey flock (about 16 birds), make a turkey craft and see some turkey artifacts. Please call to register. Limit of 12 children and one accompanying adult per child. Ages: preschool 3-6 yrs. Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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LUMC Arts & Crafts Expo
- Liberty United Methodist Church is having its Annual Arts & Crafts Expo on Saturday. Apply now for a space to sell your hand-made arts and crafts. Invite your friends and family to come and shop. There will be children's activities, gift-wrapping and more! Please visit the website or call for application and information. Address: Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave, Liberty, MO , Liberty, Missouri |
December
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Elves¹ Workshop
- Children are invited to visit the nature center for facepainting, treats, SANTA, and more. The Elves¹ Holiday Store will be open for children only. Parents please provide a list of names and shopping money. The Holiday Store Elves will help the children choose the perfect gifts for friends or family members. All gifts are priced from less than $1 to $10 and are wrapped and labeled compliments of the Elves. While the children are shopping downstairs, adults can shop in our gift shop or relax by the birdfeeding area. Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Ages: 5-12 Address: 407 N. LaFrenz Rd., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary , Liberty, Missouri |
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Christmas Lighting Ceremony
- Thousands of lights and displays with special programs and nativities displayed from around the world. Address: 216 N. Main , Liberty, Missouri |