Park Activity Guide - Summer 2024

Park Activity Guide Summer 2024: May–August

built by nature. rooted in history. made for play.

Words from the Parks Director Here we go again... The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is getting ready to unveil another new park! Design and engineering work are underway for Spring Bend Park, 126 gorgeous, rolling acres located along the bluff of the Missouri River in St. Charles.

Ryan Graham

St. Charles County Parks Director

The property was donated by Nancy and William Knowles more than 15 years ago. The Knowles were dedicated nature lovers who spent the majority of their free time on the property surrounded by nature and the beauty of prairies and wildflowers. They wanted to ensure that their beloved property would continue to be protected and enjoyed. To help conserve the property, they worked with St. Charles County and the Ozark Land Trust to put the property in a strict conservation easement. This helps protect the property from further development and ensures that proper management practices are taken to promote the natural beauty.

In planning for the new park, the mission is to create a brand-new conservation area that highlights the Knowles family and their love for nature in in St. Charles. Our team consists of award-winning landscape architects and engineers at SWT Design. Within the 126 acres, our ecological team has identified over 174 different plant species. The park will focus on natural resources, woodlands, prairies and native habitats. Trails will be built to allow park visitors to immerse themselves in nature and learn about the flora and fauna surrounding them. Spring Bend Park will truly be a special place, bringing a natural oasis to an area of the county that is otherwise completely developed with homes and businesses.

We look forward to opening Spring Bend Park! We hope you and your family will enjoy it while making unforgettable memories.

About the Parks Department The St. Charles County Parks & Recreation Department was created in 1997 after voters approved a local use tax with the sole purpose of park land acquisition, development, operations, and maintenance. The department’s mission is to preserve natural and historic features in areas throughout the county for the use of future generations. Today, the department has 22 parks, 19 of which are open with three in reserve, totaling 4,403 acres of acquired park land. From historic homesteads to a skate park; from camping, hiking, biking, and fishing to weddings and educational classrooms, there’s something for everyone in St. Charles County Parks. For more information and specifics about each park, amenities, trails, and more, visit stccparks.org.

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At a Glance...

County Parks Map

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Parks Calendar

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On-Demand Programs

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Community Events

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Nature & Outdoors

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Education & Enrichment

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Athletics & Competitive

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Summer Camps

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Broemmelsiek Park College Meadows Park Flatwoods Park Heritage Museum Hideaway Harbor Park The Historic Daniel Boone Home Indian Camp Creek Park Kinetic Park Klondike Park Matson Hill Park Missouri Bluffs Park National Equestrian Center Oglesby Park The Park at New Melle Lakes Quail Ridge Park Regional Airport - Smartt Field Riverside Landing Park Towne Park Veterans Tribute Park

Park Hours...

GENERAL PARK HOURS

7 a.m. to 30 minutes past sunset, Monday - Sunday

PARKS ADMINISTRATION

201 N. Second Street - Suite 510, St. Charles, MO 63301 636-949-7535 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday

HERITAGE MUSEUM

1630 Heritage Landing, St. Peters, MO 63303 636-255-6000 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday 12-5 p.m., Sunday

THE HISTORIC DANIEL BOONE HOME

1868 Highway F, Defiance, MO 63341 636-798-2005 Hours: 7 a.m. to 30 minutes past sunset, Monday - Sunday Winter Guided Tours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Weekends Only

KINETIC PARK

7801 Town Square Avenue, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 636-278-1248 Labor Day Weekend to Memorial Day Weekend Hours: 12-8 p.m., Tuesday - Sunday Summer Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., daily Park Activity Guide

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8 Heritage Park 1630 Heritage Landing, St. Peters, MO

15 Flatwoods Park 2420 Flatwoods Road, O’Fallon, MO

Towne Park 100 Towne Park Drive, Foristell, MO

16 Missouri Bluffs Park 18 Research Park Circle, St. Charles, MO

10 College Meadows Park 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO

17 Oglesby Park 2801 West Meyer Road, Foristell, MO

11 The Historic Daniel Boone Home - Lindenwood Park 1868 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO

18 Regional Airport - Smartt Field 6390 Grafton Ferry Road, Portage des Sioux, MO

12 Riverside Landing Park 101 Riverport Lane, St. Charles, MO

19 National Equestrian Center 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO

13 The Park at New Melle Lakes 400 Foristell Road, New Melle, MO

20 Spring Bend Park - COMING SOON 2300 Upper Bottom Court, St. Charles, MO

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14 Veterans Tribute Park 1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring, MO

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PARKS CALENDAR MAY

with Daniel and Rebecca Boone 11 ATheVisit Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 26

Pop-Up Exhibits Start

and Amphibians of Missouri 12 Reptiles Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 26

Get Gardening: Seed and Be”LEAF”

Basics 13 Kayaking The Park at New Melle Lakes ............................................. 26

Heritage Museum ................................................................. 23

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Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 23

Mindful Meditation with a Ranger

The Park at New Melle Lakes ............................................. 17

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Wake Up and Walk

Towne Park ............................................................................... 17

Wildflower Smartphone Photography

Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 24

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History Over Drinks

Heritage Museum .................................................................. 24

Mindful Meditation with a Ranger

Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 17

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iNaturalist Hike

Towne Park ............................................................................... 18

Fest 18 Brew The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 14 Paddle the Blueway

Lone Wolff to 370 Lakeside ................................................ 18

Mindful Meditation with a Ranger

Skate 20 Ladies Kinetic Park .............................................................................. 34

Monthly Family MTB Ride

Wildflower Hike 21 Women’s Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 19

HSSB: Detached Hearth Kitchen Cooking

Home School Day 22 Spring The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 26

Heritage Museum Lecture Series

Wildflower Hike 23 Women’s Matson Hill Park ...................................................................... 19

Mindful Meditation with a Ranger

Frenzy!

28 Firefly Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 27

Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 34

Heritage Museum .................................................................. 24 Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 17

Community Day at Historic Boone Home

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Oglesby Park ............................................................................ 18

Read Wonderers 19 Well Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 24

Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 24

Towne Park ............................................................................... 24

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The Park at New Melle Lakes ............................................. 26

15 Lights and Leashes

Wildflower Smartphone Photography

Klondike Park ........................................................................... 17

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Kayaking Basics

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 13

Well Read Wonderers

The Park at New Melle Lakes ............................................. 24

HSSB: Shoebox Archaeology

Frenzy!

29 Firefly Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 27 the Prairie - Families 29 Painting 31 Quail Ridge Park ..................................................................... 27

Heritage Museum .................................................................. 25

Arts and Crafts: Greeting Cards 10 Nature Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 25 Volunteer Info Blitz

Quail Ridge Park ..................................................................... 13 6

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During inclement weather, stay up to date on the status of County parks, trails, activities and more through the Rainout Line. Visit stccparks.org to view or sign up for the app, or call 636-707-0011.

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and Glow 19 Row The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 19

Essentials of Open-Hearth Cooking

of the Future 20 League College Meadows Park ........................................................ 35

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 27

Painting the Prairie - Adults

Every Seed Has a Story: Seed Saving

Quail Ridge Park ..................................................................... 28

Summer Reading Adventure with Boone

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 28

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The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 28

Lessons 21 Paddleboarding The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 29

Monthly Family MTB Ride

Disc Golf Summer Glow

Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 34

Firefly Date Night

Quail Ridge Park ..................................................................... 36

Broemmelsiek Park ............................................................... 14

with a Purpose 22 Paddle 370 Lakeside on the Blueway ............................................ 20

Date Night 29 5 Firefly Broemmelsiek Park ............................................................... 14

Lessons 24 Paddleboarding The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 29

League of the Future

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College Meadows Park ........................................................ 35

Well Read Wonderers

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 24

Over Drinks 29 7 History Regional Airport - Smartt Field ........................................ 24

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Wake Up and Walk

Oglesby Park ............................................................................ 17

27 League of the Future

College Meadows Park ......................................................... 35

A Visit with Daniel and Rebecca Boone

Dye Day 28 Community The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 29

National Boone Day

Boone Home Sewing Circle 29 The The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 30

The Historic Daniel Boone Home .................................... 26 The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 14

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Basics 25 Kayaking The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 26

Black History Performance

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The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 28

Hike through the Seasons

11 Klondike Park ........................................................................... 19 29 Lights and Leashes

12 Veterans Tribute Park ............................................................ 18 29 Community Day at Historic Boone Home

Summer Wildflower Stroll

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Row and Glow

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Wildflower Smartphone Photography

Well Read Wonderers

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 24

Wake Up and Walk

College Meadows Park ........................................................ 35

14 The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 19

Monthly Family MTB Ride

Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 34

13 League of the Future

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 13

Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 20

Quail Ridge Park ..................................................................... 17

History Over Drinks

Heritage Museum .................................................................. 24

Indian Camp Creek Park ...................................................... 24

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Paddleboarding Lessons

370 Lakeside to Riverside Landing .................................. 18

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Summer Wildflower Stroll

15 Paddle the Blueway

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 29 Towne Park ............................................................................... 20 Park Activity Guide

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Paddleboarding Lessons

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 29

10 Lights and Leashes

Gardening: Seed and Be”LEAF” 31 Get Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 23

AUGUST

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 18

Community Day at Historic Boone Home

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 13

Summer Reading Adventure with Boone

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11 The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 28 League of the Future

College Meadows Park ......................................................... 35

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Black History Performance

History Over Drinks

Nature Art: Needle Painting

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The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 31

Cemetery Stories: Research & Rabbit Holes

Heritage Museum .................................................................. 31

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 28

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Paddleboarding Lessons

Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 24

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Monthly Family MTB Ride

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Community Day at Historic Boone Home

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HSSB: Shoebox Archaeology

14 Well Read Wonderers

Youth Kayaking Basics

15 The Park at New Melle Lakes ............................................. 30 Summer Wildflower Stroll

16 Quail Ridge Park ..................................................................... 20 Row and Glow

17 The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 19 League of the Future

18 College Meadows Park ......................................................... 35 Outdoor Cooking

19 Klondike Park ........................................................................... 21 Paddleboarding Lessons

20 The Park at New Melle Lakes ............................................. 29 League of the Future

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 29 Indian Camp Creek Park ....................................................... 34 The Historic Daniel Boone Home ...................................... 13 Heritage Museum .................................................................. 25

A Visit with Daniel and Rebecca Boone

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 26

10 Road to Revolution Lecture Series

Heritage Museum .................................................................. 31

Black History Performance

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 28

11 Well Read Wonderers

Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 24

College Meadows Park ......................................................... 35

and Leashes 14 Lights Towne Park ................................................................................ 18

Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 30

Concert 16 Courtyard The Historic Daniel Boone Home ...................................... 15

25 Crafting Circle

Community Dye Day

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 30

Reading Ranger Storytime 19 Children: Towne Park ............................................................................... 32

Veterans Tribute Park ............................................................ 36

Reading Ranger Storytime 21 Children: Towne Park ............................................................................... 32

26 Glow Around the Lake

Boone Home Sewing Circle 27 The The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 30

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Veterans Tribute Park ............................................................ 17 Heritage Museum .................................................................. 24

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 26 Towne Park ............................................................................... 18

The Park at New Melle Lakes .............................................. 24

Wake Up and Walk

A Visit with Daniel and Rebecca Boone

13 iNaturalist Hike

Well Read Wonderers

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Circle 22 Crafting Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 30

Dye Day 23 Community Matson Hill Park ...................................................................... 30

SUMMER CAMPS

Reading Ranger Storytime 24 Children: Towne Park ............................................................................... 32

June Nature Camp at Quail Ridge Park 3-7 Quail Ridge Park ...................................................................... 38

Tails and Paw(rks) 26 Happy Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................. 21

June Nature’s Canvas: Art Camp 17-21 Brommelsiek Park ................................................................... 38

Fiber Arts Festival

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 15

31 Make and Take: Rag Rug

June MTB Camp: Fun and Skills for Active Kids 24-28 Broemmelsiek Park ................................................................ 39

The Historic Daniel Boone Home ..................................... 32

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ON-DEMAND PROGRAMS FRIDAY NIGHT PUBLIC STARGAZING

RANGER-GUIDED LOW ROPES COURSE

Discover the stars and constellations on clear Friday nights through the largest public-viewing telescope in Missouri and other complex scopes in the park! Join the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) at the Broemmelsiek Park Astronomy Viewing Area for free educational programs for the entire family. Programs begin 30 minutes past sunset and can last into the night. Advanced registration is requested for groups of 10 or more. Email outreach@asemonline.org or visit asemonline.org for more information.

The low ropes course is great for team building and problem solving and consists of 10 obstacles, such as the Tire Traverse, TP Shuffle, Log Cabin and Log Swing. The course is never to be used without a Special Use Authorization from the Parks Department, and all participants must complete the appropriate Waiver of Liability form prior to participation. To check availability or make a reservation, call the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535.

RANGER-GUIDED HIKES Our Park Rangers are ready to take your group on an unforgettable hiking experience through any St. Charles County park of your choice. Hear about park history, plant and animal life, and learn fun nature facts to impress your friends! These group hikes are great for meeting merit badge requirements for scouts or just getting outside to explore what the St. Charles County Parks system has to offer. Hikes are available year-round on a first come, first served basis, and are $5 per person per hour. Specific requests are considered for an additional fee.

Hikes are best if limited to groups of 24. Call our administrative office to make a reservation today!

OUTREACH PROGRAMS School groups, scout groups, home-schoolers and church groups—any kids age 4-12—can find what they’re looking for in County parks. These exciting nature and history-based programs can include a nature hike, park history, plant and animal life exploration, fishing and aquatic life, forest ecology, and more! Pack your lunch and pick your favorite park and activities, and then we do the rest! Cost is nominal per hour.

The Historic Daniel Boone Home also offers unique field trips for children ages 9 and up. These two-hour sessions can include fire starting, animal signs, black powder, trade and bartering, historic construction, and carpentry. Cost is $8 per child.

Don’t forget the new educational opportunities at the Heritage Museum! These 90-minute history-based programs allow guests to explore St. Charles County history to the fullest, while giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the world of museums! Participants explore our collection of heritage artifacts and learn the importance of preservation. Cost is $5 per person.

To schedule an outreach program in any park, call our administrative office at 636-949-7535.

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Camping spots St. Charles County Parks Department offers four types of camping facilities to reserve throughout the year: tent camping sites, electric camping sites, camping cabins and group camping areas.

Plan and reserve your sites in advance! For more information or to make a reservation, call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535 or visit us online.

These camping facilities are available at: • Indian Camp Creek Park - Group camping and tent sites • Klondike Park - Tent camping sites and cabin camping • Missouri Bluffs Park - Group camping site • Riverside Landing Park - Electric camp sites

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COMMUNITY EVENTS GeoQuest GeoQuest is back by popular demand! Hidden within each St. Charles County park is a hidden gem. Find all the treasure using your smartphone or GPS, decipher the code, and claim your prize! All winners are eligible for a final drawing at the end of 2024. Send an email to geoquest@sccmo.org with your name to get started.

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QUICK HIKE CHALLENGE Another day, another new trail to hike. St. Charles County Parks is making it easy to get your recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity with the Quick Hike Challenge. These 27 hikes can be completed in approximately 30 minutes. All you need to do is download or print the brochure off of www.stccparks.org, then initial and date the trails after you hike them. If you hike all the trails, turn your brochure into a Park Ranger to receive a prize to commemorate your accomplishment. These hikes can be completed on your own time with no deadlines. Make time for you this year, even if it’s only 30 minutes.

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FEE Free TIME 7 a.m. to 30 min. past sunset

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DATE Saturday, Jan. 27 through Tuesday, Dec. 31

FEE Free TIME 7 a.m. to 30 min. past sunset

DATE Friday, March 1 through Saturday, Nov. 30

VOLUNTEER INFO BLITZ Calling all animal lovers, green thumbs and helping hands!

Support local organizations and discover how you can make a difference in your community at Volunteer Info Blitz at the Lodge at Quail Ridge Park. Get hands-on with interactive stations, each showcasing a unique volunteer role including weed identification, first aid for dogs and many more! Get equipped and inspired at mini-trainings and primers led by passionate volunteers and professionals to gain valuable skills and insights for your chosen role. Connect with like-minded individuals and fellow volunteers, share experiences, and build lasting connections for future collaborations. Enter in drawings for a prize relevant to your chosen volunteer role and complete stations to win prizes! Show your community spirit and walk away with a commemorative volunteer T-shirt to symbolize your commitment to making a difference.

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FEE Free

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TIME 5-8 p.m.

DATE Friday, May 10

COMMUNITY DAY AT THE HISTORIC DANIEL BOONE HOME Tour The Historic Daniel Boone Home free of charge on the second Thursday of the month this summer, from May until August! All ages are welcome and admission will be firstcome, first-served. Tours will be open-house format; guests are welcome to explore all levels of the house and speak with docents about the Boone family and the history of the Femme Osage Valley. Call the Boone Home for more information at 636-798-2005.

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FEE Free TIME 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

DATE Thursday, May 9 Thursday, June 13 Thursday, July 11 Thursday, Aug. 8

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BREW FEST Come join us for Brew Fest from 1 to 4 p.m., May 18 at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. With ticketed admission, guests 21 years and older are invited to try samples from local homebrewers and breweries. Visit with homebrew clubs and learn more about the process of making beer and learn about the historical importance of fermentation as a preservative before refrigeration. Concessions will be on-site and live music will be playing all afternoon as you enjoy the scenic historic village setting. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

Free designated driver tickets are available and include a ticket to tour the Boone Home.

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FEE $30 in advance, $35 at the door TIME 1-4 p.m.

DATE Saturday, May 18

FIREFLY DATE NIGHT Enjoy an evening in the park with your friends or that special someone! Dine on wine and desserts before strolling among the fields alight with dancing fireflies at Broemmelsiek Park.

Poetic activities and readings will bring a spark to this romantic evening. This event is for ages 21 and up; cost is $5 per couple.

Pre-registration is required.

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FEE $5 per couple TIME 8-9:30 p.m.

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DATE Tuesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 5

NATIONAL BOONE DAY

CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations 15 calendar days or more prior to the start of an activity, camp or program will result in a refund minus a 15 percent processing fee. Refunds are not issued for amounts less than $20. Cancellations 14 calendar days or less from the start of the activity, camp or program will result in no refunds. This information is on your receipt.

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Explore what life was like in the Missouri Territory through the lens of Daniel Boone and his community. On National Boone Day, visitors receive free admission to The Historic Daniel Boone Home and can join in on special topic tours that explore lesserknown aspects of Boone’s life and times. Visitors can explore the village at and engage with demonstrators practicing traditional crafts that were an essential part of life during the early 1800s.

This free program is for all ages. Pre-registration is requested.

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FEE Free TIME 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

DATE Saturday, June 8

FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL Have you ever wondered how fabric, yarn, or lace is made?

Today it is easy to take these arts for granted, but 200 years ago, people had to be self-reliant, creating it all by hand. Join us for an interactive day exploring fiber arts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Walk through our historic village and visit with demonstrators and interpreters as they share their crafts.

Spinners, weavers, rope makers and a variety of other artists will showcase both historic and modern fiber crafts. Some of their creations will be for sale. If you are a quilter, knitter, spinner, rug hooker, or something else, please bring a project and join us for a day of creating. This program is free and open to all ages. There will be a historic fashion show at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For those looking to learn a new skill, sign up for a rag rug class, held at 3 p.m. Each class is open for pre-registration and has a small materials fee. For more information, please call us at 636-798-2005.

COURTYARD CONCERT Immerse yourself in the scenic Femme Osage Valley during this concert held in the courtyard of The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of traditional folk music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.

The event is for ages 18 and up; cost is $5 per person.

Pre-registration is required.

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FEE $5 per person TIME 6-8 p.m.

DATE Friday, Aug. 16

AGE All ages LOCATION DB

FEE Free; $5 registration fee for classes TIME 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

DATE Saturday, Aug. 31

During inclement weather, stay up to date on the status of County parks, trails, activities and more through the Rainout Line. Visit stccparks.org to view or sign up for the app, or call 636-707-0011.

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WATER PLAY AREAS V E T E R A N S T R I B U T E PA R K

1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring

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Slides • Swings • Separated for Age Groups Visit stccparks.org for more information on other amenities in St. Charles County Parks!

NATURE & OUTDOORS WAKE UP AND WALK Start your day off on the right foot and get active at Wake Up and Walk! Moving your body early in the day can boost your energy, improve your mood, and increase productivity.

Join Park Rangers this summer for a 1.5-mile morning walk at various St. Charles County parks. Learn about the different plants and animals we may encounter on the trail and how we can coexist with each other both inside and outside of our parks. This free program is for all ages. Pre-registration is required.

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MINDFUL MEDITATION WITH A RANGER

FEE Free

LOCATION TIME TW - Shelter 1 9-10:15 a.m.

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QR - Lodge Parking Lot 9-10:15 a.m.

VT - Shelter 3 9-10:15 a.m.

DATE Thursday, May 2 Thursday, June 27 Friday, July 5 Friday, Aug. 2

Do you find that you are on autopilot day to day, feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from nature? Many have forgotten how to listen, feel and sense the natural world and why it’s vital to humanity. Take a step toward reconnecting with the Earth. Mindful Mediation with a Ranger will take place at four different parks during the month of May. During this practice, we will walk to a quiet spot within the park and focus our attention on bringing awareness back to nature while practicing breathing techniques. This free program is for ages 15 and up. Pre-registration is required.

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FEE Free TIME 6:30-7:30 p.m.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

DATE Wednesday, May 1 Friday, May 3 Sunday, May 5 Wednesday, May 8 Park Activity Guide

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LIGHTS AND LEASHES Enjoy the night sky with your dog as you emBARK on an interpretive hike under the stars. Bring your furry friend to one of our parks as we walk approximately 1.5 miles. These walks are on paved trails and are wheelchair accessible. Dogs must be on a leash. Participants are encouraged to use glow sticks and other fun light sources to light up our way. You do not have to have a dog to participate. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 8 and up LOCATION OG VT NM TW

FEE Free TIME 8-9:15 p.m.

8:30-9:45 p.m.

8:30-9:45 p.m.

8-9:15 p.m.

DATE Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday, June 12 Wednesday, July 10 Wednesday, Aug. 14

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Broemmelsiek Park Indian Camp Creek Park Klondike Park Matson Hill Park The Park at New Melle Lakes Oglesby Park Quail Ridge Park Towne Park Veterans Tribute Park

PADDLE THE BLUEWAY Paddle the Dardenne Creek Blueway with Park Rangers! This leisurely float is 5.5 miles from Lone Wolff to 370 Lakeside on Saturday, May 18 (ages 12 and up), and 3.5 miles from 370 Lakeside Park to Riverside Landing Park on Saturday, June 15 (ages 5 and up). Cost of each float is $15 if you bring your own watercraft, or $25 if you rent a kayak at the park. Personal vessels need to be dropped off with a Park Ranger at the drop in location prior to the start of the water adventure. Life vests are required and can be provided upon request. Guests will meet at the takeout point before being shuttled upstream to the start of their float. An email with program details will be sent to paddlers a few days prior to the float trip. Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.

AGE FEE 16 and up (May 18), 5 and up (June 15) $5-$25 LOCATION Lone Wolff to 370 Lakeside 370 Lakeside to RL

iNATURALIST HIKE Do you ever wish you knew the names of common plants and trees around you? Learn how to easily identify plants and animals with a Park Ranger at iNaturalist Hike. We’ll be using the iNaturalist and Seek app to log identifications, so please come with those apps pre-downloaded on your smartphone. Make sure you bring a water bottle, bug spray, a smartphone with a working camera and some curiosity! Meet us at the Towne Park shelter to get started.

AGE 6 and up LOCATION TW TW 18

FEE Free TIME 12 p.m.

12 p.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

DATE Saturday, May 18 Saturday, July 13

TIME 2:30-7p.m.

DATE Saturday, May 18

4-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 15

WOMEN’S WILDFLOWER HIKE See what colorful spring ephemerals are popping in the woods on a ranger-led hike in a few of the most scenic St. Charles County parks. Forget the dreary days of winter with the full color palette of spring wildflowers. Spring is a wonderful time to check out the diversity of wildflowers found in the woodlands of our region. This women-only free hike is for women ages 16 and older. Wear sturdy hiking shoes.

AGE 16 and up LOCATION IC MH

FEE Free TIME 9-11 a.m.

12-2 p.m.

DATE Tuesday, May 21 Thursday, May 23

ROW AND GLOW Light up the night during Row and Glow. Deck out your boat in glow sticks and enjoy the sunset on the water. This fun event allows guests of all ages to paddle the 25-acre lake at The Park at New Melle Lakes at night. Cost is $5 if you bring your own kayak or canoe, $10 if you rent one of our single kayaks and $20 if you rent a tandem kayak. Youth kayaks are available as needed for guests 8-14. If needed, a brief lesson on how to kayak will be given. All participants must wear a life vest during the program; one will be provided if you rent a kayak. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

AGE All ages LOCATION NM NM NM

FEE $5-$20 TIME 7:30-9:30 p.m.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

DATE Friday, June 14 Wednesday, June 19 Wednesday, July 17

HIKE THROUGH THE SEASONS Hiking the same trails over and over may sound boring, but the change in the seasons will always bring something new to see.

On this ranger-guided hike, we walk the same 3-miles along the natural surface trails and paved trails at Klondike Park to see the seasonal changes and discuss how it affects the plants and animals living in different habitats and ecosystems. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Meet at the Klondike Park boat ramp. Pre-registration is required.

AGE All ages

FEE Free

LOCATION TIME DATE KL 5:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11 *Watch for our Fall Park Activity Guide for future dates.

During inclement weather, stay up to date on the status of County parks, trails, activities and more through the Rainout Line. Visit stccparks.org to view or sign up for the app, or call 636-707-0011.

CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations 15 calendar days or more prior to the start of an activity, camp or program will result in a refund minus a 15 percent processing fee. Refunds are not issued for amounts less than $20. Cancellations 14 calendar days or less from the start of the activity, camp or program will result in no refunds. This information is on your receipt.

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SUMMER WILDFLOWER STROLL Do you ever wonder what types of beautiful wildflowers color our many prairies and fields? If so, enjoy a casual stroll around the paved surfaces where Park Rangers will educate about what flowers are in bloom. This free program is for all ages.

AGE All ages LOCATION BR TW QR

PADDLE WITH A PURPOSE Have fun and meet the kind of people who care about nature and believe a stream is a thing of beauty, not a trash can.

Display good stewardship at Paddle with a Purpose by helping the mission of the St. Charles County Park Rangers Stream Team #6429 to create cleaner waterways for everyone. Park Rangers will host an on-the-water clean-up from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 22 at 370 Lakeside. Rangers have limited kayaks available, and you are encouraged to bring your own vessel.

Paddle two miles upstream to collect trash and float back down to the starting location. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and a sun hat. Pre-registration is required. Participants must be ages 5 and up. Children between the ages of 5-11 must ride in the vessel with an adult but do not need to register. Life vests are required and can be provided upon request. An email will be sent out to participants one week prior with additional information.

AGE 5 and up, ages 5-11 must ride with an adult

FEE Free

LOCATION 370 Lakeside

DATE Saturday, June 22

20

TIME 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

FEE Free TIME 6-7 p.m.

10-11 a.m.

1-2 pm.

DATE Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, July 16

HAPPY TAILS AND PAW(RKS) Celebrate National Dog Day with your best friend at Happy Tails and Paw(rks) from 9-10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26 at Broemmelsiek Dog Park. Join fellow hound lovers for a free pup cup and a chance to win prizes for the best tricks. Pre-registration is requested. All dog park rules must be followed.

AGE All ages

FEE Free

LOCATION BR

TIME 9-10 a.m.

DATE Monday, Aug. 26

OUTDOOR COOKING Learn a few new campfire recipes to make your next camping trip fun at Outdoor Cooking! Families will cook an appetizer, entree and dessert. While the food is cooking, play some campfire games. Meet at Klondike Park and bring your appetite!

This program is for ages 5 and up. Cost is $10 per person.

Pre-registration is required.

AGE Ages 5 and up LOCATION KL

FEE $10 per person TIME 6-7:30 p.m.

DATE Friday, July 19

VOLUNTEER in the Parks!

For more information, call 636-949-7535.

LOCATION GUIDE BR IC KL MH NM OG QR TW VT

Broemmelsiek Park Indian Camp Creek Park Klondike Park Matson Hill Park The Park at New Melle Lakes Oglesby Park Quail Ridge Park Towne Park Veterans Tribute Park Park Activity Guide

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SKYHAWKS ST. LOUIS LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS Track & Field • Flag Football Soccer • Baseball • STEM Sports Veterans Tribute Park Ages 2-12 Cost Varies, $80-$110

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a party of hundreds, there’s a St. Charles County park to make your dreams of a perfect wedding come true.

For questions, more information, or to set up a tour of our wedding venues, call the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535 or email parks@sccmo.org.

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EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT GET GARDENING: SEED AND BE”LEAF” AT THE AGRICULTURE GARDEN How does the St. Charles County Parks horticulture team plan, cultivate and maintain the Agriculture Educational Garden at Broemmelsiek Park? Join Parks Rangers and horticulture staff for Get Gardening: Seed and Be”LEAF” at the Agriculture Garden to learn about the medicinal plants, vegetables and flowers grown. After questions and answers guests can sample what has been grown in the garden. It is encouraged to bring water, sunblock, and gloves. The free program is for all ages.

Pre-registration is requested.

POP-UP EXHIBITS There’s so much more than meets the eye! Come to St. Charles County Heritage Museum this summer to see special pop-up exhibits featuring artifacts that normally lie hidden in storage.

Each month will feature a new exhibit displaying different themes with collections the public doesn’t normally see, including fashion, military history, business history and more.

The pop-up exhibits will be available during normal museum hours.

AGE All ages

AGE All ages LOCATION BR BR BR

FEE Free TIME 4-5 p.m.

9-10 a.m.

4-5 p.m.

DATE Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, July 31 Wednesday, July 31

FEE Free

LOCATION HM

TIME Museum Hours

DATE May through Aug.

LOCATION GUIDE BR HM DB IC MH NM QR SF TW

Broemmelsiek Park Heritage Museum The Historic Daniel Boone Home Indian Camp Creek Park Matson Hill Park The Park at New Melle Lakes Quail Ridge Park Regional Airport - Smartt Field Towne Park Park Activity Guide

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HOMESCHOOL SKILLBUILDER: DETACHED HEARTH KITCHEN COOKING Help prepare a simple hearth cooked meal in the detached kitchen at Towne Park. Homeschoolers ages 11-18 use cooking implements and recipes different than those used today to make a simple meal that they can then taste. Guardians are required to be onsite and encouraged to walk the grounds with their youngsters during class time. Space is limited.

Pre-registration is required.

AGE 11-18 LOCATION TW

FEE $30 per person TIME 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

DATE Wednesday, May 8

WILDFLOWER SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY If you enjoy taking pictures and want to master the art of taking the perfect images with your cellphone, join Park Rangers for Wildflower Smartphone Photography. Walk around Indian Camp Creek Park to find wildflowers and discuss the basics of photography so you can take your perfect shot on your next park outing. This program is for ages 18 and up. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 18 and up LOCATION IC IC IC

FEE $5 per person TIME 10-11:30 a.m.

5:30-7 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

DATE Friday, May 3 Sunday, May 5 Saturday, June 15

HISTORY OVER DRINKS Back by popular demand, join St. Charles County Parks for the third year of History Over Drinks at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum! This event is a dream for foodies and history buffs alike. Listen to a discussion on local history while sipping the finest from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries on the first Friday of the month, May through August. This program is for ages 21 and up. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.

AGE 21 and up LOCATION HM SF HM HM 24

FEE Free TIME 5:45-7 p.m.

5:45-7 p.m.

5:45-7 p.m.

5:45-7 p.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

DATE Friday, May 3 Friday, June 7 Friday, July 5 Friday, Aug. 2

HERITAGE MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES Come by the St. Charles County Heritage Museum for a fascinating lecture series on the Revolutionary War. You’ll almost hear the cannon fire and smell the musket smoke during talks presented by Kate Huffman, historic interpretative specialist at the Heritage Museum and The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Lecture topics are the British Indian Department on May 8, Peace Medals and Gorgets on Sept. 11, and the Life of Matchekewis on Oct. 9. These free lectures are for ages 14 and up. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 14 and up

FEE Free

LOCATION TIME DATE HM 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 *Watch for our Fall Park Activity Guide for future dates.

HOMESCHOOL SKILLBUILDER: SHOEBOX ARCHAEOLOGY Show your kids there’s more to life than their phone. Re-awaken their imagination and fine motor skills as they learn the basic concepts of archaeology at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum Shoebox Archaeology program. Students receive instructions and are divided into teams to start excavating a mock archaeological site. Roles change as the team digs deeper into the site, exposing more layers. The items unearthed are related to the Revolutionary War and are reproduction items.

Wear clothes that can get dirty. This program is for ages 12-16.

A scavenger hunt is available for children under 12.

Pre-registration is required.

AGE 12-16

FEE $5 per person

LOCATION HM HM

TIME 1-2:30 p.m.

DATE Friday, May 10

1-2:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 9

WELL READ WONDERERS Get out of your reading slump while you get outdoors! Take a leaf out of our book and join the St. Charles County Parks Department Book Club. Each month, a nature-based book is selected and then we meet up in one of our scenic parks to discuss and, weather permitting, venture out on a nature hike.

Join us for a cozy informal discussion and a little exploration.

Sessions in the same month will be over the same book for more availability, but feel free to come to both. This program is for ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is requested.

AGE Ages 18 and up LOCATION NM - Landhaus BR - Visitor Center NM - Landhaus NM - Landhaus BR - Visitor Center NM - Landhaus BR - Visitor Center

FEE Free TIME 6-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

DATE Thursday, May 9 Sunday, May 19 Thursday, June 6 Wednesday, July 3 Sunday, July 14 Thursday, Aug. 1 Sunday, Aug. 11

NATURE ARTS AND CRAFTS: GREETING CARDS Get creative with nature! Meet Park Rangers at the Broemmelsiek Visitor Center for supplies and instructions on how to make beautiful artistic creations. In this session, we will not only be making lovely greeting cards but also the paper they are made of, just in time for Mother’s Day. It is a kidfriendly program and $5 per person; pre-registration is required.

AGE 6 and up LOCATION BR - Visitor Center

FEE $5 per person TIME 4-6 p.m.

DATE Friday, May 10 Park Activity Guide

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A VISIT WITH DANIEL & REBECCA BOONE

KAYAKING BASICS

Meet Daniel Boone and his wife Rebecca, as played authentically by famous historical actors. Tour the historic home where the Boones once lived, meet and visit with these famous Missourians portrayed by Colonel Robert Pecoraro and his wife, Shirley, National Association for Interpretation Volunteer Award winners. Daniel and Rebecca’s lives were filled with joy, happiness, hardship, and tragedy, yet they survived and persevered as partners for 56 years. The interpreters discuss life on the frontier and show you a collection of original antique weapons and accoutrements from the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Admission to the Boone Home is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 60 and up, and $5 for children ages 5–12. Active and retired military and children 4 and under are free.

Paddle the day away with Park Rangers on the beautiful 25acre lake at The Park at New Melle Lakes. The beginning of the class focuses on the basic concepts of safety, maneuvering and components of kayaking and then an hour on the water.

Kayaks, life vests and paddles are included. Please bring water, sun block, a hat and water shoes. Cost is $10 per person for a single kayak and $15 for a tandem kayak. This program is for ages 12 and up. Pre-registration required.

AGE All ages LOCATION DB DB DB DB

FEE Boone Home Admission: $5-$8 TIME 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

DATE Saturday, May 11 Saturday, June 8 Saturday, July 13 Saturday, Aug. 10

AGE 12 and up LOCATION NM NM NM

AGE All ages LOCATION BR - Hilltop 26

FEE Free TIME 10-11 a.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

DATE Sunday, May 12

DATE Monday, May 13 Wednesday, May 15 Tuesday, June 25

Join us for homeschool education at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Demonstration stations and hands-on projects such as music, black powder, fire-starting, frontier games, woodworking, and more are located throughout the village.

Attendees can visit The Historic Daniel Boone Home as well.

Adults and children ages 4 years and up can register for a 9 a.m.-12 p.m. session or a 1-4 p.m. session for $5 per person.

Children 4 years and under are free and do not need to register.

Pre-registration is required.

LOCATION DB DB

Learn and enjoy an educational program about amazing animals that live right here in your backyard at the Reptiles and Amphibians of Missouri presentation from 10-11 a.m., May 12 at Broemmelsiek Park Hilltop Shelter. Have a fun, close-up encounter with snakes, turtles, frogs, toads and lizards. This one-hour presentation will allow participants to learn about the different native reptiles and amphibians of Missouri. This free program is for all ages. Pre-registration is required.

TIME 6-7:30 p.m.

6-7:30 p.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

SPRING HOME SCHOOL DAY

AGE 4 and up

REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS OF MISSOURI PRESENTATION

FEE $10-$15

FEE $5 per person TIME 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

1-4 p.m.

DATE Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 22

PAINTING THE PRAIRIE - FAMILIES Capture the beauty of our park’s prairies through your very own painting on National Prairie Day. Park Rangers will lead an informative walk highlighting some of our common prairie fauna. Following the walk, participants will select a favorite plant or landscape to paint on the spot. All painting supplies will be provided. Afterward, you can hang your painting on the wall at home to remember the day by. Families can register for Friday’s session together for $15 (max family of 4).

Pre-registration is required.

AGE 5 and up LOCATION QR - Shelter 5

FIREFLY FRENZY!

FEE $15 per family TIME 9:30-11 a.m.

DATE Friday, May 31

Watch the night light up at Broemmelsiek Park during our Firefly Frenzy! Families will participate in firefly games and learn firefly facts before exploring our dazzling prairie. Participants should be prepared to walk on uneven natural surfaces in the dark. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required.

AGE All ages

FEE Free

LOCATION BR - Dog Park Area BR - Dog Park Area

TIME 8:30-9:30 p.m.

8:30-9:30 p.m.

DATE Tuesday, May 28 Wednesday, May 29

LOCATION GUIDE BR HM DB IC MH NM QR SF TW

Broemmelsiek Park Heritage Museum The Historic Daniel Boone Home Indian Camp Creek Park Matson Hill Park The Park at New Melle Lakes Quail Ridge Park Regional Airport - Smartt Field Towne Park

ESSENTIALS OF OPEN-HEARTH COOKING Step back in time to the late 1700s when Daniel Boone and his family settled in Missouri, the then Spanish Territory yet to be explored by Lewis and Clark. Following instructions from historic recipes, students learn to cook over an open hearth with tools like cast iron pans, tin kettles, and reflector ovens. All ingredients and cooking supplies are provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring water or other soft beverages. For your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes and avoid loose clothing.

Part of the course takes place outside, so cotton clothing, hats, and sunscreen are recommended. This program is for ages 16 and up. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 16 and up LOCATION DB

FEE $35 per person TIME DATE 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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PAINTING THE PRAIRIE - ADULTS Paint your very own nature scene on National Prairie Day. Park Rangers will lead an informative walk highlighting some of our common prairie fauna. Following the walk, participants will select a favorite plant or landscape to paint. All painting supplies will be provided. Afterward, you can take your masterpiece home and hang it on the wall. Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 18 and up LOCATION QR - Shelter 5

FEE $10 per person TIME 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

DATE Saturday, June 1

BLACK HISTORY PERFORMANCES

SUMMER READING ADVENTURE WITH BOONE This summer, the Parks Department is teaming up with the St. Charles City-County Library to bring even more adventure to summer reading! Join in on a summer activity to learn more about Daniel Boone, the settlement of the Femme Osage Valley, and explore the historic landscape of St. Charles County.

Pre-registration is required.

AGE Ages 6 and up LOCATION Deer Run Branch DB

FEE Free TIME 2-3 p.m.

9-10 a.m.

DATE Tuesday, June 4 Thursday, July 11

Hear moving stories of Black experiences in and around St. Charles County at The Historic Daniel Boone Home.

Performances are by Angela da Silva, a regionally recognized historian, educator, playwright, performer, and pioneer of Black history tourism. Her interpretive performances recount the experiences of enslaved Black women, based on extensive research by Ms. da Silva. Audience members of all ages are welcomed to the performances. Space is limited.

Pre-registration is requested. For more information, call The Historic Daniel Boone Home at (636) 798-2005.

AGE All ages LOCATION DB DB DB

DATE Sunday, June 9 Sunday, July 14 Sunday, Aug. 11

Where did Daniel Boone get his seeds to plant his crops?

Discover the ties between historic and contemporary gardening in this seasonal workshop focusing on seed saving.

Explore the gardens at the Historic Daniel Boone Home and learn about important heirloom crops from the Boone’s time and how to save seeds from one year to the next. Participants will learn about processing seeds from their own gardens and how to properly label and store them for the following year.

This program is for ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required.

LOCATION DB Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

TIME 1-4 p.m.

1-4 p.m.

1-4 p.m.

EVERY SEED HAS A STORY: SEED SAVING

AGE 6 and up

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FEE Free

FEE $5 per person TIME 10-11:30 a.m.

DATE Friday, June 21

During inclement weather, stay up to date on the status of County parks, trails, activities and more through the Rainout Line. Visit stccparks.org to view or sign up for the app, or call 636-707-0011.

PADDLEBOARDING LESSONS Enjoy the sweet sunshine and learn how to paddleboard!

Before heading out to explore the 25-acre lake at The Park at New Melle Lakes, participants will learn the basics of paddleboarding techniques and safety from Park Rangers. Ages 12 and under require a parent or guardian and their own life vest. Cost is $10 per person. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Check the Rainout Line for program updates for poor weather conditions.

AGE 12 and up LOCATION NM NM NM NM NM NM

FEE $10 per person TIME DATE 6-7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 21 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday, June 24 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, July 8 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 5

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COMMUNITY DYE DAY What makes blue jeans blue? Learn about indigo—a natural dye used to color cloth for centuries—at our Community Dye Day. Visitors are welcome to bring their own item made from 100% cotton to design and dye. Watch the magic of chemistry as the indigo turns from green to blue and learn about other dyes found in nature. Bring a bag to take your item home in, as it will still be damp. This free program is for all ages.

AGE All ages Over 50 college students participated in honeysuckle removal and trail work at The Historic Daniel Boone Home.

Now native species have room to grow due to the large section of bush honeysuckle cleared from the park!

LOCATION DB DB MH

FEE Free TIME 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

DATE Friday, June 28 Friday, July 26 Friday, Aug. 23 Park Activity Guide

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THE BOONE HOME SEWING CIRCLE

CRAFTING CIRCLE

The sewing circle has long been a way for people to foster community while getting important work done to clothe the family and keep them warm. Join a community of makers for The Boone Home Sewing Circle from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month from May to July at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Bring a fiber craft to work on or learn a new skill!

Hand sewing is encouraged, but all crafters are welcome.

Need(le) a little extra motivation to finish your crafts? Every month, meet other creative people at the meeting room at Broemmelsiek Park to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, scrapbook, papercraft, basket weaving, journal, or whatever else you might be working on. Between projects? No worries! Simple crafts available to work on, just make sure to register if you would like one. Come for refreshments, good conversation, and to finally finish that project.

AGE 8 and up LOCATION DB DB

FEE Free TIME 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

DATE Saturday, June 29 Saturday, July 27

YOUTH KAYAKING BASICS Teach your kids the water safety rules they’ll need on future float trips. Park Rangers will teach the basic concepts of safety, maneuvering and components of kayaking and then an hour on the water. Kayaks, life vests and paddles are included. The event takes place on the beautiful 25-acre lake at The Park at New Melle Lakes. Please bring water, sun block, a hat and water shoes. Cost is $10 per person for a single kayak. This program is for ages 8-12. Pre-registration required.

AGE 8-12

FEE $10 per person

LOCATION NM 30

TIME 6-7:30 p.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

DATE Monday, July 15

AGE All ages LOCATION BR - Visitor Center BR - Visitor Center

FEE Free TIME 5-8 p.m.

5-8 p.m.

DATE Thursday, July 25 Thursday, Aug. 22

LOCATION GUIDE BR HM DB IC MH NM QR TW

Broemmelsiek Park Heritage Museum The Historic Daniel Boone Home Indian Camp Creek Park Matson Hill Park The Park at New Melle Lakes Quail Ridge Park Towne Park

NATURE ART: NEEDLE PAINTING At Nature Art: Needle Painting, enhance your needlework skills and learn the art of needle painting. During this three-hour class, participants will learn stitching and colorwork techniques to capture nature scenes on fabric. Students will also learn about the historic uses of embroidery and women’s work in the early 1800s. This is an intermediate class, and some embroidery experience is recommended. This program is for ages 12 and up.

Cost is $15 per person. The class fee includes all the materials needed to complete one nature-themed embroidery piece.

AGE 12 and up LOCATION DB

FEE $15 per person TIME DATE 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3

CEMETERY STORIES: RESEARCH AND RABBIT HOLES Have you ever wanted to learn about researching cemeteries and stories of past people? Dive down the rabbit hole of discovery with Park Rangers from 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum. Light refreshments will be served. This free program is for ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 16 and up LOCATION HM

FEE Free TIME 7-8 p.m.

DATE Saturday, Aug. 3

ROAD TO REVOLUTION LECTURE SERIES As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (in 2026) the St. Charles County Heritage Museum is offering a lecture series on the entire Revolutionary War and its leadup starting in 2024. After the Boston Tea Party, the American Revolution was truly on its way. Enjoy snacks and drinks as you listen to the rise of loyalist vs. patriot in 1774 and later, the first Continental Congress that met in the aftermath of the dreaded Intolerable Acts. This program is for ages 14 and up. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 14 and up LOCATION HM HM

FEE $5 per person TIME 1-2 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

DATE Saturday, Aug. 10 Saturday, Sept. 14 Park Activity Guide

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CHILDREN: READING RANGER STORYTIME The love of reading meets the love of nature at Children: Reading Ranger Storytime at Towne Park. Children and their family will enjoy the beautiful outdoors while practicing active listening skills during storytime. Each date will feature a different children’s book that vary in length. Some participation may be encouraged through song and rhyme. Come early or stay late for some exploration and play at the playground.

Storytime series are geared towards preschool children.

Children should be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is requested.

AGE 3-6 years LOCATION TW TW TW

DATE Monday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 21 Saturday, Aug. 24

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Learn how to give scrap fabric new life in this hands-on rag rug making class. This simple braided technique uses strips of fabric—no matching required. Each participant will create a coaster-sized “rug” to take home. This class is hosted in conjunction with the Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Cost is $5 per person. All materials will be provided. For more information, please contact The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 636-798-2005.

AGE All ages LOCATION DB

FEE Free TIME 5-5:30 p.m.

5-5:30 p.m.

5-5:30 p.m.

MAKE AND TAKE: RAG RUG

FEE $5 per person TIME 3-4 p.m.

DATE Saturday, Aug. 31

NATURAL RESOURCE TEAM

SAVES DEER

St. Charles County Parks Department conducted an early spring prescribed burn at Spring Bend Park on Wednesday, March 6. While checking the area after the burn, the natural resource team noticed multiple large holes in the prairie.

Upon inspection, staff found a deer trapped in a hole that was roughly 5 feet deep. The deer appeared to have been stuck for awhile, and had clumps of dirt caked onto its fur. The staff was able to get some shovels to make the hole larger and help the deer escape. Once the dirt was removed, the deer immediately tried getting out but struggled as it was still a little too steep. Staff were able to reach down and help the deer out. The deer bounded away and ran toward the trees and brush like it was never stuck, and appeared to be in no harm and otherwise unaffected by the fire or smoke. Luckily, Parks staff was vigilant and able to save the deer!

The area burned at Spring Bend was approximately 10 acres of a 30-acre prairie of warm-season grasses and wildflowers.

Only a portion of the prairie was burned to leave some undisturbed habitat for wildlife. During this burn, “escape routes“ were left for any wildlife, such as rabbits, deer, and ground birds, to get out before the burn was completed. Parks staff observed two woodcocks and several rabbits using these paths during the process.

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ATHLETICS & COMPETITIVE LADIES SKATE Ladies morning at the park! Ladies Skate is a special time for women only to come to St. Charles County Kinetic Park before the park opens to swarms of youngsters. Enjoy learning to skate, bike or scoot without being outdone by an 8-year-old.

Starting something new can feel intimidating, but Kinetic Park’s hope is to create a fun and welcoming environment for women to try something new or hone their skills. This free program is for women of all ages and experience levels. Free coffee and fun music are provided.

AGE All ages

GRANADA MONTHLY FAMILY MTB RIDE

FEE Free

LOCATION KN

TIME DATE 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Monday, May 20

A mountain bike event Dad, Mom and the kids can all enjoy.

St. Charles County Parks is partnering with Granada Cyclery and hosting a monthly family MTB Ride—Single Track at ICC—5mile Easy loop. The ride is roughly 4.5 miles total, with 3.5 miles in the woods on an easy single-track MTB trail and then a nice easy 1-mile pavement ride back to the parking lot. There is an optional 15-minute play stop at the playground during the pavement return ride. Trail routes are for beginner levels, with occasional rocks and roots and one small creek crossing that can be walked through if needed. Bail-out points are available at 1 mile, 2 miles, and 3 miles. Parent supervision is required for ages 10 and under. Bring your helmets. Pre-registration is requested.

AGE All ages

FEE Free

LOCATION TIME DATE IC 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7 IC 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4 IC 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2 IC 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 6 *Watch for our Fall Park Activity Guide for future dates.

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LOCATION GUIDE BR CM IC KN QR VT

Broemmelsiek Park College Meadows Park Indian Camp Creek Park Kinetic Park Quail Ridge Park Veterans Tribute Park

LEAGUE OF THE FUTURE How to win friends and play disc golf is the latest offering for kids ages of 3-17. It’s happening at College Meadows Park every Thursday from June 6-July 25. You’ll get to play the course with adjusted tee pads and with four-time Junior Worlds Champ Virginia Polkinghorne on-site to help improve your game.

Guardians (of participants ages 3-12) are required to attend and recommended to walk the course with your youngster as they play. Participants will be matched up with each other according to skill level. Cost for the 7 weeks is $25 and includes a 3-disc starter pack, which is only available to those who pre-register.

A $5 on-site drop-in fee will be available for those who don’t want to participate for the entire 7 weeks but doesn’t include the disc starter kit. Show up anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday night to get in a round. Players party and tournament layout the final Thursday. (No program July 4.)

AGE 3-17 LOCATION CM CM CM CM CM CM CM

FEE Pre-registration Fee: $25 for 7 weeks Drop-in Fee: $5 per night TIME DATE 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 6 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 13 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 20 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 27 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, July 11 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, July 18 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, July 25

During inclement weather, stay up to date on the status of County parks, trails, activities and more through the Rainout Line. Visit stccparks.org to view or sign up for the app, or call 636-707-0011.

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DISC GOLF SUMMER GLOW

LEARN TO PLAY RUGBY

Compete for cash and prizes at our annual Disc Golf Summer Glow at Quail Ridge Park. Players of all ages are invited to join in the competition. Experience the 18-hole course with baskets illuminated with puck lighting. This fun disc-tossing tournament offers a mix of short and long holes that travel in and out of the woods. Participants must bring their own discs; a limited amount of LED lights are available for purchase. The event is limited to 72 players. Cost is $10 per person; cash only registration on the day of the event from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:45 p.m.

Rugby is a sport played all over the world, with many participants throughout Missouri! Join St. Charles County Parks and the Royal Rambler Rugby Club at Veterans Tribute Park for a one-day program to learn the basics of the exciting sport.

This clinic will include activities for young children, teenagers, and adults that will go over the fundamentals of the game, including running, passing, kicking and contact. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Children participating in the youngest bracket will not participate in full contact.

Pre-registration is required.

AGE All ages

AGE All ages

LOCATION QR

FEE $10 per person TIME 8:45 p.m.

DATE Friday, June 21

GLOW AROUND THE LAKE Bring out your bike, skates or scooter as we ride around Veterans Tribute Park in the dark! Participants will have access to the park after hours, 8-9:30 p.m. Riders will receive a bundle of glow sticks to decorate themselves and their ride. Prizes will be awarded to the most glow-tastic mode of transportation.

Helmets are required. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is requested.

AGE All ages LOCATION VT 36

FEE $5 per person TIME 8-9:30 p.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

DATE Friday, July 26

LOCATION VT

FEE Free TIME

DATE TBD

TBD

WE ARE HIRING ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARKS JOBS

Visit sccmo.org/Jobs for current job postings!

SUMMER CAMPS NATURE’S CANVAS: ART CAMP At Nature’s Canvas: Art Camp, young artists ages 11-14 discover nature’s beauty at Broemmelsiek Park and create art based on their findings. Campers use a variety of media such as paint, clay, fibers, and natural objects throughout this immersive art camp. Participants should dress to get messy and bring their imaginations. Bring a snack, sack lunch and water bottle. Camp hours are from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. The fee of $100 includes all art supplies needed for camp. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 11-14 years LOCATION BR

NATURE CAMP AT QUAIL RIDGE PARK Explore the outdoors during a week-long nature camp at Quail Ridge Park! This half-day camp allows young campers to discover and observe nature using hands-on experimental activities in a safe and friendly environment. Campers use sensory awareness as well as science to interact with their environment. Hiking, plant and animal identification, water ecology, and conservation are just some of the topics that will be covered during this adventure! Camp hours are 8 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. These half-day camps are designed for children ages 10-13. Cost is $75 per person. Pre-registration is required.

AGE 10-13 years LOCATION QR - Shelter 6 38

FEE $75 TIME 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Park Activity Guide stccparks.org

DATE June 3-7

FEE $100 TIME 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

DATE June 17-21

MOUNTAIN BIKE SUMMER CAMP: FUN AND SKILLS FOR ACTIVE KIDS St. Charles County Parks and Wheels Up have teamed up for Mountain Bike Summer Camp: Fun and Skills for Active Kids.

This camp is for ages 7-12 who love games and biking. The morning camp session features high-energy classic games like capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and more! In the afternoon session, campers will learn about the fundamentals of mountain biking and gain confidence and control on their bike. Campers will need a bike with 24-inch wheels or bigger.

Campers should be comfortable riding a bike around the neighborhood before attending the afternoon MTB portion.

Sign up for the 9 a.m.-12 p.m. morning session, the 12:30-3:30 p.m. afternoon session or both! For more information or to register for this camp, visit wheelsupmtb.com.

AGE 7-12 years LOCATION BR

FEE Varies, $160-$300 TIME 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and/or 12:30-3:30 p.m.

DATE June 24-28

LOCATION GUIDE BR QR

Broemmelsiek Park Quail Ridge Park

The Creative at Klondike arts center is a collaboration between nonprofit Four Rivers Arts Council and St. Charles County Parks. We are a creative arts center, offering gallery space and curated exhibitions; artist studios; artist in residencies; studio workshops for photography, ceramics and fiber arts; community art and nature programs; and art-focused professional development opportunities.

Our Mission: To build a culture of creative and inspired thought through art, creative processes, and experiences. www.fourriversartscouncil.org fourriversartscouncil@gmail.com @creative_at_klondike @Four Rivers Arts Council

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