Learn about weather, how to identify animal tracks or make your own nature art at the St. Louis Mercantile Library's Audubon and Beyond Family Day.
The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This free Family Day is focused on the library's Audubon and Beyond exhibit, which features botany, zoology and natural history. In addition, partner organizations will have exhibits, including the Missouri Department of Conservation, Wildlife Rescue Center, Milkweed for Monarchs and the Audubon Center at Riverlands.
The Mercantile Library is located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library building on UMSL's North Campus. Free parking is available in the West Drive Garage South adjacent to the library.
Family Day is free and will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.
More information: umsl.edu
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