Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park to host ‘Bug Day’

Members of the public are invited to Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood for Bug Day on Saturday, August 10. The event, sponsored by Missouri State Parks, will run from 10am to 2pm in the visitor center and also includes an open house. Bug Day will feature fun family activities focused on the world of insects.

Bug Day activities include a presentation featuring a “maintenance crew” of animal characters describing how they deal with the effects of a fierce Missouri storm. Performances, featuring Foreman Artie Ant, will take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Other bug day activities will include exhibits, games, crafts, an insect zoo and a photo station.

As part of the open house, representatives from the park will be on hand to discuss recent activities at the facility. Topics will include storm damage clean-up and updates on various projects throughout the park. Visitors will be invited to share comments regarding park operations, services and future development plans. The open house is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure that citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA, between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. Persons requiring special services or accommodations to attend the open house can make arrangements by calling the park at (636) 458-3813. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Get out and play Nov. 24 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

Just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean you can’t have fun outdoors! Get out and play Nov. 24 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood with fun activities for the entire family. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the event will include activities such as making nature bandanas, scavenger hikes, orienteering, outdoor games, and a mini-habitat exploration.
 

The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. 


Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located in Wildwood 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA, between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. For more information about the event, call the park at 636-458-3813. For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Learn to Bird March 24 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Birding is one of the most popular pastimes in America and you can learn all about it Saturday, March 24 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the Learn to Bird event will begin at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Join the park naturalist as you learn about the importance of birds to people and nature, bird biology and how to become a birder. This program will begin indoors at the visitor center with an introduction to birds. You will then head outside to practice your new birding skills. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair at the park. Dress for the weather. No reservations are required.

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. For more information about the program, call the park at 636-458-3813. For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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"Fall for Fall Photography" on Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO., OCT. 11, 2011 -- Are you interested in preserving your outdoor experiences in photographs? Do the buttons and knobs on your camera confuse you? Come learn the “ins and outs” of nature photography and how to get the best quality pictures out of your camera during the "Fall for Fall Photography" on Oct. 15 and 29 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood.

            The free classes will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and offered on two Saturdays to accommodate as many attendees as possible. Part of this class will be set indoors learning how to take great nature photos, then participants will hit the trail to try out their new skills.

            Space is limited and advance registration is required. Contact the visitor center at 636- 458-3813 to make a reservation.

            Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA, between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the open house can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 636-458-3813 or by calling the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800 379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visitmostateparks.com. 

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Evening under the stars planned Oct. 8 at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

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 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., SEPT. 30, 2011 - Enjoy an evening under the stars Saturday, Oct. 8 to celebrate the International Observe the Moon Night at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park at Wildwood. The free event, featuring the St. Louis Astronomical Society, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

             The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a virtual tour of Earth’s orbit in the visitor center. At 7 p.m., the celebration will move outside where SLAS members will have telescopes available for viewing the moon, Jupiter and its moons, double stars, clusters and galaxies.  Bring your binoculars, lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights.  

Fun crafts and door prize drawings will occur throughout the evening at the visitor center so everyone can warm up before claiming the door prizes.

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA, between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. For more information, call the park directly at 636-458-3813 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800 379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. 

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Fall hikes planned for Saturdays in October at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., SEPT. 26, 2011 -- Discover the beauty of fall in the Missouri River hills forest Saturday mornings this October at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood. Each week, hikers will experience a different trail with hikes departing from the scheduled trail’s trailhead at 9 a.m. Most hikes will take approximately one and one-half hours, will be two miles or less and are free and open to the public. 

Schedule:

Oct. 1 -  Hawthorn Trail

Oct. 8 -  Virginia Day Trail

Oct. 15 -  Woodbine Trail

Oct. 22 -  Paved Bike Trail

Oct. 29 -  Dogwood Trail

             The mornings will be spent enjoying nature by viewing numerous birds, mushrooms and wildlife, and discussing the processes that create Missouri’s colorful fall foliage. Bring your binoculars, cameras and sense of adventure for these fun-filled mornings on Babler State Park’s hiking trails.

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA, between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. For more information, call the park directly at 636-458-3813 or by calling the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. 

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