There are also
plenty of indoor activities. We told about one upcoming May
event last month with a feature on kid storytellers. The 26th
annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival is scheduled for May
4-7. For complete details, visit www.umsl.edu/~conted/storyfes.
Also, there are
two interesting Lewis & Clark videoconferences in May. One
of the conferences will feature 4th graders from Green Pine
and Babler Elementary Schools in the Rockwood District. Both
conferences can be viewed online and over Charter Communications'
Channel 22.
Each month, Young
Saint Louis.com compiles a list of some of the activities
and events in the metro area that have special interest for
kids and families. Check for this feature every month and
plan interesting outings for the coming month.
Trailnet's
evening bike rides
Trailnet is the non-profit organization that organizes both
bicycle 
and
pedestrian activities throughout the St. Louis metro area.
The events are on both sides of the Mississippi River.
The Tuesday Night Trail Rides are along the St. Louis Riverfront
Trail. They'll run each Tuesday, May 3 through Aug. 23. Each
begins at 6 p.m. at Laclede's Landing.
The rides are from six to 20 miles. Service and gear support
is offered until 8:45 p.m. on each Tuesday.
Wednesday Night Creve Coeur Trail Rides are a new addition
to the cycling calendar. These also are six to 20 miles in
length. They'll run each Wednesday, May 4 through Aug. 24.
Rides will begin from the soccer field parking area east
off Creve Coeur Mill Road. There is limited SAG service and
the rides end when the park closes 30 minutes after sunset.
The new Thursday evening West County Road Rides are recommended
for adults. These are longer rides with more hills. No SAG
service is provided.
For information about the rides, call (314) 416-9930 Ext.
114 or visit www.trailnet.org.
Museum's
Twilight Tuesdays
The Missouri History Museum's Twilight Tuesdays
concerts will be held six consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning
May 3. The free concerts are held on the museum's front lawn
in Forest Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The concert lineup includes the Fanfare band
on May 3; Aloha Mischeaux from American Idol, May 10; the
Sentimental Journey band, May 17; the Fabulous Motown Review,
May 24; guitarist Billy Peek, May 31, and Honey Vox, June
7.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, blankets
and whatever and enjoy the concerts. If there is rainy weather,
the concerts will be rescheduled at later dates. For information,
call (314) 746-4599.
Kids' Fishing Day events
The annual 2005 Kids' Fishing Fair will be held
Saturday, 21, at the Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles
County off Highways 40/64. The fair is for kids 15 and under.
That event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highway
D lakes 1,2 and 16.
In addition to getting to fish, the kids can
get tips on baiting a hook, filleting a fish, fish identification
and other lake activities. There are also experts to help
kids improve their casting techniques.
For information, call (636) 441-4554.
The Missouri state trout hatchery will be the
site of the Meramec Spring Park's Kid's Fishing Day on Saturday,
May 14. The emphasis here is on the chance to catch rainbow
trout.
The entire upper half of the spring branch will
be reserved for kids. Conservation personnel and other adults
will be on hand to assist young anglers. The event runs from
6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
The Meramec Spring Park is located on Highway
8 about six miles east of St. James, Mo. For directions and
information, call (573) 265-7801.
Area
walking routes also
Spring
is a good time to view the migration of birds along the Mississippi
River Flyway.
The Nature Institute will hold bird migration tours on Sundays,
May 1, 8 and 15, in Godfrey, Ill. The tours start at 8 a.m.
This is a free program.
A wildflower Walkabout will be held Saturday, May 7, at Godfrey,
Ill. This starts at 10 a.m.
For information, you can call (618) 467-2521 or visit www.thenatureinstitute.org.
Another spot for migratory bird watching is the National
Great Rivers Museum at the Melvin Price locks and dam in Alton,
Ill. The museum is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, call (877) 462-6979 or visit www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rivers
Science
Center's Race for the Stars
The St. Louis Science Center will hold its Run for the Stars/Family
Science
Day on Saturday, May 14.
There are a variety of kids' run/walk events. There is a
10K run/walk, a 5K run/walk and a special 1/2mile children's
fun walk. In addition, there are lots of hands-on science
activities available for all members of the family.
There is a nominal fee for single or family participants.
Registrants receive a T-shirt and registration packet.
For information, call (314) 286-4633 or visit www.slsc.org.
Lewis
& Clark videoconferences
There are two May videoconference broadcasts from the Lewis
& Clark reenactment tour. One is Thursday, May 12, and the
other is Thursday, May 19.
The May 12 videoconference will focus on the character traits
of the Voyage of Discovery participants. In that one, 4th
graders at the Green Pine and Babler Elementary Schools will
appear as part of the program.
The program will focus on the meaning of three key slogan
words from the tour, "Perseverance, Courage and Cooperation."
The May 19 program will focus on the nutrition of the discovery
participants. Unlike our meals, the Lewis & Clark travelers
were dependent on what roots, berries and meat they could
find during their journey.
The videoconferences will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CDT.
You can see it online at http://ali.apple.com/lewisandclark.
Or you can see it on Charter Cable Channel 22.
