Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Center
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary aims to provide engaging hands on environmental and natural science education for all ages; the fostering of biodiversity of native plants and animals through the management of natural resources; an understanding that all of Earth’s inhabitants are part of interdependent and connected ecosystems; and opportunities for quiet reflection and reconnection with the natural world.
Address: 407 N. La Frenz Rd. Liberty, MO 64119
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Get Moving Workshop: Energy in Nature
Junior
Sat Feb 15, 10am-12pm
Journey Connections: Junior Get Moving
3 Cheers for Animals Workshop
Daisy
Sat Mar 07, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Daisy Petal Workshop
Daisy
Sat Apr 04, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Wonders of Water Workshop; Creek Commotion
Brownie
Sat May 02, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
YOU SCHEDULE IT EVENTS:
Outdoor Badges & Journeys
All Levels
Journey, badge, or a one of a kind program that is special and unique, we will happily schedule a program that meets your troop’s needs!
Cost Per Adult: Free, $5 donations encouraged and greatly
appreciated
Cost Per Girl:
$5, $65 minimum fee must be met
Registration Information: Call the Nature Center at (816)781-8598 Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm to register. Programs can be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday, during the day and in the evenings. Evening programs are typically from 6pm-8pm. However, scheduling is flexible. Call for more details.
Questions? Email questions and event inquiries to mltnsnaturalist@gmail.com or call the Nature Center at (816)781-8598 Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Badge & Journey Connections: Any you choose!
Daisy: Space Science Explorer, Daisy Petals, Outdoor Art
Maker, Eco Learner, Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey,
Between Earth and Sky Journey, and Think Like a Citizen Scientist
Journey;
Brownie: Space Science Adventurer,
Outdoor Art Creator, Bugs, Outdoor Adventurer, Hiker, Eco Friend, WOW!
Wonders of Water Journey, and Think Like a Citizen Scientist
Journey;
Junior: Animal Habitats, Space Science
Investigator, Gardener, Outdoor Art Explorer, Flowers, and Think Like
a Citizen Scientist Journey;
Cadette: Outdoor Art
Apprentice, Trees, Breath, Eco Trekker, Breathe Journey, and The Like
a Citizen Scientist Journey;
Senior: Outdoor Art
Expert, and Sky, and Sow What? Journey;
Ambassador: Outdoor Art Master, and Water
