Afternoon Adventure: Pollinator Pop-Up

6/13/2026 | St. Joe State Park | Park Hills, Mo.

St. Joe is hosting a series of outdoor-themed games, programs and activities from mid-June to mid-October. These events are offered every Saturday afternoon except for the third week of June. Event locations include the amphitheater, playground and showerhouse in Campground 1, as well as Monsanto Lake Beach.

Everyone is welcome at these free events. The programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Check the park's Facebook page for updates.

Series Schedule:

June Programs

June 13: Pollinator Pop-Up, 1-3 p.m.

Join us at the playground in Campground 1 to create your very own hummingbird perch and discover some of the best ways to attract hummingbirds!

Location coordinates: 37.810344, -90.514049

June 27: Find the Naturalist, 1-3 p.m.

Win a prize by following the clues and finding the naturalist! The first clue is near the showerhouse in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.810027, -90.514565

July Programs

July 4: Lake Life, 1-3 p.m.

Jump in and see what you can catch at Monsanto Lake! Learn about the critters that live below the surface, from tiny aquatic invertebrates to huge catfish. Meet at the green canopy at Monsanto Lake Beach.

Location coordinates: 37.8121736, -90.501063

July 11: Find the Naturalist, 1-3 p.m.

Win a prize by following the clues and finding the naturalist! The first clue is near the amphitheater in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

July 18: Snake Station, 1-3 p.m.

Ever wondered how to identify a snake? Stop by the amphitheater in Campground 1 and learn all about Missouri’s native snakes.

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

July 25: Nature Bingo, 1-3 p.m.

Test your nature knowledge with a game of bingo at the playground in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.810344, -90.514049

August Programs

Aug. 1: Like Glass 1-3 p.m.

Help the naturalist solve an animal mystery! Is it possible for a lizard to be legless or have a tail that shatters like glass? Meet at the amphitheater in Campground 1. 

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

Aug. 8: Find the Naturalist, 1-3 p.m. 

Win a prize by following the clues and finding the naturalist! The first clue is near the amphitheater in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

Aug. 15: DIY Miniature Boat, 1-3 p.m.

Join us under the green canopy at Monsanto Lake Beach to create your very own miniature boat and discover how the waterways of North America became the highways of today!

Location coordinates: 37.8121736, -90.501063

Aug. 22: Metamorphosis Movement, 1-2 p.m.

Frogs, butterflies, salamanders and more! Engage in yoga poses while learning about metamorphosis during this self-paced activity. Join us at the amphitheater in Campground 1. 

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

Aug. 29: What a Hoot!, 1-3 p.m. 

Test your Missouri owl knowledge and make your own owl out of pine cones! Meet at the amphitheater in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

September Programs

Sept. 5: Rowdy Raccoons, 1-3 p.m.

Ever wondered what raccoons do without trash to steal? Come hear all about these famous “trash pandas.” Meet at the amphitheater in Campground 1. 

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

Sept. 12: Breathless Breakdown, 1-3 p.m.

Learn about lungless salamanders and why they can never be touched. Meet at the amphitheater in Campground 1. 

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

Sept. 19: Find the Naturalist, 1-3 p.m. 

Win a prize by following clues and finding the naturalist! The first clue is near the playground in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.810344, -90.514049

Sept. 26: Is it a Bug?, 1-3 p.m.

Visit the table outside the showerhouse in Campground 1 to learn bug basics and test your knowledge.

Location coordinates: 37.810027, -90.514565

October Programs

Oct. 3: Nature Bingo, 1-3 p.m.

Test your nature knowledge with a game of bingo at the playground in Campground 1.

Location coordinates: 37.810344, -90.514049

Oct. 10: Waterfowl Watch, 1-3 p.m.

With winter migration just around the corner, learn the basics of waterfowl identification. Meet at the amphitheater in Campground 1. 

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

Oct. 17: Change Awaits, 1-3 p.m.

Enjoy the afternoon with leaf art while we discuss how tree autumn colors differ by species. Meet at the amphitheater in Campground 1. 

Location coordinates: 37.809560, -90.515322

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