Bonebrake Center of Nature and History hosts “It’s OK To Get Outside!”

There will be live animals, stream clean-ups, pond critter-collecting, habitat projects, nature hikes, gardening, interpretive programs, music, and stations to help them identify various items (animals, plants, famous people, artifacts, etc.) relevant to Ozark nature or history. As a special treat, local young musicians will present a concert at 11 a.m. featuring traditional Ozark music.

The Ozark Kids’ Connection Program is designed to connect children in the Ozarks region with their natural and cultural heritage through a variety of interactive hands-on learning experiences. The Bonebrake Center and the Salem community benefit from the service activities conducted by the kids, which include stream clean-ups (through the existing Stream Team), tree planting, invasive species control, house maintenance, landscaping, gardening, habitat improvement etc.

Funding for 2012 for this program is provided in part by the L-A-D Foundation.

This event is free of charge and families with kids ages 5-15 are invited to attend. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are to bring a lunch for their child.

Children who have already signed up over the past several months are encouraged to come and complete their program and earn their decorative Ozark Kids patch.

To inquire about the Ozark Kids’ Connection program or these special summer events contact Jamin Bray, OK program Coordinator, at the Bonebrake Center at 729-3400.