Fun new exhibit at MMFA
Parents and kids all enjoyed exploring the new outdoor exhibit at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Five little huts made of entwined branches–very cool! We spent more time outside the entrance than we did inside the museum. The poor birds didn’t get fed as much as usual, either. 
The Tadpole Experiment
Our 4-H meeting topic of discussion this month was tadpoles! One of the parents had retrieved quite a few tadpoles from her pond to share with all of the members of the group. The kids all loved learning about tadpoles and just watching them swim around in their container. The kids were all thrilled with the idea of raising tadpoles even if not all the moms were.
Snakes at ANC
The kids loved “Snake Day” at the Alabama Nature Center. They learned about lots of snakes that live in our region, and even got a chance to hold some of the non-poisonous varieties. Afterwards, we all enjoyed a hike on the new Treetop Pass trail. Can’t wait for our next visit to the Nature Center!
Blocks Rock!
or our 4-H meeting this month, we brought out the tubs of Lego to see what the kids could create. We ended up with everything from spaceships to pirate ships, dog houses to dinosaur caves. The kids were all proud of their creations and the parents enjoyed hearing the stories behind them.
Fun with the otters!
It was a damp, chilly day at the zoo, but the kids still had a great time. We had a close encounter with a peacock, went nose-to-nose with the dik dik and had a breezy train ride. But, the big hit of the day was the new otter exhibit. Everyone enjoyed Oscar and Opal’s antics, and seeing them cuddle up for a nap afterwards.
The Mooseum
Our trip to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Mooseum downtown was a huge hit with the kids. They learned about all the different products we get from cattle, some history of the industry, and got to climb on a scale to see how many kids it takes to equal the weight of a cow. The rodeo dress-up room and play kitchen were the favorite spots of the day.
Creek Walk at ANC
Our creek walk at the Alabama Nature Center was a wonderfully exciting and entertaining day for both the kids and the parents…although some of the moms hadn’t realized it would actually involve walking in a real creek. But , everyone was a good sport about it and just rolled up their pants and headed in. Our guide did a wonderful job talking to all the kids regardless of their age. We hope to get back to the Alabama Nature Center soon for another fun filled adventure.