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Explore the Wonders of Wildlife During Outdoor Discovery Events

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Explore, learn and discover the Wonders of Wildlife at two outdoor events in St. Louis this summer and fall.

Outdoor Discovery Day is June 9 at Forest Park. Families can experience awesome outdoor activities like fishing, camp cooking, archery, geocaching, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and more. Children will enjoy crafts and other activities.

Then, Sept. 29-30, camp under the stars at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Families will enjoy campfire activities, and they'll learn how to pitch their own tents and practice "leave no trace" camping.

Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) activities are open to anybody who wants to get introduced to the outdoors. Registration for the Outdoor Discovery Day is just $25 per family or $10 per person and includes equipment for all activities and lunch. The Overnight Camping Experience is only $16 per family or $4 for individuals; tents provided along with a hot dog cookout and breakfast snacks.

wowclimb For more information and a registration packet with full details, please call 800-334-6946 or visit the Wonders of Wildlife website. Registration is required for these events, and the deadline for Outdoor Discovery Day is May 18. Space is limited.

WOW is a national outdoor recreation and conservation school that introduces families and individuals to a variety of outdoor activities.

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'Mary Poppins' Sweeps Into Peabody Opera House May 8-13

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"Mary Poppins" is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to Peabody Opera House May 8 through 13. Variety raves, "This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!" This spectacular hit has astonished more than seven million people worldwide with its pure Broadway magic. With four productions currently running on three continents, "Mary Poppins" is one of the biggest stage musical successes in recent years to come out of London and New York.

The consummate Disney production features the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time. Brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stage-craft make it everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show. So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives four out of four stars and calls "a certifiable super hit!"

Tickets for "Mary Poppins" start at just $25 and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. Orders for groups of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314-622-5454.

"Mary Poppins," a co-production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, opened on Broadway on Nov. 16, 2006. Based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, "Mary Poppins" the stage play features the Academy Award-winning music and lyrics of Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. The stage production has been created, in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes and the Olivier Award-winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who have composed new songs and additional music and lyrics.

Mary Poppins Performance Schedule
Tuesday, May 8 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.