Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve Offer a Unique Climbing Experience | Urban Wildlife

(ST. LOUIS):  Take your passion for nature to new heights and explore majestic trees like never before! Canopy Climb tree climbing experiences will take place at the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Shaw Nature Reserve on select Sundays this fall.

Take your passion for nature to new heights and explore majestic trees like never before! In this one-and-one-half-hour experience, a certified tree-climbing instructor will teach you to ascend on your own into a tree canopy. Once there, you'll be able to sit on branches, limb-walk, lie in hammocks or relax in a suspended chair as you enjoy an inspiring birds-eye view of the world. Throughout the experience, you'll learn about forest canopy biodiversity and conservation close to home and around the world.  Several vertical lines will be available, and climbers can choose to ascend more than one line as time allows. Climbers must be at least 8 years old. Space is limited to 12 climbers per session.

Canopy Climbs held on Sundays, Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Choose from sessions at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Tree Canopy Climb cost is $43 per child or adult climber (child price includes Garden admission for one accompanying adult chaperone). Advanced registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of youth and family programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

Canopy Climbs sessions are also offered at the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit on Sundays; Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28. Choose from sessions at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Tree Canopy Climb cost is $43 per child or adult climber (child price includes Reserve admission for one accompanying adult chaperone). Advanced registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. (see www.shawnature.org for details).

For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577‑5100 (toll-free, 1‑800‑642‑8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/missouribotanicalgarden and http://twitter.com/mobotnews.