Tarantula Glade Hike
Sun, May 04
|Meramec State Park
Join expert guides on a hike through glades—the tarantula’s natural habitat. Along the way, you'll uncover the secrets of these unique arachnids. open to all ages, must be capable of hiking 2-3 miles (Free spots for Gasconade R-2 Families from OES, GES, OMS) SCROLL DOWN FOR FULL DETAILS


Time & Location
May 04, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Meramec State Park, 115 Meramec Pk Rd, Sullivan, MO 63080, USA
About the event
Want to see tarantulas in the wild? Missouri marks the most northeastern range of tarantulas in North America.
Join two experienced instructors who have assisted in unique tarantula research as they guide you respectfully through their natural habitat—glades.
If you love discovery, you won’t want to miss this unique educational opportunity!
Important Details:
You must provide your own water and snacks for the hike.
Be prepared to hike 2–3 miles bushwhacking round trip.
This is an exciting adventure—don’t miss out!
Members- $8
Non-Members- $10
Gasconade R-2 - Free
Pay via Venmo within 24 hours of registration- https://venmo.com/u/earths-classroom
Pay via Check/Cash- must receive payment within 7 days of registration
Mail to: Earth's Classroom 3649 Pumpstation RD Rosebud MO, 63091