Walking a trail in winter is a great way to see the outdoors, relieve stress, and stay in shape. People wanting to learn more about winter hiking and get ideas about where to go should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Hiking – Explore Winter Hiking.” This free online program […]

Staying warm is a high priority for wildlife during winter, but animals can’t turn up the thermostat or throw an extra log into the wood stove when cold temperatures arrive. People can learn about how animals survive winter at the Dec. 19 Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Wildlife: How Wildlife Survives Winter.” This […]

Not every bird migrates south in winter. Some of the species that can be found in the Ozarks at this time of year make alterations to their routines so they can survive times of colder temperatures and leaner food sources. People can learn more about how birds survive winter at the Missouri Department of Conservation […]