The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join in a special series of free birding webinars in preparation for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) -- May 1-15! […]
Trapping fur-bearers and selling the pelts is an activity that has a long history in Missouri and is still enjoyed by some outdoor enthusiasts today. People interested in trapping who want tips on preparing a pelt for selling should plan to attend “Trapping: Fur Handling,” a free program April 5 at the Missouri Department of […]
Monday, April 7, 2025 Untangling Family Folklore—from Orphan Train Rider to Truth through DNA and Documentary Records (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd., Springfield, MO and Zoom The origins of OGS member Barbara White’s grandmother were steeped with mystery. She was alleged to be an orphan train rider […]
Preparing fish outdoors provides a tasty ending to a fishing trip. Whether you're doing it on a camping trip or in your own backyard, cooking fish outdoors adds another element of enjoyment to the outdoor experience. People who would like to learn more about how to grill fish they've caught on recent fishing trips should […]
Spring is a wonderful time of year to see native wildflowers starting to pop up from the forest floor, along roadsides, and even in our own backyards. People who would like to learn more about Missouri’s spring wildflowers should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) wildflower walk at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center […]
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Ancestry DNA: Evaluating, Managing, and Analyzing DNA Matches (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am Boulevard Baptist Church, 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, MO and Zoom Taught by Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist and Certified Genetic Genealogist, this program will showcase the largest DNA testing company for genealogists. Learn to evaluate your matches and […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join in a special series of free birding webinars in preparation for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) -- May 1-15! […]
