Some of the earliest and most vibrant fall colors in the Ozarks can be found among the vines and brushy vegetation found along an Ozarks trail. People can learn more about the vines and trees that will be adding color to a trail walk in the weeks ahead at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) […]
Monday, October 5, 2020 Underground Railroad Presented by: William Piston 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Virtual Workshop – Zoom and Facebook simulcast The reality of the “Underground Railroad” was more complex and far less well organized than many have assumed, but the saga of a people in bondage trekking to freedom remains compelling and inspiring. […]
Come celebrate the completion of the Ruby Jack Trail extension with the Joplin Trails Coalition at the Ruby Jack Trail Jamboree! This 14-mile compacted limestone gravel trail now connects the cities of Carl Junction, Oronogo, and Carthage, and is ideal for cycling, running, or walking. The Ruby Jack Trail Jamboree will take place on October […]
On October 10, 2020, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Always Buying Books, 5357 N. Main Street, will host Benjamin Leavens and his new book Ortiz Lane for a book signing. Books will be available for purchase at a discount and Dr. Leavens will also sign and/or personalize previously purchased books. Local experts assisted with the […]
Join the Carthage Chamber and the MSSU SBDC virtually on Wednesday, October 14,11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to learn how to sell online to customers as they kick off their holiday shopping this season. We’ll walk through the benefits of setting up an online store with Shopify and how to list your products on Google […]
Learn why people should appreciate - not be afraid of - spiders. Spiders are creatures that many people don’t like to see, but it’s a good thing we have them. People wanting to learn more about the benefits of spiders can sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Spooky Spiders.” […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn about aquatic vampires, zombie insects, barfing birds, bizarre bats, spooky spiders, weird worms, and other creepy critters found in Missouri during its “Halloween Special” MDC Wild Webcast on Creepy Critters Tuesday, Oct. 20, at noon. Urban Wildlife Biologist Erin Shank from the MDC Powder […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Hidden Treasures: Tips and Rewards for Researching in Manuscript Collections Presented by: Bill Eddleman, Ph.D. 10:00 am – 11:00 am Virtual Workshop – Zoom and Facebook simulcast Bill Eddleman, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Cape Girardeau Research Center and The State Historical Society of Missouri, and President of the Missouri State […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive 10/29/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lowes Carthage, 433 West Fir Road
Hunters who are interested in learning how to process their own deer will have an opportunity to get tips at a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) “Field to Freezer” virtual program from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. This program is open to all ages. People can register for this online program at: […]
