The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Trappers Association will hold a free two-day trapping seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 6 a.m. to noon on Oct. 6 at the Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area in Lawrence County. Part of the class will consist of instruction and part […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Trappers Association will hold a free two-day trapping seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 6 a.m. to noon on Oct. 6 at the Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area in Lawrence County. Part of the class will consist of instruction and part […]
Sunday, October 6th is the 38th annual Kids Classic Fun Run presented by the Joplin Area Roadrunners and leading sponsor Freeman Sports Medicine. The run will be held at Joplin High School Track. Gates open at 1, registration at 1:30, and events begin at 2 pm. This is a free run with t-shirts to the […]
Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out and explore some of Missouri’s remote places on a backpacking or a hiking trip. People wanting to learn more about good backpacking and hiking locations should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? […]
When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People interested in learning how to use fire as a management tool should register for a two-part controlled burn workshop being put on by the Missouri Department of […]
Camping is a great way to disconnect from the world’s stresses and re-connect with the natural world around us. Camping trips can also provide family memories that will last a lifetime. People who want to learn more about the basics of camping can get information Oct. 12 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program […]
Learning about the variety of native sparrow species that can be found in this region during all or part of the year is a great way to learn about a sector of the birding world that sometimes gets overlooked. People who want to learn more about native sparrows found in this region should register for […]
Car Seat Safety Class Wednesday, Oct. 23 @ 3:30 p.m. Joplin Health Department WIC Classroom, 321 E. 4th St. Joplin, MO
Muskellunge, more commonly known as muskies, aren’t your run-of-the-mill sportfish. A muskie’s sharp teeth, large size (more than three feet in length), and fighting ability makes it the catch of a lifetime for many anglers. People interested in learning about muskie fishing can get information at two free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) programs in […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People can learn about some of the insects and arachnids that can be found on glades while also enjoying an evening hike at “Ghostly Glades – […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People can learn about some of the insects and arachnids that can be found on glades while also enjoying an evening hike at “Ghostly Glades – […]
Missouri is home to more than 900 black bears and their numbers are growing. Many Missourians find these furbearers fascinating and have many questions about them. Are all black bears black? Do bears really hibernate? Where do bears spend the winter? What can bear scat show about diet and other things? What’s the biggest bear […]
