Christmas Organ Review Concert Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 3 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Church, 115 W. Chestnut Carthage 100 year old Austin Pipe Organ Family Friendly - Free Admittance Joplin Area Organists
Adding an outdoors flair to decorations is a good way to personalize and beautify the holiday season. People who would like to learn more about incorporating nature into their holiday decorations should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation Families: Natural Holiday Craft” a free virtual event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on […]
Vision Carthage is thrilled to welcome families to its 2nd Annual Candy Cane Hunt! The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at Central Park in Carthage. Children from ages one to 12 will enjoy searching for over 3,500 candy canes hidden throughout the park. Especially lucky children will find special […]
The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschoolers and their families to a story hour on Tuesday, December 10th at 10 a.m. This free program is held indoors in collaboration with Carl Junction Parents as Teachers. The topic is backyard birds! A park ranger will read a story exploring George Washington Carver’s curiosity about […]
If you have a live Christmas tree this year, think about using it for wildlife habitat instead of simply throwing it away. People who want information on how they can use their live Christmas trees for wildlife habitat when the holiday season is finished should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation […]
Grace Episcopal Church is hosting a Community Christmas Carols program on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. This program is intended to bring together area musicians who rarely get the opportunity to perform together. Members of the community, church musicians, music educators and students are invited to join in singing familiar Christmas Carols […]
Knowing how to score a set of antlers can make a memorable hunt even more meaningful. Even if a set of antlers does not break a record (which it probably won’t), antler scoring gives deer and elk hunters and their family members another way to remember a special hunting trip. People interested in learning how […]
The annual Holiday Open House at George Washington Carver National Monument is set for Saturday, December 14th from 1-3 p.m. Bring the entire family to this free event! Stop by to meet park staff and volunteers and enjoy the festive atmosphere, with seasonal refreshments, and live music. A special exhibit of George Washington Carver’s original, handmade […]
The holiday break is a great time for families to play games together and connect with nature. Families will get a chance to do both Dec. 27 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. On that date, MDC staff invites families to play “Animal Bingo.” This free program, which is […]
Observing birds is a great way to connect young people with the outdoors. Young nature enthusiasts can learn about birds and help collect information on local bird populations Dec. 28 at the “Kids’ Christmas Bird Count” program. This event is being put on by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Ozark Gateway Audubon […]
For generations, families have relaxed to stories built around nature-themed characters. On Jan. 3, families are invited to cozy up to their computer for Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Tales of the New Year.” This online program will be from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield […]
