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 […]
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 […]
The monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks will be held at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, Missouri in the Santa Fe Room at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Jon Jones will present "The Civil War Raid on Olathe, Kansas". Meetings are always free and open to […]
Part of the fun of catching fish is eating what you’ve caught. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean what they’ve caught. People who want to learn more about cleaning fish should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) […]
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 […]
Many homeowners are discovering the benefits of landscaping with native plants. Plants that are naturally adapted to their surroundings tend to be less dependent on pesticides and watering hoses and, at the same time, friendlier to butterflies, songbirds, and other local wildlife. Homeowners can learn more about using native plants at the Missouri Department of […]
Rain gardens are environmentally friendly landscaping features that are gaining popularity with both residential and commercial property owners. People can learn more about rain gardens April 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Native Plant Rain and H2O Gardens.” This free program will be 2-3 p.m. at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. […]
Morels and some other types of mushrooms that are found in the outdoors can be a tasty addition to the dinner table. However, there are also mushrooms that should be avoided. People can get information on how to tell edible mushrooms from mushrooms you should steer clear of at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online on Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. for a free live Zoom webinar on Quality Deer Management (QDM). The webinar will begin with a presentation from an NDA […]
Turtles are a long-time and fascinating resident of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can get information about the species of turtles that reside in Missouri at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Amphibians and Reptiles: Turtles,” April 29. This free online program, which is being put on by the staff at MDC’s Springfield Conservation […]
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! […]
Whether you’re a hunter or a recreational shooter, learning how to keep your firearms in good working order is important. People can learn more about the basics of cleaning and caring for a firearm at the May 1 Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Firearms Basic Care and Cleaning.” This free online program will […]
Trapshooting is a popular activity for sport shooters and also for hunters trying to improve their shotgun skills. People can get tips on trapshooting at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free program “Shotgun – Learning to Shoot Trap, Intermediate Level.” This free program will be May 3 from 8:30-11 a.m. at MDC’s Andy Dalton […]
