Native Americans and this region’s first pioneers once relied on native plants for a variety of food and medicinal purposes. People can learn how plants have been used through the […]
Dutch ovens have been pleasing palates of all ages since pioneer times. Learn how this age-old cooking device can be used to get children interested in preparing outdoor meals at […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free virtual Buzz into Pollination workshops to help teachers incorporate pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds into classroom instruction. The instruction […]
George Washington Carver National Monument presents Park Prescription Day on Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You are invited to get your dose of nature during this […]
Warblers are brightly marked birds that are heard much more often than they are seen. Because of their striking coloration and secluded habits, sightings of these birds are always notable […]
There’s more to outdoor cooking than toasting hotdogs over a campfire and making s’mores. Learn about the variety of dishes that can be cooked over a campfire at the Missouri […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Thanks to research by MDC biologists and other experts, more information is being brought to light on the barn owl - a skilled, nocturnal predator. People can […]
DIAMOND, Mo. – You are invited to celebrate National Park Week, April 22nd-30th by attending Art in the Park/Earth Day at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, April 22nd […]
Some of the first signs of spring in this region are wildflowers that bloom in forested areas. People can learn more about these early spring bloomers at the Missouri Department […]
Love for the outdoors is universal, but many countries and cultures have their own unique ways of appreciating the natural resources around us. People can learn more about how the […]
