Raising Readers Story Time 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-6 and their families Carthage Public Library
Their flowers, their often colorful fruits (depending on species), and their wildlife habitat and landscaping values have endeared hawthorns to Missourians and is the primary reason why the downy hawthorn is Missouri’s state flower. People can learn more about hawthorns and paint a picture of Missouri’s state flower at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
The invasion is happening! Once in more than a decade, millions of red-eyed, buzzing bugs are or will soon be just about everywhere in much of Missouri! Mass emergences of millions of periodical cicadas, which happen every 13 or 17 years, are happening this spring. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to join […]
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, except for a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes at two upcoming programs put on by the staff at the Missouri Department of […]
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, except for a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes at two upcoming programs put on by the staff at the Missouri Department of […]
When it comes to things people are afraid of in the outdoors, venomous snakes top many fright lists. While it’s true people should always give venomous snakes space, it’s equally true that some of the things people fear about venomous snakes are based on things that simply aren’t true. People can learn more about Missouri’s […]
One of Joplin’s fastest growing community events is set to take center stage once again this summer! JoMoCon, a Comic Con style pop culture convention will be having its third year at the Joplin High School on Saturday, July 20th from 10am to 8pm. Four States residents of all ages are welcome to come celebrate […]
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 […]
A great autumn afternoon activity is to enjoy fall color and comfortable temperatures on a short hike that ends with s’mores around a campfire. If this sounds like an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, be sure to sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Citizen Science: Stroll and S’mores.” This program […]
