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38th Annual Kids Classic Fun Run Oct. 6
Joplin High School 2104 S. Indiana Ave, Joplin, MO, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
Citizen Science: Stroll and S’mores
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesA 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 […]
Vision Carthage 2nd Annual Candy Cane Hunt Dec. 9
Central Park 714 S. Garrison Ave., Carthage, United StatesVision 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 […]
Preschool Story Hour Dec. 10 at Carver Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United StatesThe 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 […]
Animal Bingo Dec. 27
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesThe 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 […]
Kids’ Christmas Bird Count Dec. 28
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesObserving 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 […]
Birds: Suet and Songbirds Feb. 1
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesAdding suet to your backyard bird-feeding set-up is a great way to increase the variety of birds you’ll see – particularly in winter. People can get information about birds that are attracted to suet feeders and they can also make their own suet cakes to take home at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program […]
2025 Carthage Youth Girls Softball Sign-ups Feb. 17 and Feb. 24
Carthage High School 2600 S River St, Carthage, MO, United StatesRegistration dates have been set for the 2025 Carthage Youth Girls Softball Season. Registration can be done in person at the Carthage High School Monday, Feb. 17 and Monday, Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Commons area. Registration is also available online at https://carthageyouthsoftball.com/register/
2025 Carthage Youth Girls Softball Sign-ups Feb. 17 and Feb. 24
Carthage High School 2600 S River St, Carthage, MO, United StatesRegistration dates have been set for the 2025 Carthage Youth Girls Softball Season. Registration can be done in person at the Carthage High School Monday, Feb. 17 and Monday, Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Commons area. Registration is also available online at https://carthageyouthsoftball.com/register/
K-9 Program: Meet Cpl. Susan Swem and K-9 Astro March 20
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesThe Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) K-9 Program has proven to be a great tool for conservation-related law enforcement. People can meet Astro, a member of MDC’s K-9 Team, and learn how this yellow Labrador assists in conservation-related law enforcement work on March 20 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. The program, “K-9 Program: […]
Wildflower Walk April 12 at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesSpring 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 […]
Dream Big Little One Open House April 18
Dream Big Little One 511 Main St., Golden City, MO, United StatesDream Big Little One will be having an Open House Friday, April 18th at 511 Main St. Golden City, Mo. We have moved to the new location and would love to give tours of our new building. Cookies, water for all and drawings will held that day. Our trailer which was purchased with funds from […]
