Bats at the Library Wednesday • October 25 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Joplin Public Library Ages: Families Did you know we have more than 12 species of bats that can be found in Missouri? Can you guess what they eat? Come join MDC naturalists at the Joplin Public Library to learn about Missouri’s bats! […]
Joplin Little Theatre is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on the theatre parking lot on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. This event is free for all ages. There will be lots of candy. There will be costumes and fun car decorations. This is a safe way for children to […]
Once a hunter has bagged a deer, the work is only half over. How to field dress it, skin it, process the meat and store it for future tasty meals are skills hunters need to know. Hunters who are interested in learning how to process their own deer will have an opportunity to do so […]
Sparkle in the Park Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 in Central Park CWEP is thrilled to present to you Sparkle in the Park 2023! We saw the joy & excitement in our community last year & cannot wait to experience it again this holiday season. If you’re new to town, Sparkle in the Park […]
Olde World Christmas Market at Grace Church brings vendors including crafters, artisans, and artists. The dates are December 2 and 3. Friday, December 2, is a market preview that includes appetizers and drinks and tickets are available. Saturday, December 3, is open and free to the public. Call Grace Church at 417-358-4631 for tickets or […]
The 50th Annual Carthage Christmas Parade is planned and coordinated by Skills USA at the Carthage Technical Center. The parade follows the Christmas Tree Lighting event and brings a cast of characters, lights, and entertainment around the square. Monday, December 5th at 7 p.m. Parade applications are available at the Carthage Tech Center. Business entries […]
The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschool families to Preschool Story Hour on Tuesday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. This free, family friendly program is held indoors in collaboration with Neosho Parents at Teachers (PAT). A park ranger will read an interactive book about George Washington Carver. PAT will conduct a nature […]
Caves are unique habitats throughout the year, but in winter, they play a special role for a number of wildlife species. People can learn more about cave life in winter at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Caves: Cave Creatures” on Dec. 15. This free online program, which will be from 3:30-4:15 p.m., […]
On Saturday, December 16th, you are invited to Wonders of the Night Sky, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at George Washington Carver National Monument. This free program begins with a 30-minute indoor program, followed by a night sky tour. Join park staff and volunteers from the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for this special after-dark-in-the park […]
Since streams have tremendous economic and recreational importance to Missouri, it’s easy to understand why a creature many people associate with streams – the crayfish – is the state invertebrate. People can paint this well-known creature of Missouri’s waterways at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Nature Art: Missouri State Symbols Painting Series.” […]
