Nature Friendship Thursday • July 6 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Joplin Public Library Ages: 5 and older Come explore friendships in nature at the Joplin Public Library with Shoal Creek MDC staff. With the help of live animals, learn about how a tree can be a restaurant, how a river becomes a home, and […]
Quail have become symbolic of Missouri’s outdoors, which is why this plump brownish bird with attractive flecks of white and black and its familiar “bob-white” call has been designated as Missouri’s State Game Bird. People can paint a picture of this popular bird in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Nature Art: Missouri […]
Mastering shooting sports will help you gain better knowledge of shotgun ballistics and may also increase your chances of success on future hunting trips. People can learn more about the shooting sports of trap, skeet, and 5-stand sporting clays July 8 at a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Learning to Shoot: Shotgun Shooting […]
Let’s Go Camping Friday • July 14 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Required Ages: 3 -7 years old It’s so much fun to take a summer camping trip! Join us at our Shoal Creek “campsite” (classroom) to talk about fun camping activities, some outdoor safety tips and learn about some of the amazing critters […]
Creek Crawl Tuesday • July 18 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Required Ages: Recommend 7 and up A cool, clear Missouri stream or creek is a great place to spend a warm summer day. Each stream is full of life; some can be seen swimming by while others stay hidden. Join us as we […]
Water Festival Saturday • July 22 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wildcat Park Join us for this partnership event with the Wildcat Glades Nature Group at Wildcat Park for a day of water fun. Take a dip in Shoal Creek in your cardboard boat, cheer your duck on to victory during the duck race, and […]
Did you know that armadillos can float to swim across rivers or sink and walk along the bottom? Did you know that opossums are immune to snake venom? Did you know that some bugs live underground for 17 years? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to learn more about these and other strange-but-true […]
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, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes on July 27 at virtual and in-person programs put on by the […]
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, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes on July 27 at virtual and in-person programs put on by the […]
Snakes of Missouri Thursday • July 27 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Required Ages: 5 and up Despite their scary appearance, most snakes in Missouri are harmless and play an important role in our ecosystems. Join us to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles and see live snakes during this webinar. To register for […]
Nature Board Games Day Friday • July 28 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NO Registration Required Ages: All Ages Why not combine two passions and join us to play nature-themed board games. Whether a beginner or avid player of tabletop games, we will have a variety to play for all skill levels and ages. Stop […]
Today’s archery enthusiast has many options when it comes to equipment. Whether you’re a bow hunter or a recreational target shooter, knowing what type of bow you need to buy and how to keep your equipment in good working order is a key to successful shooting. People who are interested in learning more about bow […]
Fritillary butterflies are an important and eye-catching part of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can learn more about fritillary butterflies found in Missouri and how everyone can help with butterfly conservation efforts at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Making Friends with Fritillaries.” This free online program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on […]
Crocheting an animal is an artistic and enjoyable way to learn more about it. People can combine their creative skills with education at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Birds: Waterfowl Chat and Crochet.” This program will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 5 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, which is located at 201 […]
