Feeding birds in your backyard in winter is a great way to learn about the variety of bird species that can be found in this region. People can learn more about bird species that can be attracted to backyards at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Backyard Birds in Winter.” This online […]
Adding 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 […]
Bird song is a well-known harbinger of spring, but in Missouri, a small frog known as the spring peeper begins spreading a message of seasonal change before many birds start their spring calls. People who want to learn more about spring peepers and other Missouri frogs should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation […]
Hawks are an interesting, yet sometimes overlooked, member of Missouri’s bird world that are most visible in winter. People who want to learn more about species of hawks found in Missouri should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Hawk Talk” on Feb. 14. This online program, which will be […]
Dragonflies are a fascinating and beneficial member of the insect world. People who want to learn more about dragonflies should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Insects: Dragonflies in Missouri.” This online program will be 1-2 p.m. on Feb. 21 and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s […]
Hunting for rabbits, squirrels and other small game animals can provide enjoyable outdoor experiences and also put tasty game meat on the table. People who would like to learn more about small game hunting can sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Small Game Hunting.” This online program will be Feb. […]
Part of the fun of catching fish is eating what you’ve caught. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean what they’ve caught. People who want to learn more about the equipment needed to clean fish should register for the Missouri […]
Because of owls’ nocturnal lifestyles and their hunting of mice, rats and other rodents that can be pests for humans, these night-time birds are a fascinating and beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoors. People can learn more about owl species found in Missouri at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Owls of Missouri.” This […]
