Summer Night at Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United States

On July 21, people can enjoy an extended visit to the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin and, as usual, learn about the outdoors and have fun in the process. Information about nocturnal animals and nature-themed board games will be among the items people can enjoy at “Summer Night […]

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Secrets of Snakes: Research Revealed about Copperheads

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to join its upcoming Wild Webcast, “Secrets of Snakes: Research Revealed about Copperheads,” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance at short.mdc.mo.gov/4Tx and then join the online webcast live on Aug. 17 at noon. Snake Researcher Benjamin Jellen, PhD, will reveal the […]

Kids’ Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park

Roaring River State Park MO, United States

Young anglers will have opportunities to fish for free at Kids’ Fishing Day, Aug. 20 at Roaring River State Park. This event is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Kids’ Fishing Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. At this event, an area […]