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Birds: Little Brown Birds, Sparrow ID Virtual Program
Learning about the variety of native sparrow species that can be found in this region during all or part of the year is a great way to learn about a […]
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Learn to Fish: Muskie Fishing in Missouri Virtual Program
Muskellunge, more commonly known as muskies, aren’t your run-of-the-mill sportfish. A muskie’s sharp teeth, large size (more than three feet in length), and fighting ability makes it the catch of […]
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Ghostly Glades – It’s a Bug’s Life on the Glade Oct. 25-26
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesThe Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People […]
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Ghostly Glades – It’s a Bug’s Life on the Glade Oct. 25-26
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesThe Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People […]
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Black Bears in Missouri and How to Be Bear Aware Wild Webcast Oct. 30
Missouri is home to more than 900 black bears and their numbers are growing. Many Missourians find these furbearers fascinating and have many questions about them. Are all black bears […]
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Learning to Shoot: Muzzleloaders
Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center 4897 N. Farm Road 61, Ash Grove, MO, United StatesMuzzleloading rifles are becoming increasingly popular with hunters and recreational shooters. People interested in learning the basics of shooting and caring for modern in-line muzzleloading rifles should sign up for […]
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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 […]
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Where Can I? Learn More About Nature Virtual Program Nov. 13
People can enjoy free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) educational programs at various MDC sites across the state. People wanting to learn more about what programs are offered at MDC […]
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Birds: Cavity Nesters and Nesting Boxes Virtual Program
Some cavity-nesting animals provide great opportunities for attracting nature to your backyard. If you want to learn more about building nesting boxes that could attract cavity nesting birds and flying […]
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Tree Pruning Workshop Nov. 21
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, MO, United StatesWinter is the prime time to prune trees. That means now is a good time for homeowners and landowners to get helpful advice on tree work they will be doing […]
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