The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri Trapper’s Association (MTA) will hold a free two-day trapping seminar 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 6 a.m. to noon on Oct. 8 at the Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area in Lawrence County. A portion of the two-day course will be held indoors at […]
Autumn Hike Saturday • October 14 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center Ages: Families Join Shoal Creek Naturalists to enjoy the signs of autumn while exploring the Wildcat trail system. This will be around a four-mile hike with some rugged terrain. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Bring […]
Knowing how to score a set of antlers can make a memorable hunt even more meaningful. Even if a set of antlers does not break a record (which it probably won’t), antler scoring gives deer and elk hunters and their family members another way to remember a special hunting trip. People interested in learning about […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fly fishing is a unique form of fishing that has its own set of equipment, lures, and strategies. People can learn more about this distinctive style of fishing at the free Dec. 16 program: “Learning to Fish: Intro to Fly Fishing.” This program is being jointly put on by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
Short-eared owls don’t have short ears but they have a number of characteristics that make them interesting members of Missouri’s bird world. People will have a chance to hear – and possibly see – short-eared owls on Dec. 16 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) short-eared owl hike. This free program, which will be […]
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 […]
If you enjoy watching birds and, though you may not be a birding expert, you’d like to help birds in Missouri and elsewhere in North America, Project FeederWatch wants you. People can learn more about this national birding effort that’s fueled by citizen scientists across North America at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) “Project […]
If you enjoy watching birds and, though you may not be a birding expert, you’d like to help birds in Missouri and elsewhere in North America, Project FeederWatch wants you. People can learn more about this national birding effort that’s fueled by citizen scientists across North America at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) “Project […]
