Trout are a popular fish to catch in Missouri, but they’re not native to the Show-Me State. Many of the rainbow and brown trout found in Missouri streams and at trout parks began their lives in a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) cold-water hatchery. People can learn more about the unique process of raising trout […]
Camping is a great way to disconnect from the world’s stresses and re-connect with the natural world around us. Camping trips can also provide family memories that will last a lifetime. People who want to learn more about how to camp and where to go can get information at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
In winter, backyards can be great places to learn about some of the bird species that can be found in this area at this time of year. People can get information about how to create bird-viewing opportunities in their own backyards at the Nov. 30 Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Attracting Backyard […]
To Missouri citizens, black bears have become a source of fascination, curiosity – and, in cases where property has been damaged – irritation. People can learn more about bears at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Black Bears of Missouri” on Nov. 30. This online program will be from 1-2 p.m. and is […]
In winter, backyards can be great places to learn about some of the bird species that can be found in this area at this time of year. People can get information about how to create bird-viewing opportunities in their own backyards at the Nov. 30 Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Attracting Backyard […]
Trout fishing makes headlines on March 1 in Missouri because it’s the opening day of the summer catch-and-keep season for the state trout parks. However, fishing for trout is more than a one-day event in the Show-Me State. People wanting to learn more about trout fishing in Missouri should sign up for the Missouri Department […]
Walking a trail in winter is a great way to see the outdoors, relieve stress, and stay in shape. People wanting to learn more about winter hiking and get ideas about where to go should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Hiking – Explore Winter Hiking.” This free online program […]
Caves are unique habitats throughout the year, but in winter, they play a special role for a number of wildlife species. People can learn more about cave life in winter at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Caves: Cave Creatures” on Dec. 15. This free online program, which will be from 3:30-4:15 p.m., […]
Staying warm is a high priority for wildlife during winter, but animals can’t turn up the thermostat or throw an extra log into the wood stove when cold temperatures arrive. People can learn about how animals survive winter at the Dec. 19 Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Wildlife: How Wildlife Survives Winter.” This […]
Not every bird migrates south in winter. Some of the species that can be found in the Ozarks at this time of year make alterations to their routines so they can survive times of colder temperatures and leaner food sources. People can learn more about how birds survive winter at the Missouri Department of Conservation […]
