Part of the enjoyment of fishing is being able to provide a meal for the dinner table. People who want to learn more about how turn the fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams into tasty table fare should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Outdoor Cooking: Virtual Fish Cooking,” a […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free virtual Buzz into Pollination workshops to help teachers incorporate pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds into classroom instruction. The instruction is appropriate for grades 3 through 8. These virtual two-hour workshops will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, and from […]
Warblers are brightly marked birds that are heard much more often than they are seen. Because of their striking coloration and secluded habits, sightings of these birds are always notable events – even among experienced birders. People can learn more about these interesting birds at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) online program “Naturalist Notes: […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Thanks to research by MDC biologists and other experts, more information is being brought to light on the barn owl - a skilled, nocturnal predator. People can learn about a 10-year research project conducted by MDC Natural History Biologist Rhonda Rimer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free program “MDC Science: […]
Some of the first signs of spring in this region are wildflowers that bloom in forested areas. People can learn more about these early spring bloomers at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Wildflowers: Wonderful Wildflower ID.” This free online program will be April 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. and is being put on […]
Interested in learning more about black bear hunting in Missouri or trying to decide whether to apply for a bear hunting permit? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a Discover Nature: Black Bear Hunting Basics program May 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The introductory class will teach participants about black bears […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free virtual Buzz into Pollination workshops to help teachers incorporate pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds into classroom instruction. The instruction is appropriate for grades 3 through 8. These virtual two-hour workshops will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, and from […]
If you want to learn how to find morels in spring, or perhaps your hunt this spring would have been more bountiful, considering taking the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free online virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. Actually, there are many more edible mushrooms in the […]
Did you know that armadillos can float to swim across rivers or sink and walk along the bottom? Did you know that opossums are immune to snake venom? Did you know that some bugs live underground for 17 years? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to learn more about these and other strange-but-true […]
Snakes of Missouri Thursday • July 27 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Required Ages: 5 and up Despite their scary appearance, most snakes in Missouri are harmless and play an important role in our ecosystems. Join us to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles and see live snakes during this webinar. To register for […]
