Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out and explore some of Missouri’s remote places on a backpacking or a hiking trip. People wanting to learn more about good backpacking and hiking locations should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? […]
When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People interested in learning how to use fire as a management tool should register for a two-part controlled burn workshop being put on by the Missouri Department of […]
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 the basics of camping can get information Oct. 12 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program […]
Football fans, here’s your chance to get in the game for life and score some Chiefs apparel. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, invites you to make a life-saving touchdown for local patients. Join us at the upcoming blood […]
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 sector of the birding world that sometimes gets overlooked. People who want to learn more about native sparrows found in this region should register for […]
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 A Case Study Using Geographic Information Systems: “Where is Robert Ross Buried?” (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Geographic Information Systems (GIS) store, organize, and display geographic data and can be useful for genealogists. In this session, Jason Ross will […]
The CFD will be hosting the Annual Pancake Feed on Saturday October 19th from 5:30am to 9:00am. $8.00 per plate. All you can eat! Kids 5 and under eat free! All proceeds go to the Carthage Fire Department. Carthage Fire Department 401 W. Chestnut Carthage, MO 64836
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 a lifetime for many anglers. People interested in learning about muskie fishing can get information at two free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) programs in […]
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 black? Do bears really hibernate? Where do bears spend the winter? What can bear scat show about diet and other things? What’s the biggest bear […]
Dr. William Garrett Piston, President of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks and retiree from the Department of History at Missouri State University and noted Civil War Author, invites you to attend our meetings. The monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks will be held at the Library Center […]
