Did you know that some Missouri frogs freeze nearly solid in winter and their hearts stop beating. Then they revive! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing! Ground squirrels sleep the winter away from October to April – without waking up! Some snakes crowd […]
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a great time to grab a pair of binoculars, head outside, and learn more about the variety of birds that can be found here in winter. People will have a chance to look for and learn more about birds from 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at […]
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes on Dec. 28 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free program […]
Observing birds is a great way to connect young people with the outdoors. Young nature enthusiasts can learn about birds and help collect information on local bird populations Jan. 7 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Kids’ Christmas Bird Count.” This program will be from 9 a.m.-noon at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education […]
Blood Drive Church of the Nazarene Gym 2000 Grand, Carthage, MO 64836 Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: CarthageAreaCommunity to schedule an appointment.
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 Jan. 14 program: “Fishing Skills: Introduction to Fly Tying and Fly Fishing” being jointly put on by the Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma (MAKO) Fly […]
People don’t always have to travel to far-away forests and grasslands to find a variety of animal and plant species. There may be more life in the yard surrounding your house than you realize. People interested in learning about the diversity of life that can be found around many homes can sign up for the […]
Native wildflowers and grasses can add beauty to winter gardens and benefit wildlife such as songbirds. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Native Plants Winter Beauty class from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Natives can add subtle colors and bold textures during winter to landscape gardens and […]
Part of the fun of catching fish is eating what you’ve caught. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean what they’ve caught. People who would like to learn more about the equipment needed to clean fish should register for the […]
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 Feb. 4 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) short-eared owl hike. This free program, which will be […]
