Olde World Christmas Market at Grace Church brings vendors including crafters, artisans, and artists. The dates are December 2 and 3. Friday, December 2, is a market preview that includes appetizers and drinks and tickets are available. Saturday, December 3, is open and free to the public. Call Grace Church at 417-358-4631 for tickets or […]
The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites you to Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This indoor event is free of charge. Stop by to meet park staff and volunteers, make holiday ornaments and crafts, listen to live music, enjoy refreshments, see the temporary exhibit of George […]
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 […]
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with light refreshments and holiday activities for young and old alike. The Wildcat Glades Friends Group Nature store will be open during this time.
Short-eared Owl Hike Saturday • December 10 4:30 PM Shawnee Trail Conservation Area Registration Required mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents Ages: All Ages Winter in Missouri means short-eared owls may be seen flying low over native grasslands in search of mice, rabbits, and other small mammals. Join us at Shawnee Trail Conservation Area to discover more about these uncommon […]
Whoever said the outdoors go dormant in winter has never walked on an Ozarks trail at this time of year. People can learn about locations where short treks can provide nature-viewing opportunities, a little exercise, and some mental relaxation at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Best of the Ozarks Virtual Series: Day […]
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 […]
