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 […]
Reliving Springfield History (Program) Monday, February 6, 2023 - 7:00 pm The OGS Library, 534 W. Catalpa St., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members Sean FitzGibbons, Executive Director of the History Museum on The Square, will share what's new and what is planned for the future. The History Museum has continued to evolve since […]
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 cleaning scaled fish should register for the Missouri Department of […]
Firearms used for hunting and target shooting need care and maintenance to work properly year after year. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Firearms Basic Care and Cleaning class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. This class will cover cleaning techniques and safe storage of rifles and […]
Because of owls’ nocturnal lifestyles and their hunting of mice, rats and other rodents that can be pests for humans, these night-time birds are a fascinating and beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoors. People can learn more about owl species found in Missouri and have an opportunity to hear them at the Missouri Department of Conservation […]
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Does that Even Make Sense? (Program) 10:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom for members Online trees: a genealogist's friend or foe? Learn tools for evaluating whether the information in online trees should be added to your own work. Daniel Lilienkamp will present via Zoom. […]
