If you want to take a break from shopping hustle and bustle, make plans to visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center on the evening of Dec. 8. From 5-7 p.m. on that date, MDC’s Shoal Creek Center will have a holiday open house. The evening will feature light refreshments […]
The staff and volunteers of George Washington Carver National Monument invite you to Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 9th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This annual event is free of charge and is a great opportunity to share some holiday cheer and greetings, and to meet the staff and volunteers. Create ornaments at make-and-take stations throughout […]
Walking a trail in winter is a great way to see the outdoors, relieve stress, and stay in shape. People wanting to learn more about winter hiking and get ideas about where to go should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Hiking – Explore Winter Hiking.” This free online program […]
Caves are unique habitats throughout the year, but in winter, they play a special role for a number of wildlife species. People can learn more about cave life in winter at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Caves: Cave Creatures” on Dec. 15. This free online program, which will be from 3:30-4:15 p.m., […]
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 Dec. 16 program: “Learning to Fish: Intro to Fly Fishing.” This program is being jointly put on by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
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 Dec. 16 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) short-eared owl hike. This free program, which will be […]
On Saturday, December 16th, you are invited to Wonders of the Night Sky, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at George Washington Carver National Monument. This free program begins with a 30-minute indoor program, followed by a night sky tour. Join park staff and volunteers from the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for this special after-dark-in-the park […]
Staying warm is a high priority for wildlife during winter, but animals can’t turn up the thermostat or throw an extra log into the wood stove when cold temperatures arrive. People can learn about how animals survive winter at the Dec. 19 Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Wildlife: How Wildlife Survives Winter.” This […]
Not every bird migrates south in winter. Some of the species that can be found in the Ozarks at this time of year make alterations to their routines so they can survive times of colder temperatures and leaner food sources. People can learn more about how birds survive winter at the Missouri Department of Conservation […]
Learn how to tie fishing flies with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free Fly Tying for Everyone, Even Beginners course from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays from Jan. 4 through Feb. 1. Fly tying for fishing is a mix of skill, creativity, and knowledge about what sight-feeding fish eat. This class […]
