Threatened” or “endangered” are terms many people associate with wildlife species, but some plant species fall into these categories, too. Though they may not be as abundant as other plant species, rare plants play vital roles in habitats. People wanting to learn more about Missouri’s rare plant species should sign up for the Missouri Department […]
Spring warmth stimulates natural life, including fungi such as morels and other edible mushrooms. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. This online course will cover how mushrooms are produced and their role in ecology. Nikki King, MDC […]
GIVE BLOOD MARCH 18 in REEDS and RECEIVE AN OZARKS ADVENTURE PASS FOR FREE ADMISSION to AREA ATTRACTIONS Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with four area attractions to offer free admissions for lifesaving donors to help […]
Morel mushrooms taste good and hunting them provides an excellent reason for a walk in the woods when spring is blooming. But there are more mushroom types than morels to be found, cooked, and enjoyed. Learn which mushrooms to pick and which to avoid when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers a free virtual […]
Catfish can provide a tasty meal. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean these popular sport fish. People who want to learn more about cleaning catfish should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Pond to Plate: […]
Amphibians provide a number of benefits to humans. Their actions, appearances, and the sounds some of them make also add enjoyment to the outdoors in spring and summer. People who want to learn more about amphibians should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Amazing Amphibians” on March 22. This program, […]
Spring turkey hunting involves a variety of skills. Knowing how to locate a gobbler, call him into shotgun range, how to handle firearms in a safe fashion, and knowing the regulations are all parts of a successful and safe hunt. Hunters can learn more about the fundamentals of this popular spring pastime at “Learning to […]
Raising Readers Story Time 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-6 and their families Carthage Public Library
Along with its gobble, another noticeable characteristic of a male turkey in spring is it’s eye-catching fan of tail feathers. Turkey hunters who want information on how they can transform the tail feathers of the gobbler they harvest during this spring’s turkey season – or will harvest in future seasons – into a decorative keepsake […]
Part of the enjoyment of fishing is being able to provide a meal for the dinner table. People who want to learn more about how to turn the fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams into tasty table fare should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Pond to Plate: Virtual Fish […]
