Some native plants that attract wildlife can also have appeal to human appetites. People interested in growing plants that are good for habitats and good for the dinner table can sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Native Plants: Planting an Edible Native Garden.” This free online program will be March […]
Individuals participating in the blended format option of Missouri’s hunter education program will have an opportunity to take a skills session (which is mandatory for this option) on Saturday, March 11. On that day, a skills session will be taught from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People can […]
Filets sizzling in the skillet is a great end to any fishing trip, but frying isn’t the only way to prepare fish caught in the wild. People who would like to learn more about how to grill or bake the fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams should register for the Missouri Department of […]
MU Extension is offering a program to educate farm women about using financial records more effectively to navigate difficult times. Annie’s Project Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options is a four-part, 12-hour program designed to deliver basic farm financial literacy to women. Eight of the 12 hours will be spent online together on zoom. Another […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anyone interested in learning about invasive animal and plant species in Missouri to join its Wild Webcast on Invasive Plant and Animal Species online on Wednesday, March 22, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance for the MDC Wild Webcast on Invasive Plant and Animal Species online […]
Experience is an effective teacher for wild turkey hunting, but some tips from experts can make the first hunts more enjoyable and successful. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Turkey Hunting Basics class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. This online class will provide an overview of […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join a free, live webinar via Zoom on wildlife cooperatives on Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. MDC and NDA staff will explain wildlife cooperatives, what they […]
In addition to providing beauty to a spring Ozarks landscape, eastern redbud trees can also add flavor to the dinner table. People who want to learn more about how redbud trees can provide dining, as well as viewing, pleasures should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Wild Edibles: Edible Redbud Blossoms.” […]
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 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 “Outdoor Cooking: Virtual Fish Cooking,” a […]
Many homeowners are discovering the benefits of landscaping with native plants. Plants that are naturally adapted to their surroundings tend to be less dependent on pesticides and fertilizers and they provide better habitat for butterflies, songbirds, and other local wildlife. Homeowners can learn more about native plants at the Native Plant Sale and Gardening Demonstrations […]
