Monarch butterflies are a delight to see and a marvel of nature. Learn about their transformative life cycle and impressive migrations when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Mid-Continent Public Library will co-host a free virtual Monarch Mania program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The butterflies start life as […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive 8/31/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand The Red Cross needs donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area Ozark hospitals, is encouraging donors to give blood to help ensure a strong blood supply before the Labor Day holiday weekend and get some great gifts during the Fuel, Food, or Film Blood Drive. Donate […]
You don’t have to be a biologist to plant a yard or flower garden that provides good habitat for insects and local wildlife. All you need are the right plants in the right places. With several species, you don’t have to wait for spring to begin planting, either. People can learn more about plantings that […]
If you’re looking for a place to hunt this fall, opportunities may exist at a nearby Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) public use area. People can learn more about hunting opportunities available at MDC public use areas in the southwest part of the state at the MDC virtual program “Conservation Families: Where Can I Hunt.” […]
An increasing number of people are becoming interested in archery. Some people are taking up archery for hunting purposes while others enjoy recreational target shooting. Individuals can learn more about the fundamentals of archery at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Outdoor Skills, Basic Archery” on Sept. 9 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education […]
George Washington Carver National Monument staff and volunteers invite the public to Prairie Day, set for Saturday, September 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is free of charge! Music under the big tent is always enjoyable and talented musicians will entertain. Music Schedule 10:00 a.m. Pickers Post plays old time music, […]
“Forage management is important to the profitability of a grazing livestock operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. The most efficient way to manage forage and grazing livestock is through a management intensive grazing system. To educate grazing livestock producers on management intensive grazing MU Extension, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and Dade […]
September is a great month to learn about monarch butterflies in Missouri because this is when these fascinating and beneficial insects are migrating through the Show-Me State on their way to their wintering grounds in central Mexico. People can learn more about monarch butterflies and how humans can help them through two events being put […]
“Forage management is important to the profitability of a grazing livestock operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. The most efficient way to manage forage and grazing livestock is through a management intensive grazing system. To educate grazing livestock producers on management intensive grazing MU Extension, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and Dade […]
