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 […]
Just because winter is coming on doesn’t mean you have to put your crappie fishing gear away until next spring. People can learn more about how to catch this popular sportfish during winter at the free virtual Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Learning to Fish: Crappie Fishing in the Winter Months.” This online program […]
Observing birds is a great way to connect young people with the outdoors. Young nature enthusiasts can learn about birds and help collect information on local bird populations Jan. 6 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Kids’ Winter Bird Count.” This program will be from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at MDC’s Shoal Creek 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 […]
If you enjoy watching birds and, though you may not be a birding expert, you’d like to help birds in Missouri and elsewhere in North America, Project FeederWatch wants you. People can learn more about this national birding effort that’s fueled by citizen scientists across North America at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) “Project […]
Seeing a bald eagle in the wild is always a head-turning occurrence. Bald eagles can be seen across Missouri in winter, but some locations have better eagle-viewing prospects than others. People wanting to learn more about where to see bald eagles in Missouri at this time of year should sign up for the Missouri Department […]
