Fritillary butterflies are an important and eye-catching part of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can learn more about fritillary butterflies found in Missouri and how everyone can help with butterfly conservation efforts at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Making Friends with Fritillaries.” This free online program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on […]
Poor forage stands carried over from last year’s drought, lower hay yields, less fertilizer used and a drought again for 2023 has created major uncertainty in the Missouri beef industry. These challenges will affect livestock producers who are preparing to feed cattle this winter with little forage and hay on hand. The Lawrence and Christian […]
Crocheting an animal is an artistic and enjoyable way to learn more about it. People can combine their creative skills with education at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Birds: Waterfowl Chat and Crochet.” This program will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 5 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, which is located at 201 […]
Building a curriculum around a nature theme is a great way to add interest and variety to a classroom. Kindergarten and first-grade teachers can learn how to bring the outdoors indoors to their classroom at two upcoming Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) teacher workshops in August. Both will be taught at MDC’s Southwest Regional Office […]
Joplin 8/10/2023: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Byers Avenue United Methodist Church, 1730 Byers Ave
Building a curriculum around a nature theme is a great way to add interest and variety to a classroom. Kindergarten and first-grade teachers can learn how to bring the outdoors indoors to their classroom at two upcoming Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) teacher workshops in August. Both will be taught at MDC’s Southwest Regional Office […]
Have fun learning about insects at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free “Insect-O-Rama” program from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 South Nature Center Way. Local insect experts will join MDC staff to provide an evening of insect information and fun activities that will help […]
Quail have become symbolic of Missouri’s outdoors, which is why this plump brownish bird with attractive flecks of white and black and its familiar “bob-white” call has been designated as Missouri’s State Game Bird. People can paint a picture of this popular bird in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Nature Art: Missouri […]
Young anglers will have opportunities to fish for free at Kids Fishing Day, Aug. 19 at Roaring River State Park. This event is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and MO Parks Incorporated. Kids Fishing Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. At this […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive 8/21/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1338 East Fairview Avenue 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).
