The invasion is happening! Once in more than a decade, millions of red-eyed, buzzing bugs are or will soon be just about everywhere in much of Missouri! Mass emergences of millions of periodical cicadas, which happen every 13 or 17 years, are happening this spring. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to join […]
If you enjoy mushrooms, look beyond spring morels to summer when various other edible mushrooms appear. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Foraging Summertime Mushrooms program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Mike Snyder, a certified mushroom identification expert, will talk about mushrooms that appear in summer. […]
This event will take place at Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant in Joplin, Missouri at 7:45 am on May 24th, 2024. Join us for a stimulating morning of coffee and camaraderie as we learn about Jay Ashcroft's ideas for moving Missouri forward. This exciting opportunity allows the public to meet and engage with candidate Jay Ashcroft in […]
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 watering hoses and they provide better habitat for butterflies, songbirds, and other local wildlife. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to purchase native plants for their […]
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, except for a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes at two upcoming programs put on by the staff at the Missouri Department of […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive Carthage 5/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carthage Public Library, 612 S Garrison Ave
American Red Cross Blood Drive Carthage 5/29/2024: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carthage Public Library, 612 S Garrison Ave
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, except for a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes at two upcoming programs put on by the staff at the Missouri Department of […]
Monday, June 3, 2024 Genealogy Problem Solving, Part 5 (Program) 7:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom This program continues the series began in the fall as we work our way through identifying ancestors demonstrating principles and sources universal to solving any genealogical research question. The session will discuss […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive 6/7/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fair Acres YMCA, 2600 Grand Ave
