The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Trappers Association will hold a free two-day trapping seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 6 a.m. to noon on Oct. 6 at the Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area in Lawrence County. Part of the class will consist of instruction and part […]
Sunday, October 6th is the 38th annual Kids Classic Fun Run presented by the Joplin Area Roadrunners and leading sponsor Freeman Sports Medicine. The run will be held at Joplin High School Track. Gates open at 1, registration at 1:30, and events begin at 2 pm. This is a free run with t-shirts to the […]
Monday, October 7, 2024 Navigating the Online Genealogy Database Ancestry (.com) (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist, will discuss the treasures that Ancestry (.com) holds. Methodologies and search strategies to maximize its use and better understand its limitations will be discussed. […]
Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out and explore some of Missouri’s remote places on a backpacking or a hiking trip. People wanting to learn more about good backpacking and hiking locations should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? […]
When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People interested in learning how to use fire as a management tool should register for a two-part controlled burn workshop being put on by the Missouri Department of […]
Camping is a great way to disconnect from the world’s stresses and re-connect with the natural world around us. Camping trips can also provide family memories that will last a lifetime. People who want to learn more about the basics of camping can get information Oct. 12 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program […]
Football fans, here’s your chance to get in the game for life and score some Chiefs apparel. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, invites you to make a life-saving touchdown for local patients. Join us at the upcoming blood […]
Learning about the variety of native sparrow species that can be found in this region during all or part of the year is a great way to learn about a sector of the birding world that sometimes gets overlooked. People who want to learn more about native sparrows found in this region should register for […]
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 A Case Study Using Geographic Information Systems: “Where is Robert Ross Buried?” (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Geographic Information Systems (GIS) store, organize, and display geographic data and can be useful for genealogists. In this session, Jason Ross will […]
