Some cavity-nesting animals provide great opportunities for attracting nature to your backyard. If you want to learn more about building nesting boxes that could attract cavity nesting birds and flying squrrels, be sure to sign up for the MDC virtual program “Birds: Cavity Nesters and Nesting Boxes.” This program will be from 1-2 p.m. on […]
Winter is the prime time to prune trees. That means now is a good time for homeowners and landowners to get helpful advice on tree work they will be doing in the months ahead. People can get information on tree pruning at a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 […]
Christmas Organ Review Concert Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 3 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Church, 115 W. Chestnut Carthage 100 year old Austin Pipe Organ Family Friendly - Free Admittance Joplin Area Organists
Monday, December 2, 2024 He's Not My Grandfather (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom OGS member Bob Shewmake will tell the tale of researching his great grandfather John Hill born in 1869 Butler County, Missouri. But DNA was to unravel all his research pointing to […]
Adding an outdoors flair to decorations is a good way to personalize and beautify the holiday season. People who would like to learn more about incorporating nature into their holiday decorations should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation Families: Natural Holiday Craft” a free virtual event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on […]
The MSSU Choral Society's annual holiday concert will take place Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m., First Community Church, 2007 East 15th St in Joplin, Mo. Celebrate the holiday season through song! The MSSU Choral Society, conducted by Melissa Belk, is an area-wide, mixed choir that offers fellowship and fun for those who are passionate about […]
Vision Carthage is thrilled to welcome families to its 2nd Annual Candy Cane Hunt! The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at Central Park in Carthage. Children from ages one to 12 will enjoy searching for over 3,500 candy canes hidden throughout the park. Especially lucky children will find special […]
The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschoolers and their families to a story hour on Tuesday, December 10th at 10 a.m. This free program is held indoors in collaboration with Carl Junction Parents as Teachers. The topic is backyard birds! A park ranger will read a story exploring George Washington Carver’s curiosity about […]
If you have a live Christmas tree this year, think about using it for wildlife habitat instead of simply throwing it away. People who want information on how they can use their live Christmas trees for wildlife habitat when the holiday season is finished should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation […]
Grace Episcopal Church is hosting a Community Christmas Carols program on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. This program is intended to bring together area musicians who rarely get the opportunity to perform together. Members of the community, church musicians, music educators and students are invited to join in singing familiar Christmas Carols […]
