Native Americans and this region’s first pioneers once relied on native plants for a variety of food and medicinal purposes. People can learn how plants have been used through the years at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free program “Outdoor Skills: Useful Plant Hike.” This program will be from 10 a.m.-noon on April 8 […]
Dutch ovens have been pleasing palates of all ages since pioneer times. Learn how this age-old cooking device can be used to get children interested in preparing outdoor meals at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Outdoor Cooking: Outdoor Cooking for Kids” on April 11. This free online class, which is open to […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free virtual Buzz into Pollination workshops to help teachers incorporate pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds into classroom instruction. The instruction is appropriate for grades 3 through 8. These virtual two-hour workshops will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, and from […]
Chords for Cancer fundraiser April 14, 2023 5-8 p.m. The Woodshed 311 S. Main St., Carthage, MO
George Washington Carver National Monument presents Park Prescription Day on Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You are invited to get your dose of nature during this fun day. All activities are free of charge. Guided and self-guided activities will set up across park grounds. Choose from the following: 10:00 a.m. Walk […]
A local bookstore is the fourth stop on the book tour for author, Maranda Collins. She will have copies available of the heart-pounding Sadie Lynch action thriller series that has enthralled readers and critics around the world. Sadie Lynch is a capable, dedicated cop with a simple life until she's embroiled in the shadowy world […]
Warblers are brightly marked birds that are heard much more often than they are seen. Because of their striking coloration and secluded habits, sightings of these birds are always notable events – even among experienced birders. People can learn more about these interesting birds at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) online program “Naturalist Notes: […]
There’s more to outdoor cooking than toasting hotdogs over a campfire and making s’mores. Learn about the variety of dishes that can be cooked over a campfire at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Outdoor Cooking: The Recipes Program!” on April 18. This free online class, which is open to all ages, will […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Thanks to research by MDC biologists and other experts, more information is being brought to light on the barn owl - a skilled, nocturnal predator. People can learn about a 10-year research project conducted by MDC Natural History Biologist Rhonda Rimer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free program “MDC Science: […]
DIAMOND, Mo. – You are invited to celebrate National Park Week, April 22nd-30th by attending Art in the Park/Earth Day at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Art in the Park is a free event showcasing the artwork of George Washington Carver and is an opportunity to celebrate […]
