Short-eared Owl Hike Saturday • December 10 4:30 PM Shawnee Trail Conservation Area Registration Required mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents Ages: All Ages Winter in Missouri means short-eared owls may be seen flying low over native grasslands in search of mice, rabbits, and other small mammals. Join us at Shawnee Trail Conservation Area to discover more about these uncommon […]
Whoever said the outdoors go dormant in winter has never walked on an Ozarks trail at this time of year. People can learn about locations where short treks can provide nature-viewing opportunities, a little exercise, and some mental relaxation at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Best of the Ozarks Virtual Series: Day […]
Did you know that some Missouri frogs freeze nearly solid in winter and their hearts stop beating. Then they revive! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing! Ground squirrels sleep the winter away from October to April – without waking up! Some snakes crowd […]
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a great time to grab a pair of binoculars, head outside, and learn more about the variety of birds that can be found here in winter. People will have a chance to look for and learn more about birds from 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at […]
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, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes on Dec. 28 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free program […]
Observing birds is a great way to connect young people with the outdoors. Young nature enthusiasts can learn about birds and help collect information on local bird populations Jan. 7 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Kids’ Christmas Bird Count.” This program will be from 9 a.m.-noon at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education […]
Blood Drive Church of the Nazarene Gym 2000 Grand, Carthage, MO 64836 Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: CarthageAreaCommunity to schedule an appointment.
Fly fishing is a unique form of fishing that has its own set of equipment, lures, and strategies. People can learn more about this distinctive style of fishing at the free Jan. 14 program: “Fishing Skills: Introduction to Fly Tying and Fly Fishing” being jointly put on by the Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma (MAKO) Fly […]
People don’t always have to travel to far-away forests and grasslands to find a variety of animal and plant species. There may be more life in the yard surrounding your house than you realize. People interested in learning about the diversity of life that can be found around many homes can sign up for the […]
Native wildflowers and grasses can add beauty to winter gardens and benefit wildlife such as songbirds. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Native Plants Winter Beauty class from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Natives can add subtle colors and bold textures during winter to landscape gardens and […]
