Waterfowl identification is often associated with duck hunting. While it's true that waterfowl identification is a necessary skill for hunters to have, it's also a valuable skill for bird enthusiasts and other types of nature viewers to have, too. People can learn more about how to identify waterfowl at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) […]
Knowing how to purify water, or identify a pure water source, and how to use basic campfire cooking skills can add enjoyment for those who enjoy keeping their camping trips simple and primitive. These skills also may be useful in emergency situations, too. People can learn more about how to purify water, identify pure water […]
September is a great month to learn about monarch butterflies in Missouri because this is when these fascinating and beneficial insects are migrating through the Show-Me State on their way to their wintering grounds in central Mexico. People can learn more about monarch butterflies and how humans can help them through several events being put […]
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is September 11-15, 2024, Springfield, MO! Stock up on winter boredom busters by finding the perfect book this fall and winter. The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale features new and used hardback and paperback books, CDs, movies, vinyl records, audiobooks, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult […]
Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out the camping gear and plan a weekend get-away. People wanting to learn more about where to camp should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? Camp.” This free virtual program will be Sept. […]
A free workshop at the Webb City Farmers Market's Fruit Education Site will be held 10 am to noon, Thursday, September 12, at the Lee Farm, 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Missouri 64850. This is the final workshop of the market’s three-year project and will focus on walk-in cold storage, high tunnel strawberries, and safe storage […]
The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites you to Prairie Day, September 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Held in conjunction with Gem City Days in Diamond, Prairie Day commemorates George Washington Carver’s childhood environment through storytelling, music, historic skills demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Volunteers In Parks make this event possible. Co-sponsored by […]
You don’t have to be a biologist to plant a yard or flower garden that provides good habitat for insects and local wildlife. All you need are the right plants in the right places. You don’t have to wait until spring to begin your planting plans, either. People can learn more about what plantings can […]
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Shamele Jordan is well known on the east coast for her Philadelphia-based TV show Genealogy Quick Start and her work managing community historical projects for Visualizing the Past. Shamele is an avid genealogist sparking […]
Knowing how to find edible plants and how to prepare them in a camping situation can add enjoyment for those who like their camping trips to be simple and primitive. This knowledge may also be useful in emergency situations, too. People can learn how to forage in the wild at the Sept. 18 Missouri Department […]
