Jasper County Juvenile Office Annual Chili Feed Friday, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 530 S. Pearl, Joplin
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People can learn about some of the insects and arachnids that can be found on glades while also enjoying an evening hike at “Ghostly Glades – […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People can learn about some of the insects and arachnids that can be found on glades while also enjoying an evening hike at “Ghostly Glades – […]
Missouri is home to more than 900 black bears and their numbers are growing. Many Missourians find these furbearers fascinating and have many questions about them. Are all black bears black? Do bears really hibernate? Where do bears spend the winter? What can bear scat show about diet and other things? What’s the biggest bear […]
The Pierce City Friends of the Library will hold a Designer Purse Silent Auction featuring handbags from brands like Dooney & Bourke and Michael Kors, each containing a mystery gift card. The auction kicks off at the SomePlace Nice Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 2 (9131 Wallaby Rd) and will close on Dec. 14 (5 pm) at the Pierce City […]
Saturday, November 2, 2024 Ozarks Genealogical Society Annual Used Book Sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm OGS Library Building, 534 W. Catalpa St., Springfield, MO The Ozarks Genealogical Library will have a used book sale on Saturday, November 2, from 9-4 at the OGS Library Building, 534 W. Catalpa St., in Springfield. Items for sale […]
Monday, November 4, 2024 Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Researching a War of 1812 ancestor can involve a set of interesting records. Nationally renowned presenter Craig Scott, Certified Genealogist, will instruct attendees how to examine types of service, […]
Muzzleloading rifles are becoming increasingly popular with hunters and recreational shooters. People interested in learning the basics of shooting and caring for modern in-line muzzleloading rifles should sign up for the Nov. 9 Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Learning to Shoot: Muzzleloaders” at MDC’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center. This free […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host Cherokee storyteller, Greg Bilby, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Greg received his degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University and serves as public health educator and outreach coordinator for the Cherokee Nation in […]
A great autumn afternoon activity is to enjoy fall color and comfortable temperatures on a short hike that ends with s’mores around a campfire. If this sounds like an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, be sure to sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Citizen Science: Stroll and S’mores.” This program […]
