Fresh-water mussels are a fascinating and beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can learn more about these interesting organisms at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Missouri Mussels.” This online program will be from 3-4 p.m. April 23 and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center. […]
Frying isn’t the only method people can use to get caught fish onto the dinner table. People who would like to learn more about various ways to prepare fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Pond to Plate, Fish Cooking: Other Methods,” a free […]
Mark your calendars for Art in the Park and National Junior Ranger Day, the annual special event at George Washington Carver National Monument, held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Celebrating National Park Week, Art in the Park/National Junior Ranger Day is a free event showcasing the artwork of George Washington […]
5th Annual Carthage Band Mattress Fundraiser Sunday, April 28, 2024 10 am-5 pm Carthage High School
American Red Cross Blood Drive 4/29/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1338 East Fairview Avenue
Raising Readers Story Time 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-6 and their families Carthage Public Library
American Red Cross Blood Drive 5/2/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand
Brood XIX, which is a group of cicadas that emerge once every 13 years, is in the headlines across Missouri and throughout the Midwest now. In addition to these periodic cicadas, there are annual cicadas that emerge every summer. People can learn more about these fascinating insects and their unique lifestyles at the Missouri Department […]
Their flowers, their often colorful fruits (depending on species), and their wildlife habitat and landscaping values have endeared hawthorns to Missourians and is the primary reason why the downy hawthorn is Missouri’s state flower. People can learn more about hawthorns and paint a picture of Missouri’s state flower at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
Ready to Garden!! Ozark Gateway Master Gardeners have been preparing to meet your gardening needs by growing vegetables, herbs and dividing perennials. They welcome you to attend their annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. The sale is located at the Joplin Crosslines, 320 S. School Avenue, Joplin. Look […]
