Muskellunge, more commonly known as muskie, aren’t your run-of-the-mill sportfish. A muskie’s sharp teeth, large size (three to four feet in length), and fighting ability makes it the catch of a lifetime for many anglers. People interested in getting information on muskie fishing should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program […]
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 In Search of the Carthage Light Guard (Program) 10:00 to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members IN 1918, a company of soldiers from Jasper County, Missouri, took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the “Great War.” Jeff Patrick, editor […]
Predicting when our area trees will show fall color can be difficult, but finding sites to enjoy this autumn art show is easy. People interested in getting information about what causes fall color and where the most colorful locations are, should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Trees: Fall Color.” […]
Carthage Community Blood Drive Carthage Memorial Hall – Main Conference Area 407 S. Garrison, Carthage Wednesday, October 25 – 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Bats at the Library Wednesday • October 25 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Joplin Public Library Ages: Families Did you know we have more than 12 species of bats that can be found in Missouri? Can you guess what they eat? Come join MDC naturalists at the Joplin Public Library to learn about Missouri’s bats! […]
Joplin Little Theatre is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on the theatre parking lot on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. This event is free for all ages. There will be lots of candy. There will be costumes and fun car decorations. This is a safe way for children to […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive Carthage 10/30/2023: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand
Once a hunter has bagged a deer, the work is only half over. How to field dress it, skin it, process the meat and store it for future tasty meals are skills hunters need to know. Hunters who are interested in learning how to process their own deer will have an opportunity to do so […]
Monday, November 6, 2023 Genealogy Problem Solving (Program) 7:00 pm OGS Library, 534 W. Catalpa St.., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members This three-part series will use a genealogy problem identifying a distant ancestor to demonstrate the types of resources and methodologies applicable to any research question. Audience participation is expected. Each session will […]
In winter, backyards can be great places to view and to learn about birds. People can get information about the bird-viewing opportunities that can be found in their backyards on Nov. 7 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Backyard Birds.” This online program will be from 3:30-4:15 p.m. and is being […]
