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Making Friends with Fritillaries virtual program
Making Friends with Fritillaries virtual program
Fritillary butterflies are an important and eye-catching part of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can learn more about fritillary butterflies found in Missouri and how everyone can help with butterfly conservation efforts at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Making Friends with Fritillaries.” This free online program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on […]
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Birds: Waterfowl Chat and Crochet
Birds: Waterfowl Chat and Crochet
Crocheting an animal is an artistic and enjoyable way to learn more about it. People can combine their creative skills with education at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Birds: Waterfowl Chat and Crochet.” This program will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 5 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, which is located at 201 […]
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Discover Nature Kindergarten Teacher Training (Be the Cool Teacher)
Discover Nature Kindergarten Teacher Training (Be the Cool Teacher)
Building a curriculum around a nature theme is a great way to add interest and variety to a classroom. Kindergarten and first-grade teachers can learn how to bring the outdoors indoors to their classroom at two upcoming Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) teacher workshops in August. Both will be taught at MDC’s Southwest Regional Office […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Joplin 8/10/2023: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Byers Avenue United Methodist Church, 1730 Byers Ave
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Discover Nature Kindergarten Teacher Training (Be the Cool Teacher)
Discover Nature Kindergarten Teacher Training (Be the Cool Teacher)
Building a curriculum around a nature theme is a great way to add interest and variety to a classroom. Kindergarten and first-grade teachers can learn how to bring the outdoors indoors to their classroom at two upcoming Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) teacher workshops in August. Both will be taught at MDC’s Southwest Regional Office […]
Insect-O-Rama program
Insect-O-Rama program
Have fun learning about insects at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free “Insect-O-Rama” program from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 South Nature Center Way. Local insect experts will join MDC staff to provide an evening of insect information and fun activities that will help […]
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Nature Art: Missouri State Symbols Painting Series Virtual Program
Nature Art: Missouri State Symbols Painting Series Virtual Program
Quail have become symbolic of Missouri’s outdoors, which is why this plump brownish bird with attractive flecks of white and black and its familiar “bob-white” call has been designated as Missouri’s State Game Bird. People can paint a picture of this popular bird in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Nature Art: Missouri […]
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Free Kids Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park
Free Kids Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park
Young anglers will have opportunities to fish for free at Kids Fishing Day, Aug. 19 at Roaring River State Park. This event is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and MO Parks Incorporated. Kids Fishing Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. At this […]
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2023 Carthage Paddle Battle at Kellogg Lake
2023 Carthage Paddle Battle at Kellogg Lake
Homemade Raft Race Aug. 25 and 26 Friday night food trucks and live music until 10 p.m. Saturday races from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brought to you by Smith Midwest and Vision Carthage New this Year - Inflatable Raft Races!
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2023 Carthage Paddle Battle at Kellogg Lake
2023 Carthage Paddle Battle at Kellogg Lake
Homemade Raft Race Aug. 25 and 26 Friday night food trucks and live music until 10 p.m. Saturday races from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brought to you by Smith Midwest and Vision Carthage New this Year - Inflatable Raft Races!
George Washington Carver National Monument Storytelling Day
George Washington Carver National Monument Storytelling Day
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host the 7th annual “Storytelling Day” on Saturday August 26, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event celebrates the National Park Service’s 107th birthday (August 25, 2023) and focuses on stories of American culture and history. Come hear the stories of diverse experiences and special places […]
George Washington Carver Seventh Annual Storytelling Day Event
George Washington Carver Seventh Annual Storytelling Day Event
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host the 7th annual “Storytelling Day” on Saturday August 26, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event celebrates the National Park Service’s 107th birthday (August 25, 2023) and focuses on stories of American culture and history. Come hear the stories of diverse experiences and special […]
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Monarch Mania virtual program
Monarch Mania virtual program
Monarch butterflies are a delight to see and a marvel of nature. Learn about their transformative life cycle and impressive migrations when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Mid-Continent Public Library will co-host a free virtual Monarch Mania program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The butterflies start life as […]
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CBCO Blood Drive
CBCO Blood Drive
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area Ozark hospitals, is encouraging donors to give blood to help ensure a strong blood supply before the Labor Day holiday weekend and get some great gifts during the Fuel, Food, or Film Blood Drive. Donate […]
