Part of the fun of catching fish is eating what you’ve caught. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean what they’ve caught. People who want to learn more about the equipment needed to clean fish should register for the Missouri […]

Because of owls’ nocturnal lifestyles and their hunting of mice, rats and other rodents that can be pests for humans, these night-time birds are a fascinating and beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoors. People can learn more about owl species found in Missouri at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Owls of Missouri.” This […]

Putting fish on the dinner table is a great way to end a fishing trip. However, before any fish fillets are put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean what they’ve caught. People who would like to learn more about cleaning scaled fish should register for the […]

Growing native plants from seed is a good way to pass on a plant’s hardiness and adaptive qualities to the next botanical generation. People can learn more about growing native plants from seeds at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) online program “Native Plants: Wild for Seeds.” This virtual program will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. […]

If you have heard about snagging for paddlefish and want to learn more about this unique form of fishing, circle March 13 on your calendar. People wanting to get information about snagging for paddlefish can learn more at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Learning to Fish: Paddlefish Snagging.” This online program, which […]

The term “native plants” covers a wide variety of flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and grasses and some have unique adaptations to survive and thrive on the landscape. People wanting to learn more about some of this region’s more unique native plant species should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program […]

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. People can learn more about what plantings can be made to establish good habitat in their yards for future years at […]

Part of the enjoyment of fishing is being able to provide a meal for the dinner table. People who want to learn more about how to turn the fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams into tasty table fare should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Pond to Plate: Fish […]

Weaving white oak baskets is a craft dating to pioneer times that required nimble fingers and a knowledge of the trees around your log cabin. People wanting to learn more about this traditional craft and how it fit into forest management should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Trees: Ozark White […]

People are fascinated by hummingbirds and the way they dart and hover around feeders and some native flowering plants is truly remarkable. People can learn about hummingbirds at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Hummingbirds of Missouri” on March 28. This free online program will be from 1-2 p.m. and is being […]