October 2011

Most of Missouri remains zebra-mussel free

Photo of zebra mussels.
Uninfested waters underline the importance of precautions against spreading the exotic invader. More

Dry conditions create heightened wildfire danger in western Missouri

MDC urges precautions to prevent dangerous wildfires. More

Attend backyard bird workshop at MDC Sedalia office

Get tips on attracting backyard birds on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More

Powder Valley celebrates 20th anniversary with special events Oct. 22

powder valley nature center
Year-long anniversary celebration will culminate in this special event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More

USFWS Lists Ozark Hellbender as Endangered and Moves to Include Hellbenders in Appendix III of CITES

hellbender, a large brown salamander resting in gravelly streambed
News Release from U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service More

Early fall colors tinge foliage in Kansas City and northwest Missouri

Red maple leaves in fall color
Scarlet and purple are not bashful this autumn in the Kansas City region. A blush is already on many maple trees and ash trees. More

Runge to host “Cooking Wild” book signing

Cooking Wild Cover
Stop by Nature Center on Oct. 20 to meet the author, and more. More