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September 2011

MDC gives $306,000 in TRIM grants for community forest improvements

black-walnut-tree

Statewide

Posted by Joe Jerek on Sep 30, 2011

Added funds from recipients result in more than $540,000 spent on improving community trees. More

MDC bans porous-soled waders to help protect trout waters from invasive algae

Photo of man holding a wad of didymo

Statewide

Posted by Joe Jerek on Sep 30, 2011

Porous-soled waders are prime suspects in human transport of “didymo,” or “rock snot.” More

NW Missouri waterfowl areas in good shape for duck season

Mallard ducks on wetland

News from the Northwest region

Posted by Bill Graham on Sep 30, 2011

Duck season in the state’s north zone opens Oct. 29 and closes Dec. 27. More

MDC predicts good fall color in Ozarks

Photo of autumn color

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Sep 30, 2011

Weather conditions likely will result in less vivid foliage in the Bootheel and Kansas City regions. More

Ellington program offers info on improving forest management and harvest

photo of Houf Pine Forest

News from the Ozark and Southeast regions

Posted by Joe Jerek on Sep 29, 2011

Foresters, landowners and loggers are invited to free workshops and field days Oct. 21 and 22 on how simple changes in forest management and harvest can increase profits and protect resource. More

Learn about primitive skills at Springfield Nature Center

News from the Southwest region

Posted by Francis Skalicky on Sep 28, 2011

Step back in time and learn about the lifestyles of the earliest humans to trek through the Ozarks at “Primitive Skills Day” on Oct. 2. More

Springfield Nature Center event highlights natural areas

News from the Southwest region

Posted by Francis Skalicky on Sep 28, 2011

Join author of “Discover Missouri Natural Areas – A Guide to 50 Great Places.” on Thursday, Sept. 29, 7-8 p.m. as he shares his first-hand experiences. More

Families enjoy outdoors at MDC National Hunting and Fishing Day activities

Madison Parkinson trapshooting

News from the Kansas City region

Posted by Bill Graham on Sep 27, 2011

MDC helps families Discover Nature with National Hunting and Fishing Day activities at Reed Wildlife Area. More

Twin Pines Education Center features new exhibit on turkey calling

Twin Pines Conservation Education Center

News from the Southeast region

Posted by Francis Skalicky on Sep 27, 2011

New exhibit will be unveiled at Twin Pines on Saturday, Oct. 15. More

Volunteer at Parma Woods Shooting Range honored for service

Parma Range Volunteer Dexter Delano

News from the Kansas City region

Posted by Bill Graham on Sep 23, 2011

Dexter Delano of Leavenworth has given more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service time at MDC's Parma Woods Shooting Range. More

Wild turkeys make the most of break from weather

Wild Turkeys

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Sep 23, 2011

Missouri’s wild turkey flock made significant gains in many areas this year. More

Celebrate Halloween naturally with Family Fun Night and hayride at Columbia Bottom

News from the St. Louis region

Posted by Dan Zarlena on Sep 23, 2011

Family Fun Night and Hayride on Oct.14 from 6-9:30 p.m. offers an ideal way to celebrate the season in a family friendly, nature-oriented way. More

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