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How to Feed Hungry Birds

Peg Craft

Aug 30, 2020

Discover how to feed birds, make homemade bird feed, and a build a peanut feeder in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Cowbird Kids

Peg Craft

Aug 23, 2020

One of these eggs is not like the other. Learn how cowbirds con other birds into raising their young in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Shrimp in Missouri. Who knew? They won't make a meal like they did in the 1800's, but these freshwater shrimp are important to fish and other wildlife. Check them out in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Cavorting Cottontails

Peg Craft

Aug 10, 2020

Look for cottontail rabbits cavorting on summer evenings. Learn more in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Great Golden Digger Wasps: Scary Good

Peg Craft

Aug 02, 2020

Discover WHY you want this wasp around and HOW scary good Great Golden Diggers are in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Brawny Badgers

Peg Craft

Jul 26, 2020

The American Badger is built for digging. And equally fierce on both offense and defense. Dig them in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Grasshopper Rhythm

Peg Craft

Jul 20, 2020

Discover the insect that makes our unofficial song of summer in this week's Discover Nature Note.

On the Water

Peg Craft

Jul 12, 2020

COOL OFF On the Water this summer. Find tips and get inspired in this week's Discover Nature Note. See where the Beatles floated on one of Missouri's most scenic riverways while on their first American tour in a special bonus video.

Wild Fruits of Summer

Peg Craft

Jul 06, 2020

Looking for something wild and healthy to do? Berry picking may be the summer adventure for you. Discover where, how, and a tasty recipe in this week's Discover Nature Note.