Discover Nature Notes

Discover why healthy deer matter and go behind the scenes to see the dedicated work of conservation partners to maintain healthy populations and a healthy landscape in Missouri.

Hike your way to health and happiness and enjoy stunning fall color at Rockwoods Reservation in St. Louis County with this week's Discover Nature Note.

Get ready for Halloween with some Creepy Critters. They are laboring all around us with some fascinating methods to prepare their meals and feed their young. Most are harmless to humans, beneficial for the environment, but deadly for their prey.

Watch the 10,000th hellbender released in Missouri waters. Discover this fascinating large salamander and the successful partnership working together raising and releasing hellbenders, giving them much needed time to recover in this Discover Nature Note.

Try fishing this fall. The weather is nice, fish are on the move and feeding, and there’s many places nearby to relax and drop a line. Discover tips and places to go in this Discover Nature Note.

Meet Missouri's largest snake. Large and loud in defensive mode, this reptile comes with benefits. Discover the Bullsnake in this Discover Nature Note.

Food always seems to taste better when prepared outdoors. As summer fades and Labor Day approaches, try some campfire recipes from MDC's Outdoor Chefs including Sweet and Sour Chicken and Orange Muffins.

Discover outdoor adventure at Riverlands. This unique area minutes from St. Louis offers floating, hiking trails through forest, prairie and wetland habitats, and some of the best birdwatching in the country. Tour before you go in this Discover Nature Note.

Blooming Sunflowers and other natural landscapes inspire dynamic photo opportunities. Learn tips to make the most of your nature photos in this Discover Nature Note.

COOL OFF On the Water this summer. Discover places to go and get inspired in this Discover Nature Note.