Birdwatching

Here is your chance to see a ruby-throated hummingbird up close! Join master hummingbird bander Sarah Driver to learn more about this winged jewel while attempting to capture some for banding. Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Join MDC naturalists and area birders as we discover the avian life that calls Runge home. These short birding walks are for all experience levels. We will gather near the front doors of the nature center. Binoculars and field guides will be provided for those who need them. Registration preferred. Ages 8+

Do you love biking… and birding? Then this program is for you. Join us as we go for a leisurely ride to look for birds on Mokane Road in Callaway County, just north of Jefferson City. Mokane Road is one of the top birding hotspots in Central Missouri. This program is for birders of all experience levels. We will meet at the Missouri Department of Conservation Airport Hangar on the south side of the Jefferson City Airport; directions will be provided in an email a few days before the program. Binoculars, bikes, and helmets will be provided for all who need them. Be sure to bring a water bottle. All participants under the age of 18 attending the program without an adult (18 or older) will need a signed permission form to participate. Registration required. Ages 15+

Come learn about not just the beauty, but the importance of our native birds. We will explore a variety of native species, how to attract them with native landscaping to promote a healthy ecosystem in your backyard, and create a beautiful and personal watercolor masterpiece of your favorite winged beauty! All minors need to be accompanied by a registered adult.

All materials will be provided, but if you have your own set of brushes and watercolors - feel free to bring them!!!

Come learn about not just the beauty, but the importance of our native birds. We will explore a variety of native species, how to attract them with native landscaping to promote a healthy ecosystem in your backyard, and create a beautiful and personal watercolor masterpiece of your favorite winged beauty! All minors need to be accompanied by a registered adult.

All materials will be provided, but if you have your own set of brushes and watercolors - feel free to bring them!!!

Here is your chance to see a ruby-throated hummingbird up close! Join master hummingbird bander Sarah Driver to learn more about this winged jewel while attempting to capture some for banding. Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Volunteer Naturalist Myra Scroggs will help you find common nesting birds through both an indoor discussion and an outdoor walk. Ages 7 and up. No registration required.

A flash of gold flies through the shaded swamp… it’s a prothonotary warbler! From secluded nests to long migrations this secretive bird is a bright light of the swamp. Join us to discover its hidden world and the challenges it faces. Participants will receive the virtual program link at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive this link.