Registration period:
September 15 - October 9
Date:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:30 pm - Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:30 pm
Location:
Walter Woods Conservation Area
Get a taste of tradition and learn some camp cooking the old fashioned way.
This event is for all who want to know more about cooking with Dutch Ovens; those cast iron black pots that make food taste so delicious!
Learn the basics of Dutch Oven cooking and sample your way to a newfound interest in traditional camp cooking.
Whether you are a "seasoned" expert or are thinking about getting started, this event is for you.
Registration period:
September 18 - October 8
Date:
Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:00 am - Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:00 am
Location:
Shaw Nature Reserve
This event will cover simple fire making methods, cooking utensils, food options and a cooking demonstration. Toward the end of the program, participants will have an opportunity to put into practice what they’ve learned.
All planning to attend the event should register separately. Children younger than fifteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions, please contact the host.
We look forward to having you join us!
Registration period:
August 8 - October 13
Date:
Saturday, October 14, 2023 8:00 am - Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:00 am
Location:
Jay Henges Shooting Range
Get ready for your Fall hunting and camping trips with this Dutch Oven cooking class. We will go over Dutch oven parts, controlling temperature, care and cleaning, and more. This is a hands-on class, where we will cook an entrée and a dessert item. All equipment and food are included. If you have dietary restrictions, please notify us at the time of registration so proper accommodations can be made. Ages 10 and up. Children ages 10-15 must have a parent or guardian present.
Registration period:
September 15 - October 26
Date:
Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:30 am - Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:30 am
Location:
Lake City Shooting Range
What a great way to spend a late October morning! Come join us for a delicious breakfast from a Dutch oven over coals and learn how to make a tasty Dutch oven dessert for later. While we wait for the dessert to cook, there will be fun activities for the kids and adults. Bring your camp chairs and an appetite!
Registration period:
October 1 - October 28
Date:
Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am - Saturday, October 28, 2023 1:00 pm
Location:
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Slow down and learn the art of cooking outdoors in a Dutch oven, a versatile and historic way to prepare delicious food. Participants will help make the meal from the main dish to the desserts. Runge will provide all ingredients, cookware, and expertise. You bring interest, enthusiasm, and, of course, your appetite! Registration required. Ages 12+
Registration period:
October 1 - October 24
Date:
Saturday, October 28, 2023 3:00 pm - Saturday, October 28, 2023 6:00 pm
Location:
Tower Grove Park-New Comfort Station
Dutch oven cooking can be a fun and easy way to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you are camping, fishing, hunting, or enjoying your backyard, this program will add another element to your outdoor experience. In this program discover the basics of using a Dutch oven including care and regulating temperature. We will try a couple of recipes in our Dutch ovens while we enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Children under the age of 7 are welcomed but will need adult supervisor. Please bring lawn chairs. Meet the naturalist at the West End of the Park.
Registration period:
September 22 - November 21
Date:
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 6:00 pm - Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:00 pm
Location:
Online only
There are many great places to camp in the Ozarks. Join Naturalist Morgan Wyatt as she gives several options for both primitive and not-so-primitive campgrounds along with the amenities, special features, and equipment needed for each one. When registering for this virtual program, please provide a valid email address so a link may be sent to you.
Registration period:
August 29 - December 8
Date:
Saturday, December 9, 2023 8:30 am - Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:30 am
Location:
Andy Dalton Shooting Range
Join us to learn about cooking all sorts of wild game including rabbit, squirrel, deer and turkey. We will be looking at how to prepare good meals out of different game animals. We will also share some recipes that will make your mouth water. Feel free to have your favorite wild game recipe to share.
Registration period:
August 29 - December 8
Date:
Saturday, December 9, 2023 8:30 am - Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:30 am
Location:
Online only
Join us to learn about cooking all sorts of wild game including rabbit, squirrel, deer and turkey. We will be looking at how to prepare good meals out of different game animals. We will also share some recipes that will make your mouth water. Feel free to have your favorite wild game recipe to share.
Registration period:
September 15 - December 15
Date:
Friday, December 15, 2023 6:00 pm - Friday, December 15, 2023 7:30 pm
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
You parents deserve a break! That’s why we are offering a program just for you while providing an equally awesome program for your children at the same time. Have you always wanted to attend one of our programs but had trouble finding childcare? Here’s your chance to practice and enjoy different methods of outdoor cooking while your kiddos enjoy fun naturalist-led activities and crafts in the adjoining classroom. Please enroll all children and adults that will be attending. Childcare will only be provided for ages 6 and up.