Discover Nature Events

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/native-plant-webinars (adults) Looking to natural habitats across Missouri can aid in native plant selection for your home garden. How do you know if your garden is more like a glade, forest, prairie or savanna? Join guest expert, Cydney Ross of Deep Roots, as she offers advice on determining site conditions in the landscape. This program is in partnership with Deep Roots KC.

Visit with members of the Southern Missouri Woodcarving Artists as they share information with the “wood-be” carver, demonstrate carving techniques, and show works in progress. All ages. No registration required.

Slither into the Nature Center to discover Missouri’s snakes. Learn about their importance, debunk common myths, and learn how to identify these fascinating reptiles. All ages. No registration required.

This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. You will learn simple, but beautiful, embroidery techniques as we explore some Missouri species that need help. We call them species of conservation concern and they are rare or declining due to habitat loss or disease. By joining us this year you will discover more about these jewels of our state, what they need and how people can help. You will also make 15 quilt blocks depicting their beauty and uniqueness.

By signing up you are committing to attend all 12 monthly sessions, with the opportunity to complete 15 blocks.

Programs will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Please sign up for the time that works best for you.

You will need to supply your own embroidery hoop, needle, and thread. We will have patterns, fabric, light boards, and Frixion pens available for tracing the patterns. A similar virtual program is also offered if you wish to provide your own supplies.

This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. You will learn simple, but beautiful, embroidery techniques as we explore some Missouri species that need help. We call them species of conservation concern and they are rare or declining due to habitat loss or disease. By joining us this year you will discover more about these jewels of our state, what they need and how people can help. You will also make 15 quilt blocks depicting their beauty and uniqueness.

By signing up you are committing to attend all 12 monthly sessions, with the opportunity to complete 15 blocks.

Programs will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Please sign up for the time that works best for you.

You will need to supply your own embroidery hoop, needle, and thread. We will have patterns, fabric, light boards, and Frixion pens available for tracing the patterns. A similar virtual program is also offered if you wish to provide your own supplies.

Meet the captive reptiles and amphibians who live and work here at the Nature Center. Find out what’s on the menu for their lunch and watch as we offer them food. All ages. No registration required.

Meet the captive reptiles and amphibians who live and work here at the Nature Center. Find out what’s on the menu for their lunch and watch as we offer them food. All ages. No registration required.

LaBarque Creek Conservation Area is one of the finest outdoor destinations in Jefferson County. Its rugged, forested hills and steep, narrow valleys, and canyons offer a brilliant hiking experience along its trail. Join an MDC naturalist on this beautiful 3-mile trail and possibly explore a new area. The trail is signed in a clockwise direction and is rated moderate to difficult.

Looking for a great plant but not sure what to pick? Many stores have excellent looking plants, but some of them can be harmful to Missouri wildlife and ecosystems. We will showcase great options to use instead of the more common invasive plants. This program is virtual, a link will be emailed to the account associated with your registration. This program will not be recorded. All ages.

Registration required (all ages) Join us on the second day of spring as we explore the grounds of the Discovery Center. We will take a relaxing stroll and journal along the way with ample stopping points to look and listen. We will provide you with a journal and pen! If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.