Discover Nature Events

Nesting season comes early for owls and they’re hooting in anticipation. The trails will be open and patrolled; bring a flashlight and a walking partner for a stroll on your own. Dickerson Park Zoo docents will offer an indoor program at 6 pm.

It’s the ultimate partnership between man and bird. The sport of falconry goes back thousands of years and is still a popular sport today. Join Powder Valley staff as area falconers gather to offer the rare chance to observe and learn about these fascinating feathered hunters. Listen as a seasoned falconer explains how to get started in this age-old sport. The falconers will display their falconry equipment, hoods, and other equipment, as well as live birds – the birds that they use in their sport. You will have the opportunity to ask the falconry team questions and see their hunting partners up close.

Nesting season comes early for owls and they’re hooting in anticipation. The trails will be open and patrolled; bring a flashlight and a walking partner for a stroll on your own. Dickerson Park Zoo docents will offer an indoor program at 7 pm.

Are you wise as an owl? Clever as a fox? Come show off your brain power at this year’s Nature Center Trivia Night. Questions will fall into typical trivia categories, expect questions on sports, pop culture, science and more, all with a natural twist. Teams are limited to five people, including any kids. Please have only one person per team register. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alchoholic beverages.

Wolves. The very name can bring excitement to one’s mind. While wolves may seem like something from far away, they were once quite common in Missouri. The red wolf, a cousin of the grey wolves found in western and northern North America, once roamed Missouri landscapes. While extirpated today in Missouri, organizations like the Endangered Wolf Center are keeping this species alive. The Endangered Wolf Center located in Eureka is the only one of its kind in Missouri. Travel with us to take a tour of their facilities and see some of these forgotten species with your very own eyes.

Program will meet at the nature center and ride to the Endangered Wolf Center together.

Expand your skills beyond leaf identification and discover what other features may be used to identify tree species native to Missouri. Test your skills and learn forestry tidbits in this fun, interactive hike. This hike will take place outside on Ridgetop Trail behind the Nature Center, so please dress accordingly. Ridgetop Trail is paved and 1/4 mile one-way with even, easy terrain.