Who is nature's natural garbage disposers? Join us to investigate two of our favorite animals, the opossum and the raccoon. Discover the differences and similarities of these two critters. Learn about some of their traits and habits. Dress for the weather for a short hike in the woods. Will we see any of these animals in their natural habitat? Plan to stay afterwards for story time with our Kirkwood librarian friend.
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Registration period:
January 1 - February 11
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:00 am - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:00 am
Location:
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:00 am - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:45 am
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Everyone loves a good story, and we have plenty of them here at the nature center! Cozy up with your little one as Susan, the nature librarian, shares wild tales of wonder and fun. After the stories, stick around for a fun craft or activity.
Registration period:
December 19 - February 11
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:00 am - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:45 am
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Caves stay cool year-round, whether it’s winter or summer! Join us to discover how caves are formed, explore the creatures that call them home, take a cave tour, and enjoy a fun craft activity. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Registration period:
January 1 - February 11
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:00 am - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:00 am
Location:
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Who is nature's natural garbage disposers? Join us to investigate two of our favorite animals, the opossum and the raccoon. Discover the differences and similarities of these two critters. Learn about some of their traits and habits. Dress for the weather for a short hike in the woods. Will we see any of these animals in their natural habitat? Join our Kirkwood librarian friend earlier at 9:30 for story time.
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:00 am - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:30 am
Location:
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Come meet one of the ambassador snakes who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the snake encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador snake will be located inside the Nature Center lobby.
Registration period:
December 19 - February 11
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:15 am - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Caves stay cool year-round, whether it’s winter or summer! Join us to discover how caves are formed, explore the creatures that call them home, take a cave tour, and enjoy a fun craft activity. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Registration period:
January 14 - February 11
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:30 pm - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:00 pm
Location:
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
This program is hosted by the Webster Groves Nature Study Society Book Club. The book that will be covered this month is Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change, by Thor Hanson. The author describes how animals and plants are coping with climate change. Join us as we share ideas and perspectives, and challenge assumptions. Discussion points may include: What did you wonder about when reading this book? Did this book make you think differently about anything? Did it introduce you to a new point of view, new ideas, or new information? For example, the pika which live in the Rocky Mountains have moved higher up the mountains as the area warms. What will they do when they reach the top of the mountain and there is nowhere for them to go. Can they adapt to warmer weather?
Registration period:
December 11 - February 10
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6:30 pm - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 8:00 pm
Location:
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center
Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies? Join the Shoal Creek staff and MAKO fly fishers as we continue a fly-tying series designed for beginners and experts alike. Each session will build off of the previous session, so attendance for all sessions is encouraged. In session #2, we will go over the equipment and supplies needed as we tie San Juan Worms. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own vice and tools. Space is limited
Registration period:
November 28 - February 13
Date:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:00 pm - Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:00 pm
Location:
Online only
Celebrate a belated World Wetland Day and learn all about past and present southeast Missouri as well as the unique wetlands found there.
2 million acres of swampy and oversaturated soil. When southeast Missouri’s settlers first arrived, this is what greeted them. They deemed it as land unfit for cultivation and habitation and moved on. It wasn’t until years later that citizens began to realize the potential agricultural powerhouse that this land could provide as well as the unique habitat and species that are found only in the Bootheel.
Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program. Registration ends 2 hours before program begins.
Registration period:
January 28 - February 12
Date:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:00 pm - Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:00 pm
Location:
Veterans Park Lake
Join us for some trout fishing at Veterans Park Lake in Fulton. We will be catching and keeping our fish, and fish-cleaning techniques will be demonstrated. Equipment and instruction will be provided so no experience is necessary. Meet MDC staff at the lake. All participants ages 16 and 64 must come prepared with a Missouri fishing license; each participant must also have a trout permit to possess trout. Freezing temperatures may influence ability to have event. Registration required. Ages 6+