Events

This display of historic duck and goose decoys has been put together by Greg Renner. It showcases work by both individuals and factory decoy productions throughout the State of Missouri and its surrounding region.

Visit Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center's Art Gallery this month to view the work of Women in Focus St. Louis.

Women in Focus is a group of talented women photographers on a mission to spotlight the magic of photography. Their exhibit shows off their ability to capture scenes of nature in the St. Louis Region.

Over 50 guest artists with various styles. View the exhibit and vote for your favorite piece of art. The exhibit continues through January 2.

Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the nature center’s amphibians, fish, and turtles enjoy their feast every Tuesday and Friday. The snakes are fed on the second and fourth Wednesday (November 12 & 25).

Let's hike the Homesteader Trail at the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area near Branson. Meet at the Nature Center and carpool. Bring a lunch, water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes.

The hike is 4 miles and rated moderate to difficult. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Registration required (ages 8+) Enjoy a leisurely walk around the Discovery Center grounds, observing the birds that use this urban oasis of varied native gardens, trees and landscaped areas. The walk is guided by a Missouri Master Naturalist and Burroughs Audubon member. While geared toward the beginner, birders of all skill levels are welcome. During the walk, bird identification, including old school methods and current apps, will be covered, as well as life history and related citizen science opportunities. We'll meet in the lobby and dress for the weather. The walk will be on sidewalks and mixed natural surfaces over flat terrain. Bring binoculars if you have them, there will be a limited number of binoculars available for use. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/guided-nature-tour (ages 12+) Discover the beauty of textured foliage and bold seed heads in the late fall landscape. Take a leisurely walk through the Discovery Center's gardens to learn how native plant seed heads can bring winter interest to your garden and help birds and wildlife survive the cold weather. This is a great opportunity to bring your gardening questions and learn from experts. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Celebrate the season and exercise your creativity! Drop in to enjoy hands-on autumn crafting using natural and seasonal materials. All ages are welcome and no registration required.

Do your little ones enjoy being in nature? Appreciate the natural world through a story, songs, movement, and play as you sit under the canopy for a “nature” adventure. Come see the topic we are exploring this month, the fall migration and life cycle of salamanders in Missouri! Younger children and siblings are welcome. Meet the naturalist at the Stupp Center as we will be indoors but will have an activity outside; weather permitting.

Please register all children 2-7 for this program.

Birding is the fastest growing outdoor recreational activity. Join us for a morning of birding and experience the activity everyone is flocking to. Everyone, from beginner to pro, is invited on a guided birding adventure in the park. Thanks to the unique features found around Walker Lake, Kirkwood Park is a perfect place to go birding. A Missouri Department of Conservation naturalist and Kirkwood Park staff will be your guides.

No binoculars? No problem! Binoculars and field guides will be available for those that need them.