Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:00 am - Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 am
Location:
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/get-involved (adults) Experience how a native garden changes over time and learn the seasonal maintenance required for success. Feel empowered, enjoy camaraderie and learn seasonal skills alongside native gardening experts and enthusiasts! All experience levels are welcome. The Deep Roots Demonstration Garden features Midwest native plants suitable for the home garden. Enjoy a naturalist-led garden tour following the end of the session. Contact cydney@deeprootskc.org for more information. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:30 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:00 pm
Location:
Online only
Cooking outdoors is a great complement to many other outdoor activities. Whether you are camping, fishing, hunting, or enjoying your backyard, this program will add another element to your outdoor experience. This session will focus on frying fish, including the different types of oil, seasonings, and methods.
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:30 pm
Location:
Online only
Join us in learning about mushrooms and how they live and grow. Get some tips on how to find and identify the edible ones and what ones to stay away from. In our area morel mushrooms are very popular, see if you can find any.
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:30 pm
Location:
Runge Conservation Nature Center
The earth pulses with promise in spring; patience, hope, and perseverance abound as gentle rains fill streams and soak fields. The appearance of flowers, such as Dutchman's breeches and Jacob’s ladder, pique our curiosity. Practice the art of yoga inspired by the season of spring. After yoga, create watercolor mantra cards that remind us of nature's inspiration in life. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required. Ages 16+
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:00 pm
Location:
Forest Park Hatchery
*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*
Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1
This first class includes instruction as well as hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spincast fishing pole, how to fasten basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for Children and Families of all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family.
To register your child, you may need to make a family account, or add them to an existing family account. You can also make you child their own, separate account.
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:30 pm
Location:
Andy Dalton Shooting Range
Join us in learning about mushrooms and how they live and grow. Get some tips on how to find and identify the edible ones and what ones to stay away from. In our area morel mushrooms are very popular, see if you can find any.
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:30 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:30 pm
Location:
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Come join the boardgame club for nature lovers! This monthly program will begin with a short program highlighting a different nature-themed board game, and how it relates to Missouri’s mission to have world class fish, forests, and wildlife. After the intro…let the games begin! There will be games available for all experience levels, though on average these games have a higher complexity level than family board game players may be used to, these games are most appropriate for ages 12 and up. You are welcome to bring any snacks and non-alcoholic beverages you wish, as well as nature-themed board games to share from your collection.
Date:
Friday, April 12, 2024 9:00 am - Friday, April 12, 2024 4:00 pm
Location:
Clinton MDC Office
This is the second of hopefully many annual fly fishing extravaganzas.
Folks that are new or novice fly fishing anglers will have a full day of experiences that will leave them with confidence when they hit the water. This course will cover everything from tying flies, to equipment options, methods for safe catch and release, as well as several types of casting.
Dress for the outdoors, bring sunscreen, a camp chair, water, and snacks. We recommend bringing along a sack lunch, but there are nearby fast food options available if you forget.