Virtual Events

Learn how to identify sparrows and other little brown birds that migrate through Missouri. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. This program will not be recorded. All ages. Registration required.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/native-plants-at-noon (adults) Native Plants at Noon takes a second look at Gladstone's mature maple/oak forest to see how it's progressed since our visit in the spring. Learn from Chuck Conner, Community Forester, with the Missouri Department of Conservation on the best practices for invasive tree and shrub removal for the fall season. This program is in partnership with Deep Roots KC.

Discover why the “Big Bad Wolf” isn’t bad at all. Predators aren’t mean or vicious – they’re just trying to survive. We’ll explore how Missouri predators have adapted for survival, and the role they play in our natural world. Registration required. Please be sure to include your email address in your registration. The presenter will send the program link by email both the day before and day of the program. All ages

Learn the basics of hunting a whitetail deer. We will cover scouting, setup, taking the shot and much more.

October is a great month to celebrate my favorite creepy crawlies, spiders! Spiders are very beneficial animals and also some of the most misunderstood. We will learn about some of the most common house spiders, how to identify them, and their importance in nature. A WebEx link will be emailed to all registered participants 24 hours before the program.

Did you know that Missouri is home to over 14 different species of bats? With October bringing the cooler weather and the spooky decorations of pumpkins, black cats, and bats it seems like the perfect opportunity to learn about the different species of bats in Missouri along with where they live and what they eat. Participants will receive the virtual program link at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive this link.

Muskie Fishing Program – Virtual Program

Did you know the Missouri Department of Conservation stocks Muskie in Fellow’s Lake just north of Springfield? Do you want to learn basic Muskie fishing methods? This workshop is for YOU! MDC Conservation Educator Lyle Whittaker is partnering with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Springfield Utilities, and the Pomme D Terre Muskie Inc. to offer this unique opportunity for anglers. There is an in-person musky fishing event on Fellow’s Lake on Oct. 26th from 7:00am-11:30am, registration for the that event can be found at:

Events | Missouri Department of Conservation (s3licensing.com)

Topics covered in the virtual program:

- Musky biology

- Regulations

- Equipment and tackle

- Methods of fishing for musky

A WebEx link to view the virtual program will be sent out 24 hours before the program.

Whoooo’s that hootin’? Learn more about Missouri’s elusive, nocturnal birds of prey. After learning common Missouri species, participants will discover some of the unique traits owls have, and how we can help protect these important creatures. It will be a hoot! Be sure to include your email address in your registration. The instructor will send the program link to all registered participants both the day before and day of the program. Registration required. All ages

Join us as we discuss the owls that call Missouri home, as well as the owls that visit during the winter months. There is so much to learn about these amazing raptors.

Although they may seem spooky to some and are associated with death, the turkey vulture is an important part of nature. Find out more about this high-flying raptor as we investigate its life and learn more about its unusual diet. Participants will receive the virtual program link at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive this link.