Virtual Events

Spring has returned and so have frogs and toads! From peepers to bullfrogs, they all have a role in the nighttime symphony going on across Missouri. Join us virtually as we dive into the fascinating world of Missouri’s loudest amphibians.

Creature Feature is a monthly virtual program that aims to educate Missourians about the natural world one species at a time. Register to receive a Webex meeting link to view the program. The meeting link will be sent out a few days before the program as well as the day of the program.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature (adults) Join Deep Roots KC as their "native plant nerds" take a virtual walk through the gardens of the Discovery Center. In this episode we will identify garden-variety Missouri native plants, how to maintain them and their numerous ecological benefits. Get inspired by spring blooms that you'll want to add to your garden!

Now that Spring fishing season is in full swing, and you have caught and cleaned a mess of fish, now is the time to learn how to cook them. In this Virtual Fish Cooking program, we will focus on the different methods, techniques, and ingredients to grill or bake fish.

New to birding or need refresher? Join Missouri Department of Conservation Ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre for a primer on identification of Missouri’s common birds by sight, sound, and their associated habitats. Whether new to birding or experienced, there are always tips and tricks to learn in the world of birds.

All ages are welcome, although the program and its content are geared primarily for teenage and adult audiences. Be sure to include your email address in your registration. The program link will be sent out via email both the day before and approximately an hour before the program.

Celebrate spring by discovering the colorful migratory birds that return to our neighborhoods each year. We'll highlight fan favorites such as orioles, grosbeaks, and hummingbirds. Learn when they arrive, how to identify them, and why they stop in our backyards. We’ll also share simple, bird-friendly feeding and habitat tips to attract these beautiful visitors. All ages. Registration required. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. This program will not be recorded.

What’s that singing I hear in the night? Or the critter crashing through the forest? Amphibians and reptiles of course! Join us virtually in learning all about the amphibians and reptiles that call Missouri home. Registration required. All ages invited, however, material covered is geared for adults. Presenter will email the program link to registered participants prior to the program.

Celebrate Spring with a fun, family-friendly virtual painting class! Volunteer Gala Keller will guide you step-by-step on how to paint a portrait of a Box Turtle! Using a small canvas and simple techniques, with no painting experience necessary, this virtual program is great for Ages 6 & up!

Participants will need to provide their own painting supplies. For those that have registered, a supply list will be sent out the week before the program and once again after registration closes.

Registration is required. Please include a valid email address when you register, so we can send you a virtual program link the day before the program. (If you do not receive a link, please check your junk/spam email.) This virtual program will use the Webex platform and will not be recorded. Registration required by April 14th.

For more information, email Shepherd@mdc.mo.gov or call (417) 334-4865 ext 0.

Nature can be a weird, wild world and sometimes just plain strange. While the plants and wildlife in Missouri are remarkable and diverse, some facts are just as shocking as an American eel in Missouri waters! Do you know all the unusual, unique, and unbelievable stuff that goes on in nature? Join us over lunchtime and challenge what you know in this fun presentation.

This program will be held through WebEx. You will receive an email with a WebEx link 24 hours prior to the program, as well as a reminder email before 3 pm on the day of the program. If the emails do not appear in your inbox, search your junk/spam folder.

Signs of spring can be seen everywhere from birds migrating back to Missouri to blooms on the forest floor. Let’s explore the beauty and uniqueness of ephemeral wildflowers. Join Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center staff to learn how to identify spring wildflowers and which ones you may see in your own backyard during Wildflower ID Webinar. This is a live event only. Please register with a valid email address to receive the program link.

Spring has sprung and it’s that time of year again, and wildlife across the state are looking for mates for the season, or their forever mate! In this presentation, we’ll talk about what animals in Missouri mate for life, how to tell a male from a female using some general trends, and how they attract a mate; such as gift giving, singing and even dancing!