Virtual Events

Missouri is home to four species of gar longnose, shortnose, spotted, and the massive alligator gar. Join us for this virtual program and learn about the biology, habitats, and angling methods for these prehistoric fish.

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.

Our ancestors utilized deer hides for making clothing, containers, musical instruments, shelter and more. Learn how to flesh, scrape, stretch, and dry your deer hide to make rawhide. This is a basic beginner's course. The link to join this class will be sent the morning of the class. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk box for the email. If an email is not received, please send an email to the instructor to let them know.

Come and Tie Flies with TJ and Mike. This Theme is the difference between chironomids, midge nymphs, and scuds. Learn the biology behind each of these and the difference between the lures.

Each year, many ducks and geese migrate to Missouri for winter. Join this virtual program to learn how to identify common waterfowl species. This program will not be recorded. All ages. Registration required. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link.

For many people, sparrows are one of the most difficult groups of birds to identify. Discover tips and tricks for identifying common sparrow species found in Missouri during the winter. Be sure to include your email address when registering. The presenter will email the program link to registered participants the day before and day of the program. This program is geared for teenagers and adults but can be enjoyed by all ages. Registration required.

Interested in attracting cavity nesting birds to your yard? This presentation will discuss the different types of Missouri birds that occupy nesting boxes and how to build and maintain one in your own yard.

Join us online or in-person to discover the sights and sounds of common to rare winter backyard birds through a traditional slide show. Then, test your new knowledge with a fun, online trivia game played individually on your smartphone, tablet or laptop or (in-person) join a team using one of our devices. No account or login is necessary to join our Blooket game. Afterwards, for our in-person visitors and weather permitting, join the Naturalist on an optional birding hike out on the trail.

Hoo hoo hoo’s that hooting in the woods? Join a naturalist for this virtual program exploring Missouri’s owls. Hear about what makes owls such good hunters and learn about the challenges that face these raptors in the fight to survive. Viewers will see different pictures and videos of native owls, hear owl calls, and learn how they can lend these birds a wing. Plus, learn how to chat with a barred owl by learning their call.

This is a virtual program that will take place on the video conferencing program Webex, so make sure to register to receive the invitation link! Invitation links will be sent out one week before the program as well as the day of the program to the registrants’ email.

Join a naturalist, virtually, for a nature story or two around our Runge fireplace. Grab your favorite blanket and snuggle up to watch and listen to stories geared for the little ones but enjoyed by all ages. The presenter will send the link to participants by email the morning of the program. Registration required. Be sure to include your email address when registering. All ages

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Most Missourians enjoy a turkey feast in November. Tune in to explore the life and secrets of wild turkey before your turkey feast!

Register to receive a Webex meeting link to view the program. The meeting link will be sent out one week before the program as well as one day before. You will be able to ask questions to the naturalists through typed comments.