Virtual Events

Winter is coming and is a great time to start the hobby of bird watching while stuck indoors. Join us to learn about common birds seen during winter and how to keep them around your feeders. Registration required. Please register with a valid email to receive link for the program. This is a live webinar event only. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Join us as we discuss some fun facts about black bears in Missouri. The bear population continues to increase around the state, so being "Bear Aware" is more important than ever.

Winter is coming and is a great time to start the hobby of bird watching while stuck indoors. Join us to learn about common birds seen during winter and how to keep them around your feeders. Registration required. Please register with a valid email to receive link for the program. This is a live webinar event only. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Discover the joys of shooting one of the all-time favorite rifles–the .22 rifle. We will discuss rifle nomenclature, dominant eye, sight picture, sight alignment, breath control, trigger squeeze, shooting positions, plus much more. We will provide rifles and ammunition for those who do not have one. If you plan to use your own, bring a minimum of 50 rounds of new ammunition for your firearm. Make sure all firearms are unloaded before arriving at the range. There should be no live ammunition, or uncased firearms inside the classroom. Please leave all firearms in the vehicle until the class is dismissed including all concealed carry handguns and magazines.

Don’t let the cold worry you, winter is still a great time to get out and fish, especially for trout. We will discuss trout fishing locations, regulations, and tips to catch trout.

Mammals are marvelous warm and fuzzy critters, but what makes them unique from other animals? Join us virtually in learning all about the mammals that call Missouri home. Registration required. All ages invited, however, material covered is geared for adults. Be sure to include your email address in your registration. Presenter will email the program link to participants both the day before and day of the program.

Join us to learn about cooking all sorts of wild game including rabbit, squirrel, deer and turkey. We will be looking at how to prepare good meals out of different game animals. We will also share some recipes that will make your mouth water. Feel free to have your favorite wild game recipe to share.

Join a naturalist, virtually, for a nature story or two around our cozy 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. Be sure to include your email address when registering. The presenter will email the link to participants the morning of the program. Registration required. All ages

A season with cold temperatures may seem like the right time to tuck away your hiking shoes but a winter hike can be great, if you are prepared. Join us to learn about the best ways to enjoy hiking outdoors in the winter season and a few trails to explore around southwest Missouri.

Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap. Woodpeckers are some of Missouri’s most beloved bird species. Their characteristic tap-tap-tapping as they hunt for food has made them one of the most easily recognizable winter birds. Learn about these wonderful woodpeckers, their amazing adaptations, and how to identify Missouri’s seven native species in this virtual program.

Please ensure that your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program.