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Date: Friday, March 1, 2024 8:00 am - Sunday, March 31, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center

From artist Terry Martin: "I was fortunate to grow up in Missouri, where there were lakes, streams, and rivers to explore. Mine is a state with a premier conservation effort! I had a bicycle and a fishing rod (a fortunate son!). As a boy, I was up at daylight each day and home when it got dark. I developed more and more of an interest in the wildlife and geography of my surroundings. I discovered artists like John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson, Maynard Reece, and fellow Missourian Charles W. Schwartz. Also of great influence were naturalists John Muir, Marlin Perkins, and Robert Bateman."

Terry Martin's art will be on exhibit in the Runge lobby until April 30. No registration required. All ages
Date: Friday, March 1, 2024 8:00 am - Sunday, March 31, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center

Raised on a farm in the Missouri river bottoms, Dan Brueggeman developed an early appreciation of wildlife and the out-of-doors. It wasn't until 1984 that the artist encountered his future vocation, when he met a decoy carver and was fascinated by the amount of realism obtainable in wood sculpture. Dan's first decoy, although it bears little resemblance to today's works, is still the most prized piece in his collection. In addition to the original waterfowl, Dan has expanded his focus to encompass songbirds, fish, game birds, mammals and raptors. He has been honored with numerous awards, including several "Best of Show" awards. His carvings currently grace many private and corporate art collections. The exhibition is located in the west wing at Runge and can be viewed through June 30, 2024.

Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 3:30 pm - Sunday, March 31, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Agents of Discovery is a mobile app game that takes your visit to Runge to another dimension! As an Agent, your mission is a scavenger hunt played on your phone to discover different things animals do in spring. Explore the exhibits in the nature center to find QR codes with info and questions about animals. Find all the QR codes in the scavenger hunt and answer all questions to win. Then come to the front desk to claim your prize! No registration required. All ages
Registration period: February 5 - March 19
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:00 pm - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Online only
Join Missouri Department of Conservation's State Botanist and Missouri Mycological Society's Mid-Missouri president, Malissa Briggler, as she presents an online program about mushrooms that pop up in the Spring, including the beloved morel. Be sure to include your email address in your registration. Participants will receive a link to the program via e-mail the day before and an hour before the presentation begins. Registration required. All ages
Registration period: November 29 - March 19
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:30 pm - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00 pm
Location: Montgomery City Public Library - Montgomery County
Pond management workshop free to the public. Join us in person to learn about a variety of topics related to pond management including Pond Construction, Fish Stocking, Fisheries Management, Aquatic Plant Management, and Wildlife using your pond. Please register for this event as space is limited. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Registration period: March 1 - March 20
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:00 am - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Grab your hiking stick for a guided hike of Gans Creek Wild Area (Boone County); 4-5 miles – moderate. Meet at Runge Nature Center or the trailhead. Some transportation is provided but carpooling may be necessary. Hike leaders will contact participants before the hike to give directions if needed. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and pack a lunch/snack. Registration required. Ages 18+
Registration period: March 1 - March 20
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 am - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:00 am
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Rrrrbit, Rrrrbit! It’s that time of year where the frogs start peeping away! Can you peep like a frog? Come learn about this slimy animal and what makes them so unique. The program will include activities, a craft, and a story. Registration required. Ages 0-2
Registration period: March 1 - March 21
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 10:00 am - Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:00 am
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Rrrrbit, Rrrrbit! It’s that time of year where the frogs start peeping away! Can you peep like a frog? Come learn about this slimy animal and what makes them so unique. The program will include activities, a craft, and a story. Registration required. At least one child in the 0-2 range AND at least one child in the 3-6 range.
Registration period: March 1 - March 21
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Missouri Prairie Foundation board member, Jane Haslag, and native plant enthusiast, Bill White, will give insight on how to incorporate native plants into your landscaping. Whether you are interested in promoting pollinators, having a more sustainable yard, or are just wanting the beauty of native plants, you will find answers to your questions at this program. Learn how to design native plant gardens, how to choose the right plants for your garden's setting, and where to obtain native plants from vendors. This program will be a great introduction to planting natives before attending the annual Grow Native! Plant Sale at Runge on March 23. Ages 16+.
Registration period: December 1 - March 21
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:30 pm - Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
MDC is hosting a pond management workshop for landowners that are interested in more information about pond construction, fish stocking and fish and aquatic plant management in your pond.