Events

So, you’ve had a successful hunt. Looking for new and creative recipes to enjoy your harvest? This is the program for you. We’ll go through the steps on how to make a stew out of your venison for those cold winter nights when something hot is just perfect.

What is the best time to plant a prairie? When should I add water to my wetland? How can I attract more deer on my property? This class will help you to understand habitat management practices and how to incorporate them into your land to improve wildlife use for landowners.

Stepping outside in winter, many of us are met with gray expanses of sky that merge with even grayer branches of trees. In winter, everything seems to change to grayscale! However, there are a variety of native plants that provide beauty and interest throughout the winter months. In this program, you will learn about some beautiful showy winter plants, how to plant them effectively, and winter garden care.

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

This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. You will learn simple, but beautiful, embroidery techniques as we explore some iconic, as well as secretive wildflowers in Missouri. These flowers will range from our Ozark mountain glades to our lowland swamps. Attending each class will acquaint you with each flower’s habitat needs, bloom period, and light requirements. In addition, you will learn more about who pollinates the plant and who might depend on the plant for food. Come learn about pollinators such as monarch butterflies, bumble bees, moths and even gnats!

By signing up you are committing to attend all 12 monthly sessions, with the opportunity to complete 17 blocks.

Programs will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Please sign up for the time that works best for you.

You will need to supply your own embroidery hoop, needle, and thread. We will have patterns, fabric, light boards, and Frixion pens available for tracing the patterns. A similar virtual program is also offered if you wish to provide your own supplies.

This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. You will learn simple, but beautiful, embroidery techniques as we explore some iconic, as well as secretive wildflowers in Missouri. These flowers will range from our Ozark mountain glades to our lowland swamps. Attending each class will acquaint you with each flower’s habitat needs, bloom period, and light requirements. In addition, you will learn more about who pollinates the plant and who might depend on the plant for food. Come learn about pollinators such as monarch butterflies, bumble bees, moths and even gnats!

By signing up you are committing to attend all 12 monthly sessions, with the opportunity to complete 17 blocks.

Programs will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Please sign up for the time that works best for you.

You will need to supply your own embroidery hoop, needle, and thread. We will have patterns, fabric, light boards, and Frixion pens available for tracing the patterns. A similar virtual program is also offered if you wish to provide your own supplies.

Fly on in to uncover the lives of our seven Missouri woodpeckers. Find out why they make all that racket and how they keep our trees healthy. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Fly on in to uncover the lives of our seven Missouri woodpeckers. Find out why they make all that racket and how they keep our trees healthy. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Discover how wild animals survive the frigid temperatures through participating in several sensory-friendly activities. These child-directed activities are designed to provide many tactile opportunities through hands-on exploration. Feel free to come and go as you like. This program is designed to be inclusive to children of all ages and abilities.

Fly on in to uncover the lives of our seven Missouri woodpeckers. Find out why they make all that racket and how they keep our trees healthy. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Missouri is a wonderland of oaks with about 21 species found in various habitats across our state. Join us for a detailed look at these iconic forest and wetland species. This program will cover tips and tricks for figuring out which of these majestic trees you have found. We will also discuss how oaks benefit your local wildlife and which species might be the right choice for your landscape. This program is open to all ages but is most appropriate for ages 12 and up. Please make sure that your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program.