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- Try the taste of spring. Redbuds start blooming in late March. Their blossoms add a pop of color and tangy flavor to salads.
- Many Missouri turtles become active in late March. You can help turtles cross the road by carrying them in the direction they were headed — but only if it’s safe to do so.
- Walk a trail to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of spring.
- Songbirds are returning to Missouri. Keep them from flying into reflective windows by sticking easy-to-remove painter’s tape or decals to the outside of big panes.
- The youth portion of Missouri’s 2021 spring turkey season is April 10 and 11.
Looking for more ways to have fun outside? Find out about Discover Nature programs in your area at mdc.mo.gov/events.