Saint Louis

Pond Management 101, Summer 2026

Save your spot! Registration is required for attendance!

Ever wanted to learn about pond ecosystems or aquatic system management in the Midwest? Well here is a great opportunity to learn from your local MDC Fisheries experts.

Target audience of the presentation is private pond owners, HOA aquatic resource managers, and public service providers. However everyone from the public is welcome to the join, however minors under 18 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult.

Topics will range widely from:

MDC welcomes north St. Louis County residents to Bellefontaine Conservation Area for BCA Community Day August 8

Area residents can enjoy fun and educational nature activities during this free family event.

NORTH St. LOUIS Co., Mo.—There’s nature in every neighborhood; it brings benefits to every resident and the whole community.

*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.

Tiny Worlds, Big Lens: Insect Photography with your Cell Phone

Discover the incredible insect life thriving just beyond your doorstep.

Explore the fascinating world of native backyard insects with MDC Media Specialist Dan Zarlenga, together with Naturalist Christina Ritter, as they guide you through identifying beneficial species and understanding their role in a thriving ecosystem.

This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online, self-study, or a classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or a student manual with the review questions completed.

STUDENTS 15 AND UNDER MUST ALSO BRING A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER PROOF OF AGE.

This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online, self-study, or a classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or a student manual with the review questions completed.

STUDENTS 15 AND UNDER MUST ALSO BRING A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER PROOF OF AGE.

Come join us for a relaxing 2.5-mile guided hike along Taconic Loop Trail at Young Conservation Area. Enjoy the calming benefits of our oak-hickory forest and learn about different plants and birds we encounter along the way. Please, be sure to dress for the weather, use appropriate footwear fand take plenty of water.

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:

*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.

This is a fishing program meant for all levels and all ages to come and have a chance to learn about our local St. Louis lakes! We will be giving a demonstration of the habitat of the lakes along with the species in each one. We will then go over different techniques to target each species and even try it ourselves!

You will leave with the ability to target any species on your own.