Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:00 pm - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:00 pm
Location:
Lake 15- August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 2 Description:
*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*
Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2
Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. This includes how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for everyone 7 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Every person planning to attend must be registered separately.
All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family. You must complete Lesson 1 before any others.
To register additional family members, you may need to make a family account or add them to an existing family account. You can also make your child their own separate account using your same email, just a different username.
Date:
Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00 am - Friday, July 17, 2026 11:00 am
Location:
Maramec Spring Hatchery
Youth will be shown the raceways and learn about abiotic factors that affect fish growth. Chance to feed the trout, learn about fish anatomy, practice knot tying, practice casting, and then trout fishing along steam with dough bait.
Date:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 8:00 am - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00 am
Location:
Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area
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.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for 7 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family. You must complete Lesson 1 before any others.
Date:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00 am - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Location:
Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area
Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 2 Description:
*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*
Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2
Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. This includes how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for 7 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family. You must complete Lesson 1 before any others.
*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*
In the Lesson 3 portion, participants will learn about aquatic habitats, food webs, and the basic biology of common Missouri fish species.
In the Lesson 4 portion, participants will learn about various fishing lures and techniques, as well as identify and understand Missouri fishing regulations.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for everyone 7 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Every person planning to attend must be registered separately.
All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family. You must complete Lesson 1 before any others.
To register your family members, you may need to make a family account or add them to an existing family account. You can also make your child their own separate account using your same email, just a different username.
Date:
Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 pm
Location:
Online only
Virtual Vise: Fly tying at Home. Come tie some flies with Ginger Miller, who is usually behind the camera, tying flies with materials she found at Dollar Tree, or Dollar store. We will have this material list ASAP. Stay tuned for some really neat flies on a budget.
Date:
Sunday, July 26, 2026 3:00 pm - Sunday, July 26, 2026 5:00 pm
Location:
Jaycee Park
Join MDC at the Jaycee Park Block Party hosted by the City of Kirksville! We will have our Backyard Bass casting activity and track molds available for all ages!
Date:
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6:00 pm - Wednesday, July 29, 2026 8:00 pm
Location:
Lake 2 - August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area
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.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for 7 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Every person planning to attend must be registered separately.
All participants who complete all four Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing on your own. You must complete Lesson 1 before any others.
To register additional family members, you may need to make a family account or add them to an existing family account. You can also make your child their own separate account using your same email, just a different username.
