Letters to the Editor
Submissions reflect readers’ opinions and may be edited for length and clarity. Email Magazine@mdc.mo.gov or write to us:
Missouri Conservationist
PO Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Conservation Art
I really enjoyed The Art of Missouri’s Conservation by Brian Flowers in the August issue [Page 10]. The article was very informative, and the pictures of the murals were awesome.
Glenda Robinson, via email
Pelicans
I took this picture of this flock that flew over my place — 15 miles north of Trenton. I didn’t really think they were geese, but it wasn’t until I got the Missouri Conservationist that I realized they were pelicans [October, Missouri’s Visiting Pelicans, Page 16]. That was a first for me. I just happened to have the camera with me. It was awesome to see!
Barb Stanton, Princeton
Informative Magazine
I thoroughly enjoyed picking my own adventure in the July issue [Pick an Outdoor Adventure, Page 10]. What a creative read! I learned how to be a scat detective in the September issue [The Scat Detective, Page 10]. I never knew number two came in four shapes.
Receiving the Missouri Conservationist is a joy. It must be even more fun to put together. Thanks for all the interesting information you provide.
Donna Jablonski, Osage Beach
Thanks to all the staff of the Missouri Conservationist for a wonderful magazine. I look forward to each issue and read it cover to cover. There is so much good news and information and beautiful pictures. It pleases me that Missouri has such a department and such a publication.
Doris Yonker, Kansas City
A Snake of a Different Color
We have loved this educational and informational, beautiful magazine for many, many years.
Your photo of the rough greensnake in the October issue [back cover] inspired me to send this picture. This is one of the beautiful black snakes we have seen around our 5 acres during the last 17 years. We absolutely love them and enjoy them.
Judy Siegfried, Peculiar
We love to see photos from our readers, so get out in nature and capture what you’ve discovered! Remember to share your images with us on Flickr at flickr.com/groups/mdcreaderphotos-2021, email Readerphoto@mdc.mo.gov, or include the hashtag #mdcDiscoverNature on your Instagram photos. —The Editors
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This Issue's Staff
Stephanie Thurber
EDITOR
Angie Daly Morfeld
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Larry Archer
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
Cliff White
STAFF WRITERS
Dianne Van Dien
Kristie Hilgedick
Joe Jerek
DESIGNERS
Shawn Carey
Marci Porter
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Noppadol Paothong
David Stonner
CIRCULATION MANAGER
Laura Scheuler