Get Out

Fun things to do and great places to discover nature.

• Watch bald eagles in northern Missouri in early December. Lakes and big rivers are the best places to spot them.
• Listen for the year’s last cricket calls.
• Look for ice sculptures along a frozen stream.
• Let’s talk turkey at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center on Friday, November 15, from 9:30–11 a.m. Dress for the weather. After learning about Missouri’s wild turkeys, you’ll make a simple turkey call, craft a 3-D turkey model, and go outside to look for feathers and other turkey signs. Registration opens November 1 at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZMk.
• Hunt for oyster mushrooms in the woods during damp weather. They’re delicious, but never taste a wild mushroom unless you know it’s safe to eat.

Looking for more ways to have fun outside? Find out about Discover Nature programs in your area at mdc.mo.gov/events.