Get Out!

Fun things to do and great places to discover nature.

• Witness a migration sensation by visiting one of Missouri’s wild wetlands. You’ll see thousands of ducks, geese, and other waterbirds refueling for their journey north.
• Black bears begin to emerge from winter dens in February. Learn how to be bear aware at short.mdc.mo.gov/Zky.
• To show off for females, male cottontails chase, punch, and jump over each other. Bunny battles are triggered when temperatures climb above 60 degrees.
• Share a bagel with some birds. Smear peanut butter on a bagel. Roll it in birdseed. Poke a pencil through for a perch. Hang it in a tree with a loop of yarn.
• Eastern bluebirds nest in early spring. Learn how to build a home tweet home for Missouri’s colorful state bird at audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box.
• Don’t put away your tent just because it’s cold outside. Winter camping can be fun and cozy — if you know how to do it right. For tips, check out short.mdc.mo.gov/ZvT.

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