Discover nature with MDC at the Missouri State Fair Aug. 13 - 23

SEDALIA, Mo. -- Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia Aug. 13 - 23. Visit the MDC Conservation Building from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to see live fish and other native animals such as snakes, turtles, and amphibians. Ask MDC staff conservation-related questions, get educational materials, and have fun. Visit new MDC pop-up booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about a variety of popular topics.

Join MDC on Friday, Aug. 14, for Missouri Department of Conservation Day -- a full day of fun and excitement sponsored by MDC! 

Stop by the MDC outdoor pavilion for these live demonstrations:

• Campfire Cooking: Learn how to cook at the campsite Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Fish Fry: Learn fish cooking and cleaning with free samples Aug. 14 and 15 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Invasive Species Expo: Find out how to get invasive plants and animals out of Missouri with displays and activities Aug. 14 on the MoDOT lawn next door to the MDC pavilion.
• Blind Pony Hatchery Truck: Chat with staff from the Blind Pony Hatchery and see the vehicle they use to stock fishing spots Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Floating Wetlands: Find out how floating wetland structures can keep your pond clean and provide essential habitat Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Conservation Canines: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work Aug. 19 and 20 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Historic Sawmill: See a working scale-model sawmill in action Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Foraging and Wild Edibles: Learn how to forage for edible plants, seeds, and fruit Aug 22 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

NEW POP-UP TOPICS!

Visit with a variety of special guests at the new MDC pop-up booth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 

• Aug. 13: Wooden Spoon Carving
• Aug 14 and 15: Dark Sky Missouri: Light Pollution and Nocturnal Wildlife 
• Aug 16: Missouri Stream Teams
• Aug. 17: Preventing Wildlife from Damaging Your Property
• Aug. 18: Selecting Native Plants for Specialty Gardens
• Aug. 19: Black Bears of Missouri
• Aug. 20: Get More from Your Hunting Harvest with Outdoor Skills of America
• Aug. 21: Bloodsuckers of Missouri
• Aug. 22: Wooden Spoon Carving

For more information, visit mostatefair.com.