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WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Whether it’s making nature art or birding, there’s much fun to be had in the Ozark Region with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) throughout the month of September.
Tune in to the virtual Hummingbirds of Missouri from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Discover more about these tiny fliers and learn how to help them with their fall migration. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220541
Retired service members are invited to take part in Montauk Veterans Free Fishing Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Montauk State Park, 345 County Road 6670 in Salem. Veterans can pick up their free fishing tag the day of the event at the Dorman Steelman Lodge in Montauk State Park. The spring branch will be reserved for veterans and their family members only. Hooked on Vets will help, and there will be attendance prizes. Lunch will be provided. Tagged fish will be stocked with prizes available as well. Learn more at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/217714
Ever wanted to learn to shoot effectively when field hunting for game birds? Sign up for Effective Wingshooting – Shoot Flying Targets 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, This basic program includes an introduction to wingshooting fundamentals, distance estimation, and practices shooting lifting, crossing, and multiple targets with a shotgun. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220596
Bird lovers are invited to Birding the Ozarks from 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Big Spring National Park, Route 103 in Van Buren. Join MDC as the group observes birds in their fall migration. Participants will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the spring before heading out on the trail, which will be less than one mile. Secure a spot at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220993
Don’t wait to sign up for an Invasive Species Workshop with biologists from MDC, Quail Forever and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at University of Missouri Extension – Texas County, 114 West Main Street in Houston. Attendees will learn about cost-share opportunities for tackling invasive plants on their properties. Registration is free, and lunch is included for all registered attendees. RSVP at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220261
The public is invited to Intro to Shotgun – Shoot Flying Targets from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Rover Gun Club, 7974 Highway M in Alton. Participants will learn about safety, appropriate ammo, and more with an opportunity to practice shooting flying targets on a trap field. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220826
A thorough list of events across Missouri may be found at mdc.mo.gov/events?event=&location=All&county=All®ion=705
MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, conservation areas, and public programs. To request ADA accommodation for participation in an MDC program, visit mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
