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WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Don’t miss fun and free events during May with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in the Ozark Region.
Archery
Take up a bow and arrow and check out the archery range with guidance from MDC staff during Montauk State Park’s Mill Days Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in Salem. No registration required. Learn more at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/216791
Fishing
Children can fish during Kids Fish Free at Montauk State Park from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. [is this May 2 in Salem. Learn more at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/217712
MDC is partnering with the city of Rolla Saturday, May 23, to host Kids Fishing Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ber Juan Park. Learn more at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/215200
Basket making
Take time to make a pie basket with MDC at the Ozark Regional Office in West Plains with two different opportunities. MDC will host a class from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31.
Register for the May 30 class at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/217750 or the May 31 class at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/217752
A thorough list of events across Missouri may be found at https://mdc.mo.gov/events
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.
