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BRANSON, Mo. – Nature reveals itself more openly in winter with foliage off the trees and shrubs. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free guided winter hike along Lake Taneycomo Dec. 13.
Join the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center for “Winter Hike along Lake Taneycomo” from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 13 at 483 Hatchery Road in Branson. Groups are welcome, but all individuals must register separately. Those five years old and older may participate; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register here: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/213366
Prepare to learn how Missouri’s animals adapt to the colder chill, learn to identify trees and twigs without leaves, and see how trout adjust to changing water temperatures.
Participants are encouraged to bundle up for a one-mile winter hike along the shores of Lake Taneycomo, wear closed-toed walking/hiking shoes and bring bottled water.
The group will meet outside the front of the Conservation Education Center at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery, 483 Hatchery Road in Branson.
To find out more about the Dec. 13 program or other events at the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center, call 417-334-4865, ext. 0.
Staff at MDC Facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at https://mdc.mo.gov/events.
MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
