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MDC’s Runge Nature Center reopens July 7 with health precautions

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jul 01, 2020
FREE public programs to resume, outdoors or in a virtual setting.
kayakers paddle on a lake

UPDATE: MDC suspends closure at De Bourgmont Access until next week

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
May 13, 2020
Closure will resume May 18 to accommodate ongoing law enforcement investigation.
De Bourgmont Access

MDC De Bourgmont Access on Lamine River closed for police investigation

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
May 05, 2020

Access will reopen as soon as possible.

De Bourgmont Access on the Lamine River

MDC cancels native plant sale at Runge Nature Center

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 20, 2020

Protecting public safety amid coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns prompts cancellation of annual event.

MDC Color Logo

POSTPONED: 25th anniversary celebration of Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 13, 2020
Weather forecast and public health precautions prompt postponement of open house event.
Sunset at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

MDC to host intermediate fly tying clinic March 26 in Jefferson City

News from the region: 

Central
Jill Pritchard
Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A fly lure.

MDC offers pond management workshops for landowners in mid-Missouri

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 04, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THESE PROGRAMS/EVENTS TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
image of lake with grassy bank

MDC to offer mentored turkey hunt for first-time youth hunters in Boone County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 03, 2020
Youth ages 11-15 can submit an application to participate in this opportunity.
man and girl turkey hunters in camo

MDC to host 25th anniversary celebration of Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area March 14

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Feb 27, 2020

FREE open house will include live-bird presentations, a documentary screening, and more.

The sun hovers over the horizon at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area.

MDC invites families to Youth Pollinator Event Feb. 29 at Columbia golf course

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Feb 13, 2020

Register for a free, fun, family-friendly learning opportunity about pollinators and creating native wildlife habitat.

A monarch lands on common thistle.

MDC offers timber harvest workshop March 7 in Gasconade County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Feb 13, 2020

Free clinic will help landowners understand process and benefits of forest management.

A wooded area.

MDC crowns state champion river birch tree in Howard County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Feb 04, 2020

Howard County farm recognized as home to largest known river birch tree in the state.

Forester A.J. Campbell presents the Champion Tree plaque to Larry and Brenda Potterfield and Andrew Robinson.

MDC to host waterfowl season workshop in Columbia Jan. 30

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 24, 2020

Hunters can provide input on future season dates and zones.

An illustration of a mallard in flight

MDC, partners offer youth and mobility impaired upland bird hunt in Cole County Feb. 16

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 23, 2020

Apply by Feb. 2 for this free event giving youth and mobility-impaired hunters access to the outdoors.

MDC employees assist hunters on an upland bird hunt.

MDC’s Runge Nature Center announces February programs

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 23, 2020
Program topics include trout fishing, black bears, eagles, tomahawks, nature jewelry, and more.
young black bear

MDC offers prescribed fire workshops in mid-Missouri

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 17, 2020

Register to attend a free workshop on fire as an important land management method.

MDC staff walks around the smoke coming from a prescribed fire.

MDC plans Master Naturalist volunteer trainings in central Missouri this spring

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 15, 2020

Participants must register and attend orientation to join classes in Camdenton, or Columbia.

Participants learning about nature during a naturalist program.

MDC offers women’s basic handgun workshop Jan. 28 in Callaway County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 07, 2020

Preregister today to attend this free program for women ages 14 and older.

An MDC agent helps a woman learn to shoot a handgun.

MDC’s Runge Nature Center announces January programs

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 06, 2020
Program topics include fly tying, Canada goose hunting, predators, owls, wildlife in winter, and more.
saw-whet owl

MDC offers prescribed burn workshop Jan. 24 in Gasconade County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 06, 2020
Register to attend this FREE workshop on fire as an important land-management tool.
managing property with prescribed fire

MDC invites public to Eagle Adventure at Runge Nature Center Feb. 1

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 02, 2020

Discover nature this winter with live eagle presentations, new exhibits in Jefferson City.

Two bald eagles perch on a tree branch.

Donate Christmas trees to wildlife at MDC Central Regional Office drop-off site

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Dec 24, 2019
Recycling Christmas trees can help improve fish and wildlife habitat in central Missouri.
MDC staff submerging Christmas trees for fish habitat

MDC’s Runge Nature Center offers free family fun at Holiday Happenings

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Dec 23, 2019
Family-friendly event in Jefferson City will include games, crafts, nature walks, stories, music, and more.
three females making crafts

MDC names Kevin Borisenko as new regional administrator in Central Region

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Dec 13, 2019
Borisenko will lead regional operations to deliver on conservation strategic priorities and performance measures.
Kevin Borisenko

MDC’s Runge Nature Center announces December programs

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Dec 02, 2019

Programs include pellet rifle shooting, wreath making, annual Holiday Happenings event, and more.

A woman teaches a little girl about nature at Runge Nature Center.

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