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MDC to host free dove hunting clinic for youths Aug. 26 near Clinton

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Aug 13, 2018

Equipment and tips provided for youths ages 11-15

Kid hunting doves.

Visitors may need alternate route to reach MDC's Parma Woods Shooting Range at Parkville

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Aug 10, 2018
Parkville closing a portion of Northwest River Road for construction project
Shooters at Parma Woods Shooting Range

MDC open house to discuss new rifle and pistol target range at Perry Conservation Area is Aug. 21 in Concordia

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Aug 09, 2018

Citizens can visit with staff about upgrades planned at new range

Shooting range

MDC seeks public input on possible regulation change for crappie fishing at Smithville Lake

News from the region: 

Northwest
Kansas City
Bill Graham
Aug 08, 2018
Potential regulation change would improve both fish and fishing
black (top) and white (bottom) crappie

MDC seeks public input during August for Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area plan

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Aug 03, 2018
Citizens can comment on long-range plans for the area at Blue Springs
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area sign

Pasture tour Aug. 16 near Windsor highlights grazing and wildlife benefits with native grasses

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jul 19, 2018

Free tour will discuss cattle weight gains on native forage and management

Cattle grazing a field.

MDC offers free Missouri River float trips at Kansas City on Aug. 25

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jul 18, 2018
Participants can sign up starting Aug. 1 and must attend orientation on Aug. 14.
Woman in kayak on Missouri River with KC skyline in background

Remarkable beetle continues comeback on Missouri prairie

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jun 27, 2018
MDC helps Saint Louis Zoo restore endangered American burying beetles
MDC staff person holding burying beetle

MDC hosting Discover Nature Field Day for Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas City June 25-28

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jun 27, 2018
Youngsters explore nature and learn outdoor skills at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area
Kid learns to fish at pond with instructor's help

Fish kill at Schell Lake involves mostly invasive carp species

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jun 19, 2018
MDC is draining the lake for major renovation and improvements
View from shore of Schell Lake fish kill

MDC bands peregrine falcon young at Kansas City nest

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jun 15, 2018

Skyscraper window washings pros aid banding effort at Commerce Tower

Peregrine falcon getting banded.

MDC invites public to learn about aquatic plants June 12

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jun 04, 2018

Free workshop at Powell Gardens will have tips for solving vegetation trouble.

Hydrilla

MDC hosts noted hiking speaker and urban hike on June 2 in Kansas City

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
May 22, 2018

Free program features National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Free program features National Geographic Adventurer of the Year

Jennifer Pharr Davis

MDC hosting orientation on May 15 for Missouri Master Naturalist program in Kansas City area

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
May 09, 2018

Master Naturalists volunteer for conservation events and nature programs

Master naturalist with a little boy.

MDC seeks public input for Schell-Osage Conservation Area long-range management plan

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
May 04, 2018

Public can comment in May on plan for key wetland, fishing, and upland area

hundreds of ducks in flight over wetland

MDC approves fish salvage during June at Schell Lake

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
May 01, 2018

Schell Lake will be drained for wetland renovation project at Schell-Osage Conservation Area in Vernon County

blue heron along lake shore in tall grass

MDC offers Discover Nature — Fishing and Outdoor Skills family event May 12 at Sedalia

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 24, 2018

Free event will teach fishing, shooting, archery and fish cooking skills

People enjoying the outdoors by fishing.

MDC offers grants for conservation projects in urban areas

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 13, 2018

Non-profit groups and government entities are eligible

People working on a conservation area project

MDC offers citizen scientist series at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs starting April 28

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 13, 2018

Free programs teach how citizens can serve nature with science

two people net fish in stream

MDC offers a night hike April 27 at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 11, 2018

Free Night in the Woods event will feature live owls on display

barred owl

MDC's Lost Valley Hatchery to host free Kid's Fishing Day April 28 at Warsaw

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 11, 2018

Kids learn angling skills while catching fish

boy holding a caught fish

MDC hosted Lake City Rendezvous on April 7 in Jackson County

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 09, 2018

Cold weather doesn't stop hardy frontier-era enthusiasts

People at Lake City Rendezvous

MDC assists partners with Blue River Rescue cleanup in Kansas City

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 09, 2018

Trash hauled and trees planted during 28th annual volunteer event

Volunteers planting seedlings

MDC seeks public input for Urich Access in Henry County

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Apr 02, 2018

Public can comment in April on management plans for South Grand River access

Family netting a catfish

MDC offers free prescribed burn workshop for landowners April 3 in Independence

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Mar 28, 2018

Free workshop will discuss fire as a tool for habitat management

MDC staff conducting a prescribed burn.

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