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MDC's Springfield Nature Center to be closed during holidays

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 21, 2018
Building and trails to be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Springfield Nature Center Sign

Young birders can test skills at Jan. 5 Kids' Bird Count event

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 21, 2018
Ozarks Gateway Audubon and MDC partner on event at Walter Woods Conservation Area.
girl looks through spotting scope.

Public input sought for Osage Fork Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 10, 2018
People can comment on management of this MDC public use area in Laclede County.
Osage Fork Conservation Area Sign

Springfield Nature Center trails closed Dec. 8-10 for hunt

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 26, 2018
Managed archery hunt to close trails, but Nature Center building to be open on Dec. 8.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center outside sign

MDC's Springfield Nature Center to hold urban deer program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 09, 2018
Free program on Nov. 27 covers strategies for managing deer inside Springfield's city limits.
a deer in an urban yard

MDC offers waterfowl ID program at Springfield Nature Center

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 05, 2018
Program includes outdoor hike where participants can test their skills.
pair of northern shoveler ducks

MDC conservation agent earns national recognition

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 29, 2018

Andy Barnes is SEAFWA's Wildlife Officer of the Year.

Lawrence County Conservation Agent Andy Barnes receiving award.

Bridge being put in at MDC's Lead Mine Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 26, 2018

Single-span bridge will help people and wildlife at MDC public use area in Dallas County.

Concrete slab at Lead Mine CA.

MDC's Andy Dalton Range manager wins national award

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 19, 2018

Mike Brooks honored for work with Hunting Incident Investigation Academy.

Mike Brooks with his national award.

MDC invites public to tree pruning workshops

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 17, 2018
Free November events to focus on tool selection and methods.
dormant tree

MDC invites public to CWD meeting in Branson Oct. 25

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 04, 2018

People can get information and have questions answered about this deadly deer disease.

CWD deer.

MDC invites female anglers to fishing event at Bennett Spring

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 26, 2018

Sept. 29 fishing event will allow female anglers of all ages to fish for trout for free.

Female angler trout fishing.

NWTF, MDC to hold youth outdoors event Sept. 29 in Jasper County

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 20, 2018
Kids can try archery, shotgun shooting, and other activities at event in Jasper County.
agent shows deer pelt to onlookers at outdoor presentation

Help celebrate Springfield Nature Center's 30th anniversary

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 14, 2018

Special programs Oct. 5, 6, 7 at MDC facility highlight weekend of anniversary festivities.

Springfield Conservation Nature Center Sign

MDC invites public to meeting on CWD in Bolivar Oct. 4

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 13, 2018
Get information on what can be done to limit the spread of this deadly deer disease.
white-tailed buck showing signs of chronic wasting disease

MDC plans state-of-the-art renovations at Roaring River Hatchery

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 12, 2018
Sept. 21 ground-breaking event will begin construction at MDC trout hatchery.
Roaring River Hatchery sign with hatchery in background

MDC seeks public input in September on Pleasant Hope Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 05, 2018
Citizens can comment on area's management plan throughout September.
Pleasant Hope Conservation Area Sign

MDC invites public to native plant sale Sept. 22 in Joplin

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Aug 29, 2018
Event will be 9 a.m.-noon at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center.
family looks over native plants in pots for sale

MDC's Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery hits visitor milestone

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Aug 20, 2018

Facility's Conservation Center gets eight millionth visitor in July.

Family pictured at Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery.

Area hunter education teachers get state honors from MDC

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Aug 17, 2018
Headlee, Underwood, Milligan win state awards, Gray earns regional recognition.
Rick Headlee getting Missouri's Bowhunter Instructor of the Year award

Have fun with insects at MDC's Insect-O-Rama on Aug. 17

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Aug 10, 2018
No registration required for free event at Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
dragonfly

Public input sought by MDC in August for Gossett Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Aug 03, 2018
Citizens can comment during August on area management plan.
Alfred Newton Gossett Conservation Area sign

MDC invites kids to free fishing day at Roaring River Aug. 18

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Aug 03, 2018
Educational events will also be part of Aug. 18 youth fishing event.
boy trout fishing

MDC invites people to get tips on catching catfish

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jul 26, 2018

Free program includes chance to hook this popular catch at Stockton Lake.

Littler girl and man holding a catfish.

Emerald ash borer found in Greene, Polk counties

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jul 23, 2018

Recent discoveries are latest evidence of tree pest in southwest Missouri.

Emerald Ash Borer found in Green and Polk Counties

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