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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

March 6 deadline for MDC Arbor Award of Excellence nominations

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jan 06, 2020
MDC and MCFC encourage nominations of local tree stewards for award recognition. Nominations are due by March 6.
Arbor Award of Excellence Winners

MDC to host Eagle Days in Clarksville Jan. 25-26

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jan 06, 2020
Discover nature this winter and witness one of the best opportunities for eagle watching in the country.
Eagle Swooping

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 2019 Notable News

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jan 06, 2020
Permit changes, possible elk hunting among notable news for the past year.
MDC logo

MDC Twin Pines Conservation Education Center to host Eagle Days Jan. 9

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Jan 03, 2020

Guests can get an up-close look at a bald eagle and golden eagle.

Two bald eagles in a nest.

MDC invites public to learn about and listen for owls Jan. 10

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 03, 2020

Springfield Nature Center program will feature live owls and evening hikes on trails.

A close-up of a screech owl.

MDC hosts family intro to firearms class at Busch Shooting Range Jan. 13

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Jan 03, 2020

The free program will be an opportunity for all ages to learn the basics of a wide variety of firearms.

Types of firearms.

Cape Nature Center opens 2020 with Bear Paint Pour, Campfire Stories, Field to Freezer programs

News from the region: 

Southeast
Candice Davis
Jan 03, 2020
Programs at the nature center are always FREE, thanks to the conservation state sales tax.
Bear Paint Pour

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.

MDC’s Rockwoods Reservation hosts Winter in the Woods Festival Saturday, Feb. 1

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Jan 02, 2020

Formerly known as the Maple Sugar Festival, this free family event has now expanded to embrace many more aspects of winter.

Visitors gather for Rockwoods Reservation's Winter in the Woods Festival.

MDC workshops teach prescribed fire as land, wildlife management tool

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Jan 02, 2020

Landowners should pre-register for their desired workshop date and location.

Staff initiating prescribed fire.

MDC encourages recycling of real Christmas trees as habitat for fish, wildlife

News from the region: 

Southeast
Candice Davis
Dec 30, 2019
Consider recycling them for habitat under water, above ground or as mulch for native plantings.
decorated Christmas tree

MDC: Tests show seven new Chronic Wasting Disease cases in southeast Missouri

News from the region: 

Southeast
Candice Davis
Dec 30, 2019

New positives in the CWD management zone are reason to ‘step up’ CWD management efforts.

A deer that tested positive for CWD found in Ste. Genevieve County in October 2019.

Learn more about birds Jan 4 through Springfield Nature Center’s “Big Year” program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 26, 2019
Jan. 4 event kicks off year-long, family oriented, bird-watching effort.
Birders looking for birds

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 will help host 25th annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake Jan. 4-5

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Dec 23, 2019

Program includes indoor nature displays and outdoor wild eagle viewing

A bald eagle flying.

Young hunters are carrying quail hunting traditions forward

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Dec 23, 2019
Hunters can take advantage of MDC's Quail Emphasis Areas
quail hunter with dog

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

B-I-N-G-O spells wildlife fun at MDC Jan. 2 program in Joplin

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 20, 2019
Free event at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center helps families learn about animals while playing bingo.
Wildlife Bingo Card

MDC seeks recycled Christmas trees to benefit fish and anglers at Busch Conservation Area

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Dec 20, 2019

Residents can drop off used natural Christmas trees after the holidays at Busch Lake 35 until Jan. 12.

An MDC Fisheries biologist throws a used Christmas tree into a body of water to provide cover and habitat for fish.

MDC offers free cabin fever relief activities in Kansas City during holidays

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Dec 20, 2019

Families welcome at indoor and outdoor nature programs

A family views wildlife at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center.

MDC assigns new agent to Atchison County

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Dec 20, 2019

Kyle Dick will help protect forest, fish, and wildlife resources in Northwest Missouri

Kyle Dick

MDC finds more CWD cases, but disease remains rare in state

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Dec 20, 2019
Learn more about CWD and MDC’s efforts to find and limit its spread at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
MDC Staff Processing Tissue Samples for CWD Testing

MDC invites public to take First Day Hike Jan. 1 at Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 20, 2019

MDC staff will lead winter trek to highlight features of this popular conservation area.

The Scenic Overlook sign at Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area.

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Lucas Bond
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Candice Davis
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Bill.Graham@mdc.mo.gov
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
816-759-7305
Robert Hemmelgarn
(Central), (Northeast)
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Central Regional Office and Conservation Research Center
(573) 815-7900
Kristie Hilgedick
(Statewide)
Kristie.Hilgedick@mdc.mo.gov
Conservation Headquarters
(573) 751-4115
Joe Jerek
(Statewide)
Joe.Jerek@mdc.mo.gov
Conservation Headquarters
573-522-4115
Jill Pritchard
(Statewide)
Jill.Pritchard@mdc.mo.gov
Conservation Headquarters
(573) 751-4115
Francis Skalicky
(Southwest)
Francis.Skalicky@mdc.mo.gov
Southwest Regional Office
417-895-6880
Dan Zarlenga
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Dan.Zarlenga@mdc.mo.gov
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636-441-4554

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