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Crafting with nature can be fun and also add helpful skills in wilderness survival. Traditional knowledge of functional uses of native plants will be shared: basic weaving/cordage, dyeing and blending herbal soap. Please make sure your e-mail is included in your MDC registration profile or we can’t send you the Webex virtual link.

Do you have big garden plans for spring? The best time to prepare our native seeds is early winter! This program will explore the science and importance of sowing seeds in the middle of winter. Participants will apply their newfound knowledge by creating an upcycled planter perfect for sowing seeds of your choice.

What key doesn’t open any doors? A turkey! Join in the fun by talking all about this interesting bird by reading a story and making a craft! Come walk the walk and talk the talk of the wild turkey!

Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the nature center’s amphibians, fish, and turtles enjoy their feast every Tuesday and Friday. The snakes are fed on the second and fourth Wednesday (November 12 & 25).

Walk-in (all ages) Join a naturalist as we talk about how each season influences snake behavior in Missouri. We will uncover what snakes do in winter, when they are most active and discuss fun facts about these scaly critters. You many even have an opportunity to meet an ambassador snake during this program. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Walk-in (all ages) Join a naturalist as we talk about how each season influences snake behavior in Missouri. We will uncover what snakes do in winter, when they are most active and discuss fun facts about these scaly critters. You many even have an opportunity to meet an ambassador snake during this program. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Are you interested in becoming part of the growing world of Citizen Science and are looking for ways to participate? Join us for our Project Feeder Watch Kickoff. We will blend technology and our natural habitats, learn how to record encounters with wildlife and connect to specialists in the science world through eBird, and help gather wildlife data for one of the area winter bird counts, including Project Feeder Watch at Burr Oak Woods. iPhones, iPads, Android phones or tablets are recommended. Registration required (ages 18+)

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/discover-native-gardening (adults) It's one thing to read about native plants and another to get your hands dirty! Learn seasonal gardening skills, be empowered and grow community alongside native plant experts and enthusiasts. Visit the Deep Roots KC website to learn more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/discover-native-gardening (adults) It's one thing to read about native plants and another to get your hands dirty! Learn seasonal gardening skills, be empowered and grow community alongside native plant experts and enthusiasts. Visit the Deep Roots KC website to learn more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Fall can be a great time to explore the forest. Bring your little one to a fun scavenger hunt in the colorful fall forest of Burr Oak Woods.