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Uncover the hidden world of creepy crawlies at Wildcat Park! Start at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center then explore the Wildcat Glades Nature Group’s Education Cottage after a spine-tingling hike! This free and exiting family night promises to be an unforgettable adventure! Registration will begin in October on the Wildcat Glade Nature Group website.

Discover the secrets to maintaining healthy and happy reptiles, amphibians, and fish at the education center. Our naturalists will introduce and feed several Missouri species, offering a unique opportunity to learn about their care and upkeep.

Unlock your camping potential with this empowering program led by MDC staff. Gain valuable insights into essential gear, getting started, and prime destinations. Register now and ignite your optimism for a positive outdoor experience. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

They creep… they crawl… but we love them most of all! Some people find them to be spooky, but our creepy crawlies play an important role in nature! Join us for Little Acorns: Creepy Crawlies to learn about some creepy critters and make a fun craft to take home. Recommended for ages 3-7, please register each child seperately.

Uncover the hidden world of creepy crawlies at Wildcat Park! Start at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center then explore the Wildcat Glades Nature Group’s Education Cottage after a spine-tingling hike! This free and exiting family night promises to be an unforgettable adventure! Registration will begin in October on the Wildcat Glade Nature Group website.

Learn more about the lifecycle and migration of these beautiful butterflies before they quietly flutter away to their winter hibernaculum in Mexico.

Stop by the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center any time between 10:30am- 2:30pm to learn more about Missouri’s mammals by looking at their skulls and furs. How many can you identify?

Learn more about the lifecycle and migration of these beautiful butterflies before they quietly flutter away to their winter hibernaculum in Mexico.

Drop by any time at these free events. Purchase native plants for your landscaping needs, and enjoy a fun-filled day of monarch butterfly-themed activities and crafts.

Drop by any time at these free events. Purchase native plants for your landscaping needs, and enjoy a fun-filled day of monarch butterfly-themed activities and crafts.