Newton

Region
Southwest
FIPS code
145
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Native Plants

Drop by any time during these free events to purchase native plants and enjoy a fun-filled day of monarch butterfly-themed activities. Vendors will offer hardy trees, shrubs, and flowers native to Missouri and will provide information about the benefits of planting native species. Education tables will be set up for you to learn about monarchs and their incredible migration and conservation efforts to help stop their declining population.

Insects

Building a butterfly waystation bring color and an up-close look at these delicate insects. Join us to learn more about how to create a waystation and the migration of monarch butterflies before they quietly flutter away to their winter hibernaculum in Mexico. This is a live event only. Please register with a valid email to receive the program link. Best for ages 10 and up.

Archery

Join us for a fun evening of archery instruction at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery. We will talk about equipment, techniques, and how to be safe while shooting bows. We will then go outside to practice these skills. All equipment will be provided. Please register as space is limited.

Learn to Fish

Southwest Missouri offers lots of opportunities to fish and enjoy the outdoors. This river fishing clinic will focus on fishing for bass species in our local waterways! We will fish along Shoal Creek at the Allen Bridge Access North of Neosho. Tackle and supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own! Be prepared to wade/swim fish or bring your own canoe or kayak! There is a virtual info program 8-21-26 at noon the day before but is not required to participate. All participants 16 years and older will need a valid MO fishing permit!

Habitats

Here is your chance to view the documentary on the restoration of Cardinal Vally in Webb City, as it went from land that was once destroyed by lead and zinc mining, but is now being restored through a municipal compost program to a natural wonder. We’re telling the story in a half-hour documentary that will spread this good news like a fine layer of compost: nature is healing in Cardinal Valley. There will also be a question-and-answer session to follow.

Hunter Education Skills Session

This skills session will satisfy part two of the Missouri Hunter Education requirements.

To enter the session, you must complete the knowledge portion and provide proof of completion by presenting either a qualifier certificate or a completed hunter education student manual the day of the event.

All students must provide proof of identification and age.

The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.

Learn to Fish

Southwest Missouri offers lots of opportunities to fish and enjoy the outdoors. This virtual river fishing clinic will focus on fishing for bass species in our local waterways! We will talk about locations to fish, strategies, equipment, rules and regulations, and how to catch different species of bass. Your full name is required at registration along with a viable email address as we will be sending you the link to log into the class the day of. Class will be available ten minutes prior to start time for log-in. Feel free to email me if you have any questions!

Hunter Education Skills Session

This skills session will satisfy part two of the Missouri Hunter Education requirements.

To enter the session, you must complete the knowledge portion and provide proof of completion by presenting either a qualifier certificate or a completed hunter education student manual the day of the event.

All students must provide proof of identification and age.

The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.

Little Acorns

Whether we're talking about turtles, lizards, or snakes... we think all our Missouri reptiles are pretty rad! Join us for Little Acorns this month to learn all about our amazing reptiles and the things that make them so special. Plus, make a craft to take home with you!

Wildlife

Ready to test your nature knowledge and learn about Missouri’s wildlife along the way? Join Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center Staff for an afternoon of Missouri nature trivia. Gather your trivia team and test your skills for prizes. All ages welcome but best for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.