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Nature can be so noisy at night! During the summer, there are so many sounds to be heard after the sun goes down. Join us for Little Acorns: Night Noises to discover what critters are making all that noise! Also, make a fun craft to take home with you!

Join MDC staff and live snakes as they visit Landreth Park to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles. Meet us at Shelter 1 at 10:30am. Best for ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Another "Snakes in the Parks" program with be at Schifferdecker Park on Thursday, July 23rd at 10:30am, if you are unable to attend this event.

April showers bring May flowers! Join us for Little Acorns this month to learn all about the beautiful blooms we're seeing when we go outside! Plus, make a fun flower craft to take home with you!

Drop by any time at this free event to purchase native plants for your landscaping needs. Vendors will offer hardy plants native to Missouri and will provide information about the benefits of planting native species. Or pre-order the native plants for your landscaping needs and they will be available for you to pick up.

Missouri Wildflower Nursery, Jeff City, MO; mowildflowers.net •Phone: (573) 496-3492

Ozark Soul Native Plants, Thornfield, MO; ozarksoul.com •Phone: (816) 809-4062

This program is designed to help the first-time kayaker understand the basics of one of the most popular watersports in Missouri. We will talk about the types of basic equipment needed to float Missouri’s rivers, lakes, and streams safely. space is limited so registration is required and please leave a valid email for any follow up information for this program. Dress for the weather and to get wet!