Cape Girardeau

This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. Discover the beauty of Missouri’s native stream life—one stitch at a time. In this hands-on program, participants will learn simple yet elegant embroidery techniques while exploring the rich biodiversity found in our local waterways. Over the course of the program, you'll create 15 unique quilt blocks, each one celebrating a different native species that calls Missouri’s streams home.

By signing up you are committing to attend all 12 monthly sessions, with the opportunity to complete 15 blocks.

This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. Discover the beauty of Missouri’s native stream life—one stitch at a time. In this hands-on program, participants will learn simple yet elegant embroidery techniques while exploring the rich biodiversity found in our local waterways. Over the course of the program, you'll create 15 unique quilt blocks, each one celebrating a different native species that calls Missouri’s streams home.

Join us and learn how easy it is to make topical salves from Missouri's native plants. You will be surprised that these salves can be made from "weeds" in your backyard. We will focus on the use of jewelweed, yarrow, and plantain salves for poison ivy and insect stings. Participants will make salves to take home.

Take your venison from the freezer to the dinner table!

Join us for a wild game cooking experience where you’ll learn practical techniques to prepare venison recipes. Whether you’re new to cooking wild game or looking for some fresh ideas, you’ll pick up skills you can use long after the class is over.

Leave ready to put your next deer to work in the kitchen!

Birding is a fun way to get outside and grow familiar with the wildlife around you. This program will introduce you to the equipment of birding, choosing locations, and the field marking used to differentiate birds. If you have ever been curious about birding or want a refresher on the basics then this virtual program is for you.

Participants will receive the virtual program link at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive this link.

Wild ducks have long been an excellent source of protein in Missouri for those willing to work for them. In this program we will be cooking duck with two methods that are easy to reproduce. Join us and learn how to keep the enjoyment of the hunt alive in the kitchen with tasty food.

This program is for ages 18+

Join us for an opportunity to use Missouri’s evergreens to fill your home with winter cheer. We will provide greenery, berries, grasses, ribbon and other decorations for you to create a one-of-a-kind creation and ask you to bring a wreath form. Bring gloves and your preferred garden shears.