Get to know your local conservation area through a guided hike! Enjoy a scenic hike as we wind along natural leaf-covered trails through oak- hickory forests and learn about plant and wildlife native to the area.
This moderate trek courses along a 5-mile looped trail with an elevation change of 606 feet (recommended for intermediate hikers).
Join us to learn basic outdoor cooking. This event will cover simple fire making methods, cooking utensils, food options and how to cook using a backpacking wood stove. Toward the end of the program, participants will have an opportunity to put into practice what they’ve learned and enjoy some oatmeal and hot chocolate.
Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Learn the basics of squirrel hunting and have a chance to practice target shooting with an air rifle afterwards. All equipment and ammo will be provided for the shooting portion.
No personal firearms allowed.
This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online program, self-study with student manual provided by MDC, or a classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or a student manual with the review questions completed. Students 15 and under must also bring a copy of their birth certificate or other proof of age. The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.
Come join us to learn fishing basics and practice fishing at Sunfish Lake!
Participants will learn how to properly and safely cast a spincast fishing rod, parts of a fishing rod, basic fishing tackle and how to properly handle and release a fish. Fishing equipment and bait will be provided for the hands-on portion of this program; however, participants are welcome to bring their own fishing rods and lures if they would like to.
