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Nature Art

Spring is the time to try new things! Join a naturalist for a beginner-friendly guided needle-felting class! Needle-felting is an art form involving the shaping of wool fibers to create 3D figures. You will be creating a needle-felted frog while learning about Missouri’s frogs. All materials will be provided. All participants should be 15 years old or older, as we will be working with sharp materials. Please make sure to register all participants ahead of time.

PLEASE NOTE: There are two dates for this program! Make sure to show up to the correct one that you registered for!

Native Plants

Spring has sprung and so have the flowers! Join an MDC naturalist for a hike centered around spring ephemerals. Learn about the different species, their historical uses, and enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer. This hike will take place on the Hickory Ridge trail on the long loop, which measures to be about 1.25 miles long. Wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather, and be prepared for some inclines and declines. Meet the naturalist at the frog statue in front of the nature center.

Nature Art

Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll transform deer antlers into beautiful, nature-inspired mobiles. This program is perfect for all skill levels and is designed to celebrate the beauty of the natural world while promoting sustainable crafting practices.

Nature Rx

Celebrate Earth Day by reconnecting with nature. Join an MDC naturalist for a hike at Emmenegger Nature Park and enjoy a walk through the woods. While on this hike, learn about the benefits of being in nature and practice hands-on nature immersion techniques. This hike will take place on the Bluff Creek trail on the long loop, which measures to be about 2 miles long. Wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather, bring water, and be prepared for steep inclines and declines. Meet the naturalist at the trailhead located at the smaller parking lot.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Come meet one of the ambassador snakes who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the snake encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador snake will be located inside the Nature Center lobby.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Come meet one of the ambassador snakes who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the snake encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador snake will be located inside the Nature Center lobby.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Come meet one of the ambassador snakes who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the snake encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador snake will be located inside the Nature Center lobby.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Come meet one of the ambassador snakes who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the snake encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador snake will be located inside the Nature Center lobby.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Come meet one of the ambassador snakes who call Powder Valley home. Learn all about that species and hear about its journey of coming to live at the Nature Center. After the snake encounter, spend time enjoying the rest of the exhibits! An MDC naturalist and ambassador snake will be located inside the Nature Center lobby.

Conservation Careers

Current college students and recent grads are invited to join the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Community Conservation Team to explore different career paths within MDC. In the morning, participants will hear from variety of MDC employees about their career paths and experiences. In the afternoon, students will participate in a job shadow with an MDC employee related to wildlife biology, conservation education, fisheries, forestry, and private land conservation.