Cole

Region
Central
FIPS code
051
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Native Plants

Missouri Prairie Foundation board member Jane Haslag and native plant enthusiast Bill White will offer insight on adding native plants to your landscaping. Whether you are interested in promoting pollinators, having a more sustainable yard, or are just wanting the beauty of native plants, you will find answers to your questions in this program. Participants will receive an e-mail with a link to the program both the day before and an hour before the presentation begins. Registration required. All ages

Hunting

Are you interested in learning about black bear hunting in Missouri? This introductory class teaches you about Missouri black bears and what it takes to have a successful bear hunt. Topics included in this class are black bear biology, the permit application process, and general black bear hunting strategies. This class is suitable for Missourians trying to decide whether they should apply for a black bear hunting permit or those simply interested in learning more about black bear hunting.

Hunting

Are you interested in learning about black bear hunting in Missouri? This introductory class teaches you about Missouri black bears and what it takes to have a successful bear hunt. Topics included in this class are black bear biology, the permit application process, and general black bear hunting strategies. This class is suitable for Missourians trying to decide whether they should apply for a black bear hunting permit or those simply interested in learning more about black bear hunting.

Babes in the Woods

“ . . . and fish is fish and that’s that!” So writes Leo Lionni in his classic book, Fish Is Fish. We will explore their watery world this month through crafts, activities, and a story. Registration required. Ages 0-2

Insects

Bizz-zz-z…chaz-zz-z…brez-zz-z….gazzee-e. What’s all that noise? It’s the “Boisterous Bugs” getting ready for their show in Runge’s puppet theatre! When you come to their performance, you will meet grasshopper, cricket, and their friends, and discover why they are creating so much music. No registration required. All ages

Insects

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by assisting with bumble bee surveys along the Runge Nature Center trails and learn about the Missouri Bumble Bee ATLAS, a citizen science project. Participants will capture bumble bees by net, learn how to safely handle them during the survey, and then gather the data needed for the ATLAS prior to releasing the bees. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. All equipment for the survey will be provided. Registration required. Ages 10+

Insects

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by assisting with bumble bee surveys along the Runge Nature Center trails and learn about the Missouri Bumble Bee ATLAS, a citizen science project. Participants will capture bumble bees by net, learn how to safely handle them during the survey, and then gather the data needed for the ATLAS prior to releasing the bees. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. All equipment for the survey will be provided. Registration required. Ages 10+

Amphibians and Reptiles

Love them, loathe them or just curious? Snakes are fascinating creatures living in Missouri’s outdoors and perhaps because of how they look or behave, they have been given a bad rap. Discover why snakes are important, and awesome, in this slithery program. No registration required. All ages

Nature Rx

Did you know that aside from being unsightly, single-use disposable plastic is a serious climate concern, detrimental to human and animal health, and increasingly found in our soils and air? Dana Ripper, Missouri River Bird Observatory co-director, presents an in-depth discussion of our planet’s plastic crisis and the possible solutions. From the extraction of component materials to various manufacturing processes, to its end destination in human and animal bodies, waterways, and soils, we will explore plastic and how to tackle it!

Special Event

Are you alive? Thank a bug!

As predators, prey, food sources (yes—even for people), pollinators of our food crops, drivers of nearly all food chains, scavengers, and decomposers—bugs rule the world!

Come to our Bug Blitz and explore and celebrate the world of interesting insects. This is a come-and-go event so stop by any time from 4 to 10:30 pm. All events will be outdoors, weather permitting.