Adaptations
It's incredible how much nature you can find Downtown! Meet on the Square this month to learn about amazing animal adaptations for preparing for cold weather, then explore the area looking for signs of approaching winter. Ages 18 and up.
Greene
Region
FIPS code
077
Native Plants
Wonder what the secret is to growing native seeds? It’s to do almost nothing!
Think winter is the wrong time to plant? Think again!
Winter is the perfect time to winter sow native seeds. Join us for this virtual introduction to a simple, low-cost way to give native seeds the cold shoulder and the wet conditions that many plants needs to germinate!
Hunter Education Skills Session
Please use the south entrance off Barnes AVE and enter in door 19 for the event check in.
Outdoor Skills
You don't have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. We'll teach and practice the basics. No experience is needed, and archery equipment will be provided. Arrive ready to learn and have fun!
Ages 8 and up. Registration required. For accommodation requests go to mdc.mo.gov/accessibility/ada-accommodation-request.Outdoor Skills
You don't have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. We'll teach and practice the basics. No experience is needed, and archery equipment will be provided. Arrive ready to learn and have fun!
Ages 8 and up. Registration required. For accommodation requests go to mdc.mo.gov/accessibility/ada-accommodation-request.Hiking
Let's hike the Homesteader Trail at the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area near Branson. Meet at the Nature Center and carpool. Bring a lunch, water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes.
The hike is 4 miles and rated moderate to difficult. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.Conservation Families
Join Ms. Ladybug as she reads a nature story and shares activities with your child. Ages 2 to 6. No registration required. Call 417-888-4237 for more information.
Nature Art
Try your hand at woodcarving with members of the Southern Missouri Woodcarving Artists as they teach carving techniques and show how to transform wood into works of art. Ages 12 and up. Registration required.
Nature Art
Visit with members of the Southern Missouri Woodcarving Artists as they share information with the “wood-be” carver, demonstrate carving techniques, and show works in progress. All ages.
No registration required. Call 417-888-4237 for more information.
Little Acorns
We often think of groundhogs in February when they start coming out of their dens, but what are they doing in the fall? Getting ready for winter! Come learn about these cool animals and how they prepare for the cold. Ages 3 to 6. Registration required.