Saint Charles

Region
Saint Louis
FIPS code
183
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Birds

Join us for an early morning 5-mile hike at the Marais Temps Clair (MTC) Conservation Area. Birds are most active in the early morning hours. This is a great time of the year for a hike to see what lives in the marsh habitat of MTC. Meeting details will be provided to registrants beforehand.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lessons 3 & 4

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 3 & 4 Description:

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

In the Lesson 3 portion, participants will learn about aquatic habitats, food webs, and the basic biology of common Missouri fish species.

In the Lesson 4 portion, participants will learn about various fishing lures and techniques, as well as identify and understand Missouri fishing regulations.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 2

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 2 Description:

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2

Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. This includes how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.

Handgun

This program will cover what to do to get started shooting handguns. We will cover handgun fundamentals, including handgun actions, operation, safety, shooting techniques. After the classroom portion we will head to the range to practice what was just taught. All firearms and ammunition will be provided. If you would like to bring your own handgun you may bring one handgun and you must provide your own ammunition. Please leave your ammunition in your vehicle until time to shoot. This program is for individuals age 16 and up.

Hunter Education Skills Session

This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online, self-study, 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.

Community Fishing

Have you always wanted to get into the art of fly tying but do not know where to start? Join us for our 4-part virtual fly-tying series that will introduce you into the world of fly tying. You will learn about the basic tools, materials, and skills to get you rolling on tying your own flies. You must have your own equipment and tying tools to participate. See Equipment list below. We will send you the individual consumable materials; feathers, hooks, hair, etc., via mail free of charge.

Trees

Would you like to learn how identify Missouri's trees from the comfort of your home? If so this is the program for you.