Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:
*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*
Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1
This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.
Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:
*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*
Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1
This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.
Fall migration is a great time to see both new and familiar birds, but it can be tricky to know what you’re looking at when they are so far away. Join us for a virtual presentation and discover how birds can be identified from their shapes, outlines, flying patterns, and other unique behaviors! This is a beginners’ introduction to identifying birds from a distance with no binoculars required.
This program will be held virtually. A link will be sent both the day before and morning of the program to the email address provided during registration.
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.
Join us for an educational pollinator festival! Discover how we can all help Missouri’s pollinators and support pollinator habitat in our own backyards. Enjoy kids crafts, games, educational activities and native garden demonstrations. Native plants, arts and crafts, food and more will be available for purchase from local vendors. Don’t miss this fun, FREE, family event.
No reservations required. For questions contact the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center at WSInterpretiveCenter@lm.doe.gov or 636-300-2601.
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.
Discover the excitement of crossbow shooting in this hands-on program offered by MDC. Whether you're interested in recreational target shooting or preparing for deer hunting season, participants will learn the fundamentals of crossbow safety, equipment operation, and shooting techniques from MDC instructors. After a brief instructional session, participants will have the opportunity to shoot a crossbow and practice their skills on the range.
