Register by November 2
Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Discover the avian life that calls Runge home. These short birding walks are for all experience-levels. We will gather near the front doors of the nature center. Binoculars and field guides will be provided for those that need them. Registration preferred. Ages 8 and up.
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Ever wonder what it takes to keep the nature center reptiles and amphibians happy? Watch in-person as naturalists introduce and feed several Missouri amphibians and reptiles.
Register by November 4
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Virtual
Ever wonder what it takes to keep the nature center reptiles, amphibians, and fish happy? Watch from your home or classroom as naturalists introduce and feed several Missouri amphibians and reptiles.
Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address to receive a link to the virtual program.
Register by November 4
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Location: Virtual
Registration required (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This naturalist led virtual story program is ideal for preschool and kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more.
Register by November 5
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Registration required (ages 14+) November is an unpredictable month when it comes to native plant landscaping. 80 degrees and dry? 40 degrees and rainy? Who knows! Take a walk with our native landscape specialists to see how they maintain native plantings in the late fall. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: St. Louis Regional Office/Busch Memorial CA
LIVING WITH WILDLIFE: 101
Friday 5:30pm – 6:30pm
(Adults) Do you enjoy wildlife in your backyard, but struggle with some animals getting a little too close for comfort? Learn some tips and suggestions on how to avoid or stop nuisance wildlife from taking over your home, and about some of the common entry points that they use. This in person program will also cover methods, materials, and gear used in home exclusion. Mount replicas will be on hand to show some of the different types of wildlife that most commonly cause issues.
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
No registration required (all ages)
Project Feeder Watch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. Join us as we participate in this citizen scientist project. Your bird counts help the Cornell Lab track what is happening in your own backyard and helps track long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Birders of all ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours.
Register by November 6
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Enjoy fall in the Ozarks and test your nature knowledge by taking part in our self-guided Trail Trivia! Stop by the outdoor pavilion to pick up a question sheet, pencil, and clipboard before hitting the trail and answering the questions found along the trail. Return to the table for a small prize. All ages.
Register by November 6
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 9:00am to 9:45am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Time to talk turkey! Trot on in to see what life is like for a wild turkey. We’ll have a gobbling good time!
Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused freeplay activities.
Register by November 6
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Registration required (ages 12+) Not quite ready to put away the Halloween décor? Keep those spooky vibes alive with this skeleton-centered program investigating what we can learn from animal's bones. We'll focus on the characteristics of animal skulls and discover how variation in anatomy, including teeth, can reveal the identity of an animal. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.
Register by November 6
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:45am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Time to talk turkey! Trot on in to see what life is like for a wild turkey. We’ll have a gobbling good time!
Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused freeplay activities.
Register by November 6
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Registration required (ages 12+) Not quite ready to put away the Halloween décor? Keep those spooky vibes alive with this skeleton-centered program investigating what we can learn from anima's bones. We'll focus on the characteristics of animal skulls and discover how variation in anatomy, including teeth, can reveal the identity of an animal. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.
Register by November 5
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Tower Grove Park-Stone Shelter
This class is offered for 0-3 year olds and their families. We will walk among the trees collecting different colored, sized, and shaped leaves. Will we find other signs of fall in the park? Come dressed for the weather. Meet at the Robert & Martha Gaddy Wild Bird Garden in Tower Grove Park. This is located at the Northwest corner of the park, across from the Stone Shelter.
MDC asks all participants to observe current local social distancing and masking guidelines. Bringing and wearing face coverings is encouraged when appropriate.?
Register by November 8
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Registration required for youngster only (ages 3-5 with an adult)
Ah the turkey! This beloved bird sure is strange. From the way they talk, to the way they walk, turkeys are one of the most interesting critters in Missouri. Join us on a discovery of this almost national emblem.
Register by November 9
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Location: Virtual
Winter is a great time for birdwatching. In this virtual program, Naturalist Morgan Wyatt will discuss several common winter bird species, how to attract them, and how to participate in a special data-collecting study called Project Feeder Watch. The program will end with a live Q&A session with the naturalist. This program will not be recorded. All ages.
Register by November 8
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Registration required for youngsters only (ages 3-5 with an adult)
Ah the turkey! This beloved bird sure is strange. From the way they talk, to the way they walk, turkeys are one of the most interesting critters in Missouri. Join us on a discovery of this almost national emblem.
Register by November 10
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Mammals can be found in every habitat of Missouri and each one is equipped with special tools and skills to survive. We will take a closer look at some of these furry creatures as we discover the important roles they play in their habitats. This program is designed for homeschool students ages 7–11 but all are welcome.
Register by November 9
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Registration required for youngsters only (ages 0-36 month with an adult)
Fall can be a great time to explore the forest. Bring your little one to a fun scavenger hike in the colorful fall forest of Burr Oak Woods.
Register by November 13
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Enjoy fall in the Ozarks and test your nature knowledge by taking part in our self-guided Trail Trivia! Stop by the outdoor pavilion to pick up a question sheet, pencil, and clipboard before hitting the trail and answering the questions found along the trail. Return to the table for a small prize. All ages.
Register by November 13
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Fall is here and so is deer season! Did you know that male white-tailed deer grow and lose their antlers every year? Learn more interesting facts about this mammal and create 3 greeting cards featuring the white-tailed deer. Registration required.
Register by November 12
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Registration required (all ages)
Seldom seen, the bobcat is an expert at stealth among Missouri’s fields & forests. Come on in and learn about the features that make this cat so successful as a wild predator.
Register by November 11
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
There are many tiny creatures in the micro-world. Which ones are insects and why? Investigate the interesting world of insects through games and art. Make your own insect rock painting to decorate your pollinator garden.
MDC asks all participants to observe current local social distancing and masking guidelines. Bringing and wearing face coverings is encouraged when appropriate.
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Take a break from the hunt to learn more about the life of a white-tailed deer and their history in Missouri! Staff and volunteers will have several ongoing activities available to help you better understand one of Missouri’s largest mammals. No registration required. All ages.
Register by November 13
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Registration required (ages 9+) Join us to learn the art and skills the earliest humas used to hunt game. Atlatl throwing is gaining popularity as a fun target shooting sport too! This introductory program will teach the fundamentals of atlatl. Participants will learn about different types of atlatls and darts. The workshop will cover proper techniques including stance, grip, form, release and safety. Participants will then put their new skills to use with hands-on practice using atlatls and targets. Get ready to meet the challenge! If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.
Register by November 13
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Registration required (ages 9+) Join us to learn the art and skills the earliest humas used to hunt game. Atlatl throwing is gaining popularity as a fun target shooting sport too! This introductory program will teach the fundamentals of atlatl. Participants will learn about different types of atlatls and darts. The workshop will cover proper techniques including stance, grip, form, release and safety. Participants will then put their new skills to use with hands-on practice using atlatls and targets. Get ready to meet the challenge! If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.