Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Thanks to a cooperative effort of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and other partners, Springfield’s Lost Hill Park can now be a focal point for outdoor education. A May 21 …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Hunting has both cultural and biological benefits. People who are interested in learning more about the benefits of hunting should sign up for Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Learning to Hunt: Where to Hunt and …
Body KIRKVSVILLE, Mo. – The City of Kirksville and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invite members of the public to a community meeting June 23 at MDC’s Northeast Regional Office to discuss development plans for Rock Lake Conservation Area. …
St. LOUIS, Mo.—A dog is one of our best friends. So, it’s worth taking a few precautions to help make sure both our canine friends and wildlife are safe during outdoor excursions. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advises dog owners to be …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on forest and woodland …
Body ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has closed all shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area (CA) to the public indefinitely. The rest of the conservation area will remain open to the public as usual. The ranges, …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Missouri’s frog season doesn’t get as much publicity as deer hunting or spring turkey season, but for some outdoors enthusiasts, it’s as much of a tradition as any other outdoor event. People can learn more about frogging at the …
Body CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will buy red mulberry and wild plum fruit this summer at the Chillicothe office as part of an early seed buy season. Red mulberry will be purchased at $6 per pound beginning June 9. Red …
OAKVILLE, Mo.—A sign with blue and green design cues, wavy graphics representing flowing water, and an assortment of colorful wildflower art welcomes guests to Marian’s Place. It offers a good idea of what they’ll find on the 50-acres natural oasis …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians of all ages to celebrate National Trails Day on June 7 by exploring the state’s more than 1,100 miles of scenic conservation area trails. National Trails Day, observed …
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Camping is a way to connect with the outdoors that can be both enjoyable and economical for the entire family. If a camping trip is on your family’s to-do list for this summer, be sure to check out some of the Missouri Department of …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri Soybeans, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for a pollinator workshop June 20 in Middletown from 4-7 p.m. This tour will cover pollinator habitat management, …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anglers of all skill levels to discover nature this summer at five recommended areas in southeast Missouri. From serene streams to family-friendly urban lakes, abundant …
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians of all ages to celebrate National Trails Day on June 7 by exploring the state’s more than 1,100 miles of scenic conservation area trails. National Trails Day, observed …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Beginning Wednesday, June 11, the rifle/pistol range at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in Greene County will be closed to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays …
Body DONIPHAN, Mo. – Kirby VanDover has a new job with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), but he is working in a part of the state he knows well. VanDover is MDC’s new private land conservationist for Ripley and Carter counties. In addition to …
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – When used in controlled, planned conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People wanting to learn how to use fire as …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites women who are new to fishing, archery, and kayaking to an all-day nature camp at the Boone County Nature School in Columbia. There will be three separate days of camp, and …
Body BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anyone interested in learning how to fish for catfish on the Missouri River using alternative methods such as trotlines, jug lines, and limb lines to a free two-day clinic. The …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – Learn all about the benefits of native plants and pollinators with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) June 21 in Columbia. This free event will be held at MDC’s Central Regional Office from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The first …
