What is MDC doing in your area?
Check out the variety of conservation events around the state. Hunter Education classes prepare you for the upcoming hunting seasons. Mark your calendars for the next Kids Fishing Days in spring or Eagle Days events in the winter.
MDC events are a great way to reconnect with nature and get involved with conservation efforts in your local area.
Check out what's happening across the state
| Event and Date | Location | Reserve by: |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Display-Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Monday, December 1 – Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | |
| Basic Metallic Reloading
Thursday, December 4, 2008 |
Parma Woods Shooting Range | Wednesday, December 3 |
| Discover Nature-Families: Tracks and T-Shirts
Thursday, December 4, 2008 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Tuesday, December 2 |
| Evening Stroll
Friday, December 5, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Nature And The Arts: An Evening With Tim Ernst
Friday, December 5, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Owl Prowl
Friday, December 5, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Thursday, December 4 |
| Hunter Education
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Parma Woods Shooting Range | Friday, December 5 |
| Eagle Days-Squaw Creek
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
National Wildlife Refuge, Mound City | |
| WINTER CAMPING
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center | |
| Hiked it . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Advanced Nature Photography
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Introduction to Trapping
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Jay Henges Shooting Range | Saturday, December 6 |
| FIRE STARTING
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center | |
| Conservation TEEN Club: Shotgun Shooting Clinic
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Discover Nature - Women - Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Friday, December 5 |
| Discover Nature - Youth Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Friday, December 5 |
| Discover Nature Families Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Saturday, December 6 – Saturday, December 20, 2008 |
Walter Woods Conservation Area - Near Joplin | Friday, December 5 |
| Bird Hike
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Friday, December 5 |
| Burr It's Cold!
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Saturday, December 6 |
| Conservation Trails-LaRue-Pine Hills
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
LaRue-Pine Hills | Friday, December 5 |
| Nature's Night Shift Hike
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Thursday, December 4 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, December 5 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, December 5 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, December 5 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, December 5 |
| Introduction to Scholastic Clay Target Program
Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
Jay Henges Shooting Range | |
| Discover Nature Families: Finding Your Way
Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Owls
Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Saturday, December 6 |
| Nature Movie
Sunday, December 7 – Sunday, December 28, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | |
| Adults Only-Nature's Decor
Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Sunday, December 7 |
| Nature's Niche: Knock, Knock, Who's There?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Hunter Education
Tuesday, December 9 – Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Parma Woods Shooting Range | Monday, December 8 |
| Conservation Kid's Club: Natures Art Box
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Racer-River Research
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Mississippi River | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Snappers-Nature's Gifts
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Beginning Birding
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Monday, December 8 |
| Holidays for the Birds - Conservation Frontiers
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Monday, December 8 |
| Scholastic Clay Target Program- Team Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
August A. Busch CA | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
Springfield Conservation Nature Center | |
| Little Acorns: Holiday Critters
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Home School: Wildlife Survival Strategies
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Wednesday, December 10 |
| Home School: Wildlife Survival Strategies
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Wednesday, December 10 |
| Discover Nature -Families - Winter Survival Skills
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Jay Henges Shooting Range | Thursday, December 11 |
| Youth Hunter Education Challenge- Team Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Wednesday, December 10 |
| Little Stinkers Storytime: Whose Tracks Are These
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, December 11 |
| Winter Wild Live!
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Forest Park Office | Wednesday, December 10 |
| Candle Making
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Wednesday, December 10 |
| Animal Autographs
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Wednesday, December 10 |
Reserve your place for these upcoming events:
| Event and Date | Location | Reserve by: |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Nature -Families - Winter Survival Skills
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Jay Henges Shooting Range | Thursday, December 11 |
| Little Stinkers Storytime: Whose Tracks Are These
Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, December 11 |
| Animal Tracks
Friday, December 12, 2008 |
Forest Park Office | Thursday, December 11 |
| Discover Nature Families Rabbit Hunting Clinic
Friday, December 12 – Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Parma Woods Shooting Range | Thursday, December 11 |
| Nature Nuts: Animal Engineers
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, December 11 |
| Birding at Burr Oak Woods
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Friday, December 12 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, December 12 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, December 12 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, December 12 |
| GO FISH!-Introduction to Trout Fishing
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, December 12 |
| Rockwoods Clay Pits
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Friday, December 12 |
| Carnivores of Missouri
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Friday, December 12 |
| Night Hike
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Friday, December 12 |
| Eight Legs at Christmas
Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Saturday, December 13 |
| Discover Nature Families-Delta Cooking
Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Sunday, December 14 |
| Discovery Hike-Juden Creek Trail
Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
Juden Creek Trail | Sunday, December 14 |
| Discover Nature Families: Tracking
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Tuesday, December 16 |
| Mudpuppies-Animal Wrappers
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, December 16 |
| Deer Sausage & Burger Making
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
August A. Busch CA | Monday, December 15 |
| Cold Weather Camping
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
Parma woods Shooting Range | Wednesday, December 17 |
| Venison Cooking
Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
August A. Busch CA | Monday, December 15 |
| Winter Survival
Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
Parma Woods Shooting Range | Thursday, December 18 |
| Hop, Squeak and Crunch into Winter!
Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, December 17 |
| Discover Nature Families: Natural Wreath Making
Friday, December 19, 2008 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Wednesday, December 17 |
| Discover Nature Families: Natural Wreath Making
Friday, December 19, 2008 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Wednesday, December 17 |
| Discover Nature Families: Tracking
Saturday, December 20, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Friday, December 19 |
| Clark Hike & Winter Food for Wildlife
Saturday, December 20, 2008 |
Weldon Spring C.A. | Friday, December 19 |
| Sketching in the Field
Sunday, December 21, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Saturday, December 20 |
| Predator Hunting
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 |
August A. Busch CA | Saturday, December 20 |
| Winter Wonderland Walk
Sunday, December 28, 2008 |
Burr Oak Woods CNC | Saturday, December 27 |
| Youth air-gun and .22 rifle program
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
August A. Busch Shooting Range | Saturday, December 27 |
| Play'n 'Possum
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Monday, December 29 |
| Metallic Cartridge and Shotshell Reloading Clinic
Saturday, January 3, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed. Center | Friday, January 2 |
| Dresser Island Hike - Wildlife in Winter
Saturday, January 3, 2009 |
Dresser Island C.A. | Friday, January 2 |
| Discover Nature Families- Backyard Birding
Sunday, January 4, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Sunday, January 4 |
| Animal Investigators - Conservation Frontiers
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Monday, January 5 |
| Regal Eagles
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Sunday, January 4 |
| Furry, Feathered, Scaly or Smooth?
Thursday, January 8, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, January 7 |
| Furry, Feathered, Scaly or Smooth?
Thursday, January 8, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, January 7 |
| Celebrate Your Nature Senses
Thursday, January 8, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Wednesday, January 7 |
| Little Stinkers Story Time: Stranger in the Woods
Thursday, January 8 – Friday, January 9, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Wednesday, January 7 |
| Predator Hunting Clinic
Friday, January 9, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Friday, January 9 |
| Full Moon Hike
Saturday, January 10, 2009 |
Forest Park | Friday, January 9 |
| Firearms Care and Maintenance Basics
Saturday, January 10, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Saturday, January 10 |
| Nature Nuts: Animal Grossology
Saturday, January 10, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, January 8 |
| Adults Only-Ozark Paddles
Saturday, January 10, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Saturday, January 10 |
| Mudpuppies-Turtle Time
Saturday, January 10, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Saturday, January 10 |
| Owl Prowl
Saturday, January 10, 2009 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Friday, January 9 |
| Discovery Hike-Pickle Springs Natural Area
Sunday, January 11, 2009 |
Pickle Springs Natural Area | Sunday, January 11 |
| Nature's Niche: Breakfast with the Birds
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, January 13 |
| Let's Feed the Birds
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Monday, January 12 |
| Volunteer Training Orientation
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Sunday, January 11 |
| Mudpuppies-Turtle Time
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, January 13 |
| Snappers-Missouri Trappers
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, January 13 |
| Shotshell Reloading
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Saturday, January 10 |
| Shotshell Reloading Made Easy
Thursday, January 15, 2009 |
Jay Henges Shooting Range | Thursday, January 15 |
| Youth Pheasant Hunt and Clinic
Thursday, January 15 – Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Monday, January 5 |
| Owl Prowl
Friday, January 16, 2009 |
Walter Woods Conservation Area | Friday, January 16 |
| Feeding Backyard Birds
Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
Walter Woods Conservation Area | Saturday, January 17 |
| Short-Eared Owl Hike
Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
Wildcat Park | Saturday, January 17 |
| Fly Fishing from A to Z
Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Tuesday, January 13 |
| Great River Road Adventure
Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Saturday, January 17 |
| Animal Winter Survival
Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Friday, January 16 |
| Life in the Winter Lanscape
Monday, January 19, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Sunday, January 18 |
| Lewis and Clark in Missouri
Wednesday, January 21 – Friday, January 23, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Monday, January 19 |
| Alien Plant Invasion! Or is It a Plant at All?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, January 20 |
| Reloading Rifle Cartridges Simplified
Thursday, January 22, 2009 |
Jay Henges Shooting Range | Thursday, January 22 |
| Owl Pellet Dissection
Friday, January 23, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Thursday, January 22 |
| The Forests: Early American Megamart
Friday, January 23, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Wednesday, January 21 |
| Small Game Hunting Clinic
Friday, January 23, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Monday, January 19 |
| Winter Hike
Friday, January 23, 2009 |
Wildcat Park | Friday, January 23 |
| Wild Game Preparation Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Saturday, January 24 |
| Racers-All About Trout
Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
Jackson Rotary Lake | Saturday, January 24 |
| Discover Nature Families-Decoy Making
Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Saturday, January 24 |
| Just for Fun - Early Valentine Papermaking
Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Friday, January 23 |
| Discover Nature - Women: Outdoor Cooking
Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Friday, January 23 |
| The Basics of GPS
Sunday, January 25, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Sunday, January 25 |
| Nature Art-Note Cards
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, January 27 |
| Missouri Mammals - Conservation Frontiers
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Monday, January 26 |
| Discover Nature Families - Backyard Bird Feeding
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Sunday, January 25 |
| Metalic Cartridge Reloading
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Sunday, January 25 |
| Great Groundhog Day!
Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Wednesday, January 28 |
| Winter Waistline Woes
Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, January 28 |
| Woodworking For Wildlife
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Friday, January 30 |
| Trees in Winter
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Friday, January 30 |
| Fly Fishing Missouris Trout Parks
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Sunday, January 25 |
| Conservation Trails-Castor River
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
Castor River | Saturday, January 31 |
| Animal Tracks Tell Stories
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Friday, January 30 |
| Winter Happenings
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
Rockwoods Reservation | Friday, January 30 |
| Blind Bats, Woodchucks and Misunderstood Animals
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
August A. Busch Memorial C.A. | Friday, January 30 |
| Winter Hike at Kellogg Lake
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
Kellogg Lake Park, Carthage, MO | Saturday, January 31 |
| Eagle Day
Friday, February 6, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Wednesday, February 4 |
| Eagles!
Friday, February 6, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Wednesday, February 4 |
| Eagles
Friday, February 6, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Wednesday, February 4 |
| Sugar Snow!
Friday, February 6, 2009 |
Walter Woods Conservation Area | Friday, February 6 |
| Discover Nature Families - Primitive Adventures
Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Saturday, February 7 |
| Go Bear Cubs!
Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Friday, February 6 |
| Coyotes Singing in "Big Sky Country"
Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Friday, February 6 |
| Sugar Snow!
Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
Wildcat Glade Conservation & Audubon Center | Saturday, February 7 |
| Missouri's Marsupial
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
Forest Park Office | Monday, February 9 |
| Discover Nature-Families Intro. to .22 Rifles
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Friday, February 6 |
| Mysterious Marvel
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, February 10 |
| Discover Nature: Now You See It, Now You Don't!
Thursday, February 12, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, February 11 |
| Valentines for the Birds!!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, February 11 |
| Nature Nuts: Animal Origami
Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, February 12 |
| Will you be my Mammaltine?
Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Friday, February 13 |
| Hide and Seek!
Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Friday, February 13 |
| Fly Fishing Techniques
Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Tuesday, February 10 |
| Rocking Chair Story Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Tuesday, February 17 |
| Homeschool: Hide and Seek!
Thursday, February 19, 2009 |
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center | Wednesday, February 18 |
| Discover Nature- Women Pheasant Clinic and Hunt
Thursday, February 19 – Saturday, February 21, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Sunday, February 15 |
| Woodworking For Wildlife
Saturday, February 21, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Saturday, February 21 |
| Home Firearm Safety
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
august A. Busch C.A. | Friday, February 20 |
| Hog Eradication 101
Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Saturday, February 21 |
| Crappie Fishing Basics
Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Friday, February 27 |
| How Wildlife Weathers Winter
Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
Powder Valley Consevation Nature Center | Friday, February 27 |
| Fly Tying Part 1
Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
August A. Busch C.A. | Monday, February 23 |
| Smokey Bear Wants You!
Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6, 2009 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Monday, March 2 |
| Antler Scoring Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Friday, March 6 |
| Spring Turkey Hunting Clinic
Saturday, March 7, 2009 |
Andy Dalton Shooting Range | Saturday, March 7 |
