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Enjoying Missouri Birds
With the return of spring migrants, this is a great time to learn about conserving birds and their habitat all year. Our Enjoying Missouri's Birds mini-site features birding, habitats and birding organizations.
Invasive Species
"Exotic," "alien" or "non-native" species refer to plants, animals, fungi or other organisms that have been accidentally or purposefuly introduced to an area outside of their origin. This section details information about non-native, invasive wildlife that threaten Missouri's natural ecosystems.
Naturescaping Workshops and Info
If you want more birds and butterflies in your yard, plant more native plants. Many native wildlife depend on certain species of native plants during part or all of their life cycle. Learn how to choose, plant and maintain the right native plants for your landscape at a Naturescaping Workshop this spring.
Browse by Subject
- Animals
- Learn about Missouri's wildlife.
- Plants
- Discover Missouri's botanical treasures.
- Backyard wildlife
- Discover what creatures might be living in your backyard.
- Natural communities
- Explore Missouri's many types of habitats.
- Endangered species
- Find out what species are in danger of becoming extinct.
- Invasive species
- Learn to ID and control the species that threaten Missouri's natural diversity.
