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All MDC Trails Lead to Nature
Whether you're looking for a day hike among woodland wildflowers or a challenging backpack trip in the rugged Ozarks, you'll find a trail to nature on many of your Missouri Department of Conservation lands. Visit our MDC Trail Finder to locate your next nature hike.
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.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are the spore-bearing structures of fungi, a kingdom of organisms that get energy mainly by decomposing dead and sometimes living plant and animal material. Many species of mushrooms in Missouri are edible, but proper identification is essential to avoid illness and even death by toxic mushrooms.
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- 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.
