Have an adventure at the Nature Center and learn different ways to enjoy the outdoors as we team up with the Springfield-Greene County Library during their summer reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. Bring your entire family to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, stories, crafts and more. Drop by anytime and plan on spending at least an hour. The Mobile Library will be present during the program, so bring your library card. All ages.
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Displaying 41 - 50 of 80Find Hunter Education and Bowhunter Education classes near you.
Date:
Friday, June 14, 2024 10:00 am - Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Registration period:
December 7 - June 14
Date:
Sunday, June 16, 2024 3:00 pm - Sunday, June 16, 2024 4:30 pm
Location:
Andy Dalton Shooting Range
Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors bring your youngster(s) to learn a new skill and spend time practicing. You don’t have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. No experience is necessary and archery equipment will be provided. We will teach and practice the basics, helping you perfect your stance to shoot more consistently and accurately.
Registration period:
April 24 - June 18
Date:
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 6:00 pm - Tuesday, June 18, 2024 7:30 pm
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
With so many great places to go backpacking in the Ozarks, why not give it a try? Learn where to go, what to take, and how to prepare for a backpacking trip. This program is designed for adults, but all ages are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Registration period:
April 24 - June 20
Date:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:00 am - Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:45 am
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Kingfishers are cool little birds with a big voice and lots of personality. We will learn where they live, what they eat, and more!
Registration period:
April 24 - June 20
Date:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 11:15 am - Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00 pm
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Kingfishers are cool little birds with a big voice and lots of personality. We will learn where they live, what they eat, and more!
Date:
Friday, June 21, 2024 9:00 am - Friday, June 21, 2024 11:00 am
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Volunteer Naturalist Myra Scroggs will help you find some common nesting birds during this indoor and outdoor program. Ages 7 to adult.
Registration period:
April 18 - June 14
Date:
Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 am - Saturday, June 22, 2024 2:00 pm
Location:
Quad E Wildlife Ranch
This workshop is intended to go over what makes quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys. This workshop is an outside event, with lunch provided. Please bring a lawn chair and clothing for walking in.
Registration period:
April 24 - June 25
Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 8:30 am - Tuesday, June 25, 2024 10:30 am
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Learn some identification tips and birding basics, including how to properly use binoculars. We’ll start with a short presentation in the classroom and then hit the trails to look for birds. Ages 7 to adult.
Registration period:
April 24 - June 26
Date:
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:30 pm - Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:30 pm
Location:
Online only
A Missouri summer may be relaxing, but it’s hardly quiet! We’ll discuss who is singing during these summer months and learn about the animals around you. All ages. Registration required. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. This program will not be recorded.
Date:
Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:00 am - Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:00 am
Location:
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Join us for a guided hike as we learn about turtles and keep our eyes peeled for these shelled reptiles. All ages.