Events

View Greg Renner's personal collection of antique duck decoys made in Missouri.

Look for book pages posted along Runge’s Naturescape trail and enjoy a seasonal children’s book as you walk and explore. Book begins at the trailhead across from the parking lot.

These beautiful orange butterflies make a long and dangerous journey as they migrate across North America. Fly in to learn what makes the Monarch Butterfly so loved and so special!

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 establishing and managing food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri. Hunters and landowners can then incorporate the information into deer management plans for fall.

This live Zoom webinar on Wildlife Food Plots in Missouri will be held Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. It will begin with a presentation from an NDA outreach specialist followed by MDC and NDA staff answering participants’ questions. The zoom link will be shared with registered participants on Monday, August 24th.

This webinar is the final of MDC’s and NDA’s free 2026 Missouri Deer Management Webinar Series via Zoom. Previous webinar recordings are available at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/wildlife-management/deer-management/deer-management-assistance-program-dmap.

Learn more about deer management at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/wildlife-management/deer-management.

The monarch butterfly is one of North America’s most iconic and recognizable insects. Join us to learn about the monarch life cycle, migration, habitat needs, and the challenges facing this remarkable species. Participants will discover simple ways to help conserve monarchs and other important pollinators in their own backyards.

Following a classroom presentation, we will head outdoors to explore monarch habitat and survey milkweed for monarch eggs and caterpillars. Participants will gain hands-on experience with monarch larvae monitoring techniques used in many citizen science and conservation efforts. Make sure to bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

From the magnificent monarch to the superb swallowtail, butterflies are among our most recognizable and beautiful insects. Whether you are using a specialty camera or a cell phone, photography is a great way to capture this beauty and to share it with others. After learning more about best photography practices, we will head outside to see what types of images we can capture. Make sure to be prepared for the weather and bring a water bottle. Participants must bring their own camera if they wish to take photos.

Look for book pages posted along Runge’s Naturescape trail and enjoy a seasonal children’s book as you walk and explore. Book begins at the trailhead across from the parking lot. No registration required. All ages.

Little Acorns is taking a break during the month of September. Please join us again in October.

Babes in the Woods is taking a break during the month of September. Please join us again in October.

Squirrel hunting is a great way to enjoy time in the woods in the fall. You don’t need a lot of equipment to hunt squirrels, they are almost everywhere, and they are delicious! Join us, virtually, in a discussion about hunting safety, regulations, equipment, strategies, and recipes.