Date:
Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, May 9, 2024 8:00 pm
Location:
Online only
Ropes have the potential to be the worst bane or the best friend of the outdoorsman. By learning a few simple knots, you can quickly learn to secure your gear, pitch your tent, tie your tarp, or manage whatever else the outdoors throws at you. Grab your own rope so you can tie along.
Date:
Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:30 pm - Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:30 pm
Location:
Online only
Any time can be a great time to fish. Let's brush up on those fish-cleaning skills. This session will focus on cleaning scaled and skinned fish. We will look at some of the common equipment needed and common methods of cleaning these fish.
Date:
Friday, May 10, 2024 11:30 am - Friday, May 10, 2024 12:30 pm
Location:
Online only
Join us during your lunchtime for a virtual program on birds!
From heroic acts to being messengers, and symbols from good and bad, birds are important characters in legends, folklore, and mythology. Celebrate Migratory Bird Day by discovering the beauty and glory of birds in Missouri. Learn how their histories, personalities, and their influence has impacted how they are perceived and seen by mankind.
An email will be sent with the link a day before the program by noon. If you register after that time, another link will be sent the morning of the program to ensure everyone has the correct link to join.
Date:
Friday, May 10, 2024 7:00 pm - Friday, May 10, 2024 8:30 pm
Location:
Online only
Copperheads conjure up curiosity, mystery, and even fear. In truth they are one of Missouri’s most intriguing and often least understood venomous snakes.
Dr. Ben Jellen has conducted a study of copperheads at Powder Valley Nature Center over a period of five years. Learn about his latest findings at this special virtual presentation.
Participants attending this virtual program must include a valid email address when registering for the program. A WebEx link will be sent to all registered participants 24 hours before the program.
Date:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 2:00 pm - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 2:30 pm
Location:
Online only
If reptiles were superheroes, the skink would be The Flash! It is not easy get a good look at these sleek reptiles and usually we only catch a quick glimpse of their blue tail because they are so fast. Join us as we take some time to slow down and learn more about these common lizards and how they help us out.
Date:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 pm - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:30 pm
Location:
Online only
Spring is here and we have been busy working in our flower gardens. Did you know that native plants are more beneficial than plant species that you can buy at most box stores? In this program we will look at the benefits of native plants and where to purchase them.
Date:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 pm - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1:00 pm
Location:
Online only
With spring starting around the show-me state local swamps, glads, and forest floors will start to come alive with the colors of wildflowers. During this program learn about some of the wildflowers you may see when viewing these ecosystems and where you might find them in your area. Please ensure that your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program.
Date:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:00 pm - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 8:00 pm
Location:
Online only
This virtual program is part one of a multi part series on primitive skills and bushcraft. In part one, "Knife, Axe, and Saw Skills and Safety” we will discuss safety and the skills needed to be safe while performing various Bushcraft skills and tasks. Start time will be 6:05 PM using the Webex platform and all registered participants will receive a link with the log in information 24 hours prior to the event.
Date:
Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:00 pm - Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:00 pm
Location:
Online only
Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/native-plants-at-noon (adults) Spring is stirring in the Midwest. Take a virtual tour of the native gardens at MDC's Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Guided by Cydney Ross, Outdoor Program Manager with Deep Roots KC, this program features a live look at native plants of interest plus landscaping tips and tricks. This program is in partnership with Deep Roots KC.
Date:
Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00 pm - Thursday, May 16, 2024 8:00 pm
Location:
Online only
Spring is a great time to get outdoors and pursue Missouri’s largest gamebird, the Wild Turkey. If you harvested a turkey this spring; mounting the fan is a great way to create a decorative keepsake that will last for years to come. This virtual program will show you the supplies you will need and take you step by step through the process.