Grab your hiking stick and join a guided hike at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Miller County and explore the Trail of the Four Winds-North Loop. 4 miles-moderate. Meet at the Runge Nature Center or the trailhead. Hike leaders will contact participants before the hike to give directions if needed. Wear sturdy shoes, […]

Grab your hiking stick and join a guided hike at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Miller County and explore the Trail of the Four Winds-North Loop. 4 miles-moderate. Meet at the Runge Nature Center or the trailhead. Hike leaders will contact participants before the hike to give directions if needed. Wear sturdy shoes, […]

This virtual program is part two of a multi-part series on primitive skills and bushcraft. “Fire Building and Safety” virtual program is intended to help you better construct, start, and maintain a fire in any situation. We will also cover the basic campfire safety rules and care of any fires. Start time will be 12:10 […]

This virtual program is part two of a multi-part series on primitive skills and bushcraft. “Fire Building and Safety” virtual program is intended to help you better construct, start, and maintain a fire in any situation. We will also cover the basic campfire safety rules and care of any fires. Start time will be 12:10 […]

Join us as we review each Top 10 Series that we highlighted this year. As we look at each series, you will get the presenter's pick from each series.

Join us as we review each Top 10 Series that we highlighted this year. As we look at each series, you will get the presenter's pick from each series.

Are you looking for that first bow or BB gun for your child? This program will discuss how to get your child started shooting and the proper equipment selection.

Are you looking for that first bow or BB gun for your child? This program will discuss how to get your child started shooting and the proper equipment selection.

Any outdoorsman can ID trees with their leaves on, but bona fide tree nerds can even identify them in the winter. Join Community Forester Chuck Conner as he teaches how to identify trees when they’re “naked”. Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of tree identification including leaf shapes, arrangements, buds, twig, fruit, bark, […]

Any outdoorsman can ID trees with their leaves on, but bona fide tree nerds can even identify them in the winter. Join Community Forester Chuck Conner as he teaches how to identify trees when they’re “naked”. Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of tree identification including leaf shapes, arrangements, buds, twig, fruit, bark, […]

Ever wonder what it takes to keep the nature center reptiles and amphibians happy? Watch from your home or classroom as naturalists introduce and feed several Missouri amphibians and reptiles. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address to receive a link to the virtual program.

Ever wonder what it takes to keep the nature center reptiles and amphibians happy? Watch from your home or classroom as naturalists introduce and feed several Missouri amphibians and reptiles. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address to receive a link to the virtual program.