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.

Chomp, Chomp, Chomp...Splash! Beavers are busy even in the ice cold waters of winter. Come in to learn more about beavers and construct your very own beaver lodge. Registration required. Ages 0-2 years.

Chomp, Chomp, Chomp...Splash! Beavers are busy even in the ice cold waters of winter. Come in to learn more about beavers and construct your very own beaver lodge. Registration required. Ages 0-2 years.

Put on your hiking shoes and join us for a guided hike at Rock Bridge State Park in Boone County to explore the Gann's Creek Natural Area. 5 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, dress […]

Put on your hiking shoes and join us for a guided hike at Rock Bridge State Park in Boone County to explore the Gann's Creek Natural Area. 5 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, dress […]

Hunting and fishing are great ways to spend time outdoors in Missouri. But what do you do with the fish and animals that you harvested? This program is designed to help people learn how to clean the animals they killed, and to show them simple and tasty ways to prepare them for the table. Join […]

Hunting and fishing are great ways to spend time outdoors in Missouri. But what do you do with the fish and animals that you harvested? This program is designed to help people learn how to clean the animals they killed, and to show them simple and tasty ways to prepare them for the table. Join […]