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Upcoming Events:
Conservation Programs

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Event Location
   November
Conservation Families
Nature Play at Sycamore Station
Saturday, 11/29   10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Kansas City, MO 64110
Hiking
Walk Off the Turkey - Hiking Program
  Registration Open    15 of 20 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/29   10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Cntr
Branson, MO 65616
Conservation Kids
Roaming with the Bison
  Registration Open    4 of 12 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/29   2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
One Health
Nature Energy and Soul Qi (Qigong and Tai Chi)
  Registration Open    30 of 30 seats remaining
Sunday, 11/30   2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Kansas City, MO 64110
   December
Wildlife
Tales Along the Trail
Monday, 12/1 to Wednesday, 12/31   8:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Wildlife
VIRTUAL: Fireside Stories
  Registration Open    191 of 200 seats remaining
Monday, 12/1   10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
MDC Virtual Nature Center
Birds
Birds & Brews: Bird Watching with Coffee
  Registration Open    26 of 30 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/2   6:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Nature Art
Exhibit: Rock Painting by Janet Bonnot
Tuesday, 12/2 to Wednesday, 12/31   8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Hiking
Tuesday Trekkers
  Registration Open    19 of 20 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/2   9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Hiking
Stroller Hike
  Registration Open    12 of 12 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/2   10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Amphibians and Reptiles
Snake Encounter
Tuesday, 12/2   11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Birds
Beginner Birders: Feeder Watch
  Registration Open    30 of 30 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/3   8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Cooking in Nature
Flavorful and Festive Pines
  Registration Open    14 of 15 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/3   10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Puxico, MO 63960
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/19/2025"    7 of 8 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/3   4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/19/2025"    8 of 8 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/3   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Trees
Tree ID and Hike
  Registration Open    18 of 25 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/4   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area
Washington, MO 63090
Little Acorns
Owl Pals
  Registration Open    10 of 15 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/4   10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Native Plants
Curious by Nature: Caney Mountain CA Habitats
Thursday, 12/4   12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
MDC Virtual Nature Center
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/19/2025"    8 of 8 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/4   4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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