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Upcoming Events:
Conservation Programs

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Event Location
   November
Conservation Kids
Night Hike
  Registration Open    25 of 30 seats remaining
Tuesday, 11/24   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Wildlife
Feeding Frenzy
Wednesday, 11/25   10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Little Acorns
Wonderful Whitetails
  Registration Opens "11/1/2026"    15 of 15 seats remaining
Wednesday, 11/25   10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Hiking
A Relaxing Hike Around the Nature Center
  Registration Opens "11/11/2026"    15 of 15 seats remaining
Wednesday, 11/25   2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Hiking
Rapids, Rocks, and Ridges: Hike Millstream Gardens
  Registration Opens "11/13/2026"    10 of 10 seats remaining
Friday, 11/27   12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Birds
Juncos and Java
  Registration Opens "11/1/2026"    20 of 20 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/28   9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Mammals
Nature Center Saturdays: Reptiles of MO
Saturday, 11/28   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Nature Art
Lobby Activity: Holiday Card Making
Saturday, 11/28   10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Historic & Primitive Skills
Traditional Nature Crafts
  Registration Open    13 of 24 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/28   12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Amphibians and Reptiles
Nature Center Saturdays: Black Bears of MO
Saturday, 11/28   12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Historic & Primitive Skills
Traditional Nature Crafts
  Registration Open    27 of 30 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/28   1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Historic & Primitive Skills
Traditional Nature Crafts
  Registration Open    29 of 30 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/28   2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Hiking
Night Hike – Busch Hiking/Biking Trail
  Registration Open    20 of 25 seats remaining
Saturday, 11/28   5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Louis Regional Office/Busch Memorial CA
Saint Charles, MO 63304
   December
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/10/2026"    8 of 8 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/1   4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/10/2026"    8 of 8 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/1   6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/10/2026"    8 of 8 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/2   4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Conservation Adults
Winter Wreath Making
  Registration Opens "11/10/2026"    8 of 8 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/2   6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Hiking
Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area
  Registration Open    15 of 25 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/3   10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area
Pacific, MO 63069
Historic & Primitive Skills
Virtual Part 3: Traditional Crafts
  Registration Open    146 of 150 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/3   7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
MDC Virtual Nature Center
Birds
Beginner Bird Walk
  Registration Opens "10/23/2026"    24 of 24 seats remaining
Friday, 12/4   10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Kansas City, MO 64110

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