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Upcoming Events:
Conservation Programs

Click on a title in the "Event" column below for description, registration details and contact information.

Event Location
   December
Conservation Families
Story Time with Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, 12/9   11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Wild Edibles
Frugal Foraging Folks Weaving Reeds Vines & Grass
  Registration Opens "10/28/2026"    23 of 25 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/9   2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Kansas City, MO 64110
Birds
Owl Prowl
  Registration Open    16 of 25 seats remaining
Friday, 12/11   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Rockwoods Reservation
Wildwood, MO 63038
Nature Art
Nature Photography Contest: Native Wildflowers
  Registration Open    39 of 42 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/15   8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Nature Art
Wreath Making Class
  Registration Closed -- Waiting List Available
Tuesday, 12/15   5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
MDC Ozark Regional Office
West Plains, MO 65775
Trees
Winter Dendrology Worshop
  Registration Open    18 of 30 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/16   8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Nature Art
Grape Vine Wreath Making Class
  Registration Open    1 of 12 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/16   5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
MDC Ozark Regional Office
West Plains, MO 65775
Hiking
Night Hike
  Registration Open    20 of 20 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/16   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Birds
Winter Bird ID
  Registration Open    15 of 20 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/17   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Rockwoods Reservation
Wildwood, MO 63038
Birds
Winter Bird Hike
  Registration Open    13 of 20 seats remaining
Thursday, 12/17   12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rockwoods Reservation
Wildwood, MO 63038
Birds
Winter Waterfowl ID (Virtual Program)
  Registration Open    1000 of 1000 seats remaining
Friday, 12/18   3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
MDC Virtual Nature Center
Birds
Owl Prowl
  Registration Open    25 of 25 seats remaining
Friday, 12/18   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
St. Louis Regional Office/Busch Memorial CA
Saint Charles, MO 63304
Nature Art
Holiday Crafts and Mulled Cider
Saturday, 12/19   10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Hiking
Night Hike – Busch Hiking/Biking Trail
  Registration Open    19 of 25 seats remaining
Saturday, 12/19   5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Louis Regional Office/Busch Memorial CA
Saint Charles, MO 63304
Conservation Kids
Nature Crafts
  Registration Open    25 of 25 seats remaining
Tuesday, 12/22   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Wildlife
Winter Bingo
  Registration Open    65 of 65 seats remaining
Wednesday, 12/23   2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Wildlife
Nature Center Saturdays: Wildlife of Missouri
Saturday, 12/26   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Wildlife
Nature Center Saturdays: Wildlife of Missouri
Saturday, 12/26   12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
   January
Birds
Owl Prowl
  Registration Open    17 of 25 seats remaining
Friday, 1/8   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Rockwoods Reservation
Wildwood, MO 63038
Birds
Owl Prowl
  Registration Open    24 of 25 seats remaining
Friday, 1/15   6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
St. Louis Regional Office/Busch Memorial CA
Saint Charles, MO 63304

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