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Upcoming Events:
Nature Programs

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Event Location
   June
Sensory Exploration
Budding Naturalists: Forest Fun Freeplay
Wednesday, 6/12   10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Nature Rx
Virtual: Where can I? Float
  Registration Open    135 of 150 seats remaining
Wednesday, 6/12   12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
MDC Virtual Nature Center
Hiking
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
  Registration Open    10 of 10 seats remaining
Thursday, 6/13   8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Conservation Kids
Kid’s Camp: Habitat Heyday
  Registration Open    2 of 12 seats remaining
Thursday, 6/13 to Friday, 6/14   9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Little Acorns
PLUS: Nature Detectives
  Registration Opens "6/1/2024"    15 of 15 seats remaining
Thursday, 6/13   10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Conservation Adults
Nature Center Game Night
Thursday, 6/13   6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Conservation Adults
Camp Hellbender: Summer Camp Series for Adults
  Registration Opens "5/1/2024"    30 of 30 seats remaining
Friday, 6/14   9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Rockwoods Reservation
Wildwood, MO 63038
Nature Art
Nature's Needlers: Niangua Darter
  Registration Opens "5/15/2024"    65 of 65 seats remaining
Friday, 6/14   10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Paddle Sports
Introduction to Paddling Sports
  Registration Opens "6/1/2024"    10 of 10 seats remaining
Friday, 6/14   2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Exhibit Animal Feeding
Animal Feeding
Friday, 6/14   2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Hiking
Evening Hike
  Registration Opens "6/1/2024"    20 of 20 seats remaining
Friday, 6/14   7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Nature Art
Canvas and Wood Creations
  Registration Open    2 of 15 seats remaining
Saturday, 6/15   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Caves
Beginner Caving
  Registration Opens "5/15/2024"    20 of 20 seats remaining
Saturday, 6/15   10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Rockwoods Reservation
Wildwood, MO 63038
Worms
Worm Bin Basics
  Registration Opens "6/1/2024"    20 of 20 seats remaining
Saturday, 6/15   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Amphibians and Reptiles
Snakes Spectacular!
  Registration Open    12 of 20 seats remaining
Saturday, 6/15   12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Conservation Families
Tea Party with Dad
  Registration Open    16 of 24 seats remaining
Saturday, 6/15   2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Insects
Bumblebees and the Bumblebee ATLAS
  Registration Opens "6/1/2024"    10 of 10 seats remaining
Tuesday, 6/18   10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Amphibians and Reptiles
Creature Feature: Treefrogs (Virtual)
  Registration Open    188 of 200 seats remaining
Tuesday, 6/18   1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
MDC Virtual Nature Center
Hiking
Backpacking for Beginners
  Registration Open    150 of 150 seats remaining
Tuesday, 6/18   6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Hiking
Mid-Week Trekkers: Bothwell State Historic Site
  Registration Opens "6/1/2024"    12 of 12 seats remaining
Wednesday, 6/19   8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Jefferson City, MO 65109

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