Virtual Events

If reptiles were superheroes, the skink would be The Flash! It is not easy get a good look at these sleek reptiles and usually we only catch a quick glimpse of their blue tail because they are so fast. Join us as we take some time to slow down and learn more about these common lizards and how they help us out.

Spring is here and we have been busy working in our flower gardens. Did you know that native plants are more beneficial than plant species that you can buy at most box stores? In this program we will look at the benefits of native plants and where to purchase them.

With spring starting around the show-me state local swamps, glades, and forest floors will start to come alive with the colors of wildflowers. During this program learn about some of the wildflowers you may see when viewing these ecosystems and where you might find them in your area. Please ensure that your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program.

This virtual program is part one of a multi part series on primitive skills and bushcraft. In part one, "Knife, Axe, and Saw Skills and Safety” we will discuss safety and the skills needed to be safe while performing various Bushcraft skills and tasks. Start time will be 6:05 PM using the Webex platform and all registered participants will receive a link with the log in information 24 hours prior to the event.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/native-plants-at-noon (adults) Spring is stirring in the Midwest. Take a virtual tour of the native gardens at MDC's Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Guided by Cydney Ross, Outdoor Program Manager with Deep Roots KC, this program features a live look at native plants of interest plus landscaping tips and tricks. This program is in partnership with Deep Roots KC.

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and pursue Missouri’s largest gamebird, the Wild Turkey. If you harvested a turkey this spring; mounting the fan is a great way to create a decorative keepsake that will last for years to come. This virtual program will show you the supplies you will need and take you step by step through the process.

Registration required by visiting https://www.mymcpl.org/events/93085/hummingbirds-101-zoom (all ages) The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of Missouri's most intriguing birds! Would you like to learn about these unique birds and how to attract them to your yard or garden? Join us as we learn about the native plants, sweet nectar and insects loved by this tiny creature, also known as nature's helicopter! This program is hosted by Mid Continent Library.

Join Naturalist Morgan Wyatt to discover which hummingbirds visit Missouri, their habits, which plants attract them, and the best ways to maintain hummingbird feeders. Naturalist Notes is a regular program where a naturalist showcases one of their favorite nature topics. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. All ages welcome but this program is designed for ages 10 and up.

Learn embroidery techniques while also exploring "Trees of Missouri" by stitching quilt blocks based on that theme.

Join regional mushroom educator Mike Snyder for a fun and informative virtual class about summertime mushrooms!

In this one hour program, Mike will share information about how to identify the most common edible mushrooms that occur in Missouri during the summer as well as give tips on how to use them in the kitchen.

Mike will also show us a few of the most common toxic summer fungi and how to know and avoid them. This is a perfect opportunity to learn how to forage for the mushroom bounty of the warm season here in our state!

There will be a 30 minute Question and Answer session at the conclusion of the program, so write those questions down!

Mike Snyder is a myco-educator who has been studying and foraging for mushrooms for over 15 years. He is on the Board of the Missouri Mycological Society and heads up both the Speaking Engagement and the Research committees for that organization. He is a certified mushroom identification expert in three states and serves on the Cultivation Committee of the North American Mycological Association. He stays busy with speaking engagements, forays, workshops and classes he provides around the region and has been fortunate enough to teach a large number of people about foraging and cultivating mushrooms in recent years through his business WildWise Botanicals.

You will be sent a Webex link for the event the day prior to the program. If you do not see this link, please check your spam folder for it and add MDC to your safe sender list.