Discover Nature Notes

Food always seems to taste better when prepared outdoors. As summer fades and Labor Day approaches, try some campfire recipes from MDC's Outdoor Chefs including Sweet and Sour Chicken and Orange Muffins.

Discover outdoor adventure at Riverlands. This unique area minutes from St. Louis offers floating, hiking trails through forest, prairie and wetland habitats, and some of the best birdwatching in the country. Tour before you go in this Discover Nature Note.

Blooming Sunflowers and other natural landscapes inspire dynamic photo opportunities. Learn tips to make the most of your nature photos in this Discover Nature Note.

COOL OFF On the Water this summer. Discover places to go and get inspired in this Discover Nature Note.

A third eyelid, toes that point in opposite directions, and a jackhammer-like beak help woodpeckers feed and build their tree homes. Discover woodpecker superpowers and how you can help them in this Discover Nature Note.

Experience all things camping including family adventure, campfire recipes, and expert tips in this Discover Nature Note.

As more people headed outdoors during the pandemic, fishing experienced a boom. Discover the many benefits of fishing and how to get stared in this Discover Nature Note.

Wood Ducks have the wow factor in their style, coloring, and moves. Discover what makes them unique, where you can view them, and how to put up a nest box in this Discover Nature Note.

They are known for their superior swimming skills with a submarine-like ability to control their depth underwater and their height while floating above water. Discover more about three grebes you may see in the Show Me State at various times of year.

Red foxes have a particular set of skills. Skills acquired over a very long time that make them an extemely adaptable and successful species. Check them out in this Discover Nature Note.