Discover Nature Notes

Discover Nature's moms and how to help keep wildlife wild in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Gear up for Cinco de Mayo next week with five MOments in nature. Some are happening in the woods, others underwater, and a few in backyards or open spaces. See what's up in this week's Discover Nature Note.  

Get to know Missouri's black bears, learn Bear Aware tips, and join a research project in our Nature Boost podcast in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Mussels are a powerhouse for cleaning our waters. See them in action and learn how you can help protect them in this week's Discover Nature Note  

Wednesday is National Walking Day. Celebrate with a spring hike for health and happiness. Discover tips to get out and explore in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover where the saying, "Water off a duck's back" comes from and get up close with blue-winged teals in this week's Discover Nature Note.

MOREL MADNESS: They can be harder to find than an Easter egg, but morel mushrooms are worth the time and effort. Learn more about morels and get expert tips in this week's Discover Nature Note. Remember to properly identify morels, like any wild edible, before consuming.

Check out how nature wears green and how it's created in animals and plants in this week's Discover Nature Note. Look for nature wearing green at a Conservation Area near you.

Squirrels are entertaining to watch. Discover how how they snack, line their nests, and clean their teeth in this week's Discover Nature Note.

They are stealthy, savvy and hard to outsmart. Raccoons are furbearers with an amazing ability for picking locks and raiding food supplies. Discover more in this week's Discover Nature Note.