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Join us for a morning of nature fun learning all about animal tracks. We will strengthen your preschooler’s connection to nature by playing a game, reading a book, and making a craft.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Please register everyone attending.
Siblings are welcome, but please note this class is designed for ages 2–6. Register the older siblings as well.
Join us virtually to learn about biomimicry! Biomimicry is all around us, from the way we clasp our shoes to how our coats keep us warm in the winter. Humans take inspiration from nature to make technology and designs more effective. We’ll explore biomimicry throughout history and how scientists today are still studying nature’s remarkable features to create new and efficient designs for the future.
A Webex link for the program will be emailed to all registrants the day before the program, as well as the morning of the program. Make sure you’re registered to receive the Webex link.
Missouri is home to a few venomous and poisonous organisms. These organisms are often mistaken for harmless ones. Log on to learn more about these species.
This is a virtual program. A Webex link will be sent to registered participants.
*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*
Lesson 3: Participants will learn about aquatic habitats, food webs, and the basic biology of common Missouri fish species.
Lesson 4: Participants will learn about various fishing lures techniques, as well as identify and understand Missouri fishing regulations.
All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
This class is for Children and Families of all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family.
To register your child, you may need to make a family account, or add them to an existing family account. You can also make you child their own, separate account.
Join us at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center for Camp Hellbender-no newts allowed! This summer camp is designed to let adults feel like a kid again and have some fun in the outdoors while exploring some of the best conservation areas in the region that MDC has to offer! Join Powder Valley staff for a day of cooking and climbing. Enjoy an exciting excursion in the trees as you practice tree climbing. Practice your outdoor cooking skills by preparing your own foil packet lunch and making delicious deserts with a Dutch oven. Embrace the adventurous camp spirit and try several wild edible recipes to accompany your lunch.
Make sure to wear sunscreen and bug spray! Don't forget to bring water and wear close toed shoes suitable for rigorous activity. Meet the naturalists at the frog statue in front of the nature center.
This program is part of our ongoing Camp Hellbender Series! We encourage you to participate in as many Camp days as you’d like. Registration is required for each individual camp. Campers will receive a special button to commemorate each activity they participate in throughout the summer, and all Campers will be invited back for our Closing Campfire at the end of the Summer! Please only register for one day per site.
Camp Hellbender Summer Camp Schedule:
Sunday, June 2nd- August A Busch CA
Friday, June 14th- Rockwoods Reservation
Friday, June 21st- Powder Valley Nature Center
Saturday, June 22nd- Rockwoods Reservation
Friday, June 28th- August A Busch CA
Friday, July 12th- Columbia Bottom CA
Friday, July 19th- Tower Grove Park
Saturday, July 20th- Tower Grove Park
Saturday, July 27th- Columbia Bottom CA
Friday, August 2nd- Closing Campfire at Busch CA
Walk to the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers in the late evening on one of the longest days of the year. After spending a few minutes at the confluence, return to lot "L" to watch the sunset. The songs of dickcissels and meadowlarks will accompany the sun as it sets over the fields and prairies. The full Strawberry Moon will light the sky as we leave Columbia Bottom.
Meet at lot "L", about 4 miles from the front entrance.
Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and insect repellent.
Sunset: 8:28 pm
Moonrise: 8:47 pmFamilies who have never had experience shooting .22 rifles are invited to participate in an instructor led, live fire session learning safety and the proper techniques of shooting .22 rim fire rifles. Firearms, ammunition, and safety equipment will be provided
Join us at Rockwoods Reservation for Camp Hellbender-no newts allowed! This summer camp is designed to let adults feel like a kid again and have some fun in the outdoors while exploring some of the best conservation areas in the region that MDC has to offer! At Rockwoods Reservation, test your skills by learning archery. Learn to identify animal signs, tracks, and scat and make your own cool treat inspired by nature. Cool off during the Stream Exploration, using nets to search for macroinvertebrates and amphibians. Please bring your own water bottle and lunch. Sunscreen, bug spray, and boots are recommended for the stream.
Please register each participant individually. Meet at the Pavilion at Rockwoods Reservation.
This program is part of our ongoing Camp Hellbender Series! We encourage you to participate in as many Camp days as you’d like. Registration is required for each individual camp. Campers will receive a special button to commemorate each activity they participate in throughout the summer, and all Campers will be invited back for our Closing Campfire at the end of the Summer! Please only register for one day per site.
Camp Hellbender Summer Camp Schedule:
Sunday, June 2nd- August A Busch CA
Friday, June 14th- Rockwoods Reservation
Friday, June 21st- Powder Valley Nature Center
Saturday, June 22nd- Rockwoods Reservation
Friday, June 28th- August A Busch CA
Friday, July 12th- Columbia Bottom CA
Friday, July 19th- Tower Grove Park
Saturday, July 20th- Tower Grove Park
Saturday, July 27th- Columbia Bottom CA
Friday, August 2nd- Closing Campfire at Busch CA
