Events

The summer air is filled with the sound of insect music. From the soft hum of bees to the cheerful chirping of crickets, each sound adds to the natural symphony. Find out how our insect friends create these melodies and practice making your own music!

Babes in the Woods programs are designed to empower parents to introduce babies and toddlers ages 0–2 years to the sights, sounds, and textures of nature.

The summer air is filled with the sound of insect music. From the soft hum of bees to the cheerful chirping of crickets, each sound adds to the natural symphony. Find out how our insect friends create these melodies and practice making your own music!

Babes in the Woods programs are designed to empower parents to introduce babies and toddlers ages 0–2 years to the sights, sounds, and textures of nature.

With summer reaching its midway point a lot of people are starting to break out their shotguns getting them ready for dove season. In this program we’ll talk about all the things you need to get ready for dove season and have a successful hunt in September.

Fishing is a great way for kids and families to have fun outdoors, learn about conservation, and make happy memories. Our Discover Nature-Fishing program is a hands-on, four-part fishing instruction series that helps families gain the skills and confidence they need to go fishing on their own.

This program will cover lessons 3 and 4 which are best completed after lessons 1 and 2. Participants will learn about Missouri freshwater ecosystems, common fish, artificial lures, and the regulations regarding fishing in Missouri. The Discover Nature-Fishing program is available for ages 7 and up. We will host this program at the Cape Girardeau Conservation nature Center. Participants will not be required to have a valid fishing license and those who have already completed lessons 1 and 2 will receive fishing related rewards.

Have you ever seen fireflies twinkling right around dusk? These special insects glow to put on a show! Come learn more about these fancy flashlights and what makes them special. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Have you ever seen fireflies twinkling right around dusk? These special insects glow to put on a show! Come learn more about these fancy flashlights and what makes them special. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Have you ever seen fireflies twinkling right around dusk? These special insects glow to put on a show! Come learn more about these fancy flashlights and what makes them special. Little Acorns programs are designed to help children ages 3-6 learn about the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Join photographer Paul Moffett in exploring the birds of the confluence. After retirement Paul started work on documenting, via photography, the birds of the confluence area. He's documented over 300 specimens in that 20 mile stretch between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers confluence and the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers confluence. He volunteers for Audubon at Riverlands primarily working with the Swan Society and Missouri Department of Conservation.

This program is part of our Nature Center @ Night series, the building will remain open until 7:30pm.

Indulge that creative side and join us for an afternoon of crafting. We’ll have a variety of natural materials available to build, create, and construct into your own glorious masterpiece.

Fishing is a great chance to get closer with nature, spend time with family, and feed those close to you. In this virtual program we will be covering how to clean, prepare, and cook catfish. Join us for a real-time demonstration of how to remove the fillets and cook them both on a stovetop and in the oven.

This program is intended for all ages especially those interested in cooking and fishing. Registration is required for this program and please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address to receive a link to the program. Registration ends two hours before the program begins.