Newton

A cool, clear Missouri stream or creek is a great place to spend a warm summer day. Each stream is full of life; some can be seen swimming by while others stay hidden. Join us as we dive below the water’s surface and discover what aquatic creatures are hidden in our creeks and what role they play. Meet us at the pavilion next to Shoal Creek and a short drive down the hill from the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. This is a partnership event between the Missouri Department of Conservation, Wildcat Glades Nature Group, and Joplin Parks and Recreation.

Join us at the Newton County Library in Neosho to learn the essential knots for outdoor activities and how to tie them. This will be a hands-on experience.

Join us at the Newton County Library in Seneca to learn the essential knots for outdoor activities and how to tie them. This will be a hands-on experience.

Cyclists now have more places to ride on Missouri’s conservation lands. Bicycles and some electric bicycles (e-bikes) are now allowed on roads open to public vehicles, multi-use bike trails, and most service roads. In this program, we will discuss the rules and regulations and some areas where you can ride your bicycle.

Join MDC staff and live snakes while they visit local libraries during the summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles.

This program will take place at the Cedar County Library in El Dorado Springs, MO.

This virtual program is part three of a multi part series on primitive skills and bushcraft. In part Three, "Fire Building” we will discuss the many ways to select a site, gather fuel, different fuel stacks, ignition methods and more! Start time will be 12:05 PM using the Webex platform and all registered participants will receive a link with the log in information 24 hours prior to the event.

This virtual program is part four of a multi part series on primitive skills and bushcraft. In part four, "Bow Drill Fire-Starting” learn how to build and use this foundational fire-starting tool. Start time will be 12:05 PM using the Webex platform and all registered participants will receive a link with the log in information 24 hours prior to the event.

See live snakes at Schifferdecker Park. Most snakes in Missouri are harmless and play an important role in our ecosystems. Join us to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles and see snakes in person. Conservation in the Parks is a partnership event hosted by Joplin Parks and Recreation, Missouri Department of Conservation, and Wildcat Glades Nature Group. Please register with the Wildcat Glades Nature Group to attend event.

Lighting up the summertime night sky are hundreds of magical beetles putting on a beautiful light show! Join us for Little Acorns: Firefly Magic to learn about these glowing bugs and make a firefly craft to take home!

Join MDC staff and live snakes as they visit McDonald County Library at Pineville during their summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library” to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles.