Join MDC on Friday, Aug. 8, for Missouri Department of Conservation Day -- a full day of fun and excitement sponsored by MDC!
Stop by the MDC Outdoor Pavilion for these live demonstrations:
- Live Raptors: See live birds of prey at the Raptors of Missouri presentation with Dickerson Park Zoo Thursday, Aug 7, at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
- Fish Fry: Join MDC staff for fish cooking and cleaning demonstrations on Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Invasive Invaders: Find out how to get invasive plants and animals out of Missouri with displays and activities on the MoDOT lawn next door to the MDC Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Conservation Volunteers: Learn how to become a volunteer for conservation, including Stream Team and Master Naturalists Monday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Conservation Canines: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Sawmill: See a working scale model sawmill in action Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Foraging and Wild Edibles: Learn how to forage for edible plants, seeds, and fruits Friday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Montauk Fish Hatchery Truck: Chat with staff from the Montauk Fish Hatchery and see the vehicle they use to stock fishing spots Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Campfire Cooking: Learn how to cook at the campsite Sunday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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