Get Out!

By MDC | March 1, 2019
From Xplor: March/April 2019

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Fun things to do and great places to discover nature.

  1. Time to put up bluebird nest boxes!
  2. Celebrate World Wildlife Day March 3 by learning what kinds of wildlife live
  3. near you. Visit mdc.mo.gov/field-guide to see what to look for right now.
  4. Bag some mushrooms. Dimpled and delicious, morels begin popping up on Missouri’s forest floors in mid-April. To be safe, go with an experienced mushroom hunter.
  5. Watch for water striders on streams when the weather is warm.
  6. Help a turtle cross the road, but only if it’s safe to do so.
  7. Are you age 9 or older? Sign up for Basic Archery for Families at Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in the St. Louis area. Call 636-300-0258 to register by March 22.

Looking for more ways to have fun outside? Find out about Discover Nature programs in your area at mdc.mo.gov/events.

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