Get Out!

Fun things to do and great places to discover nature.

Bush honeysuckle is an invasive shrub that crowds out critter-friendly plants. It stays green after other plants turn brown, which makes fall a perfect time to find and remove it. For tips, visit short.mdc.mo.gov/ZCi.

Hanging up a suet feeder will keep woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches happy and flappy all winter long. For an easy suet recipe, flock to short.mdc.mo.gov/4pW.

There’s no better way to see autumn in all its glory than from the seat of a canoe as you float down an Ozark stream. For river maps, paddle over to missouricanoe.org.

Ever wonder if duck hunting is all it’s quacked up to be? December is a great time to ask an experienced hunter to take you under their wing. For season dates, places to hunt, and rules to follow, visit short.mdc.mo.gov/ZQg.

The longest night of the year, December 21, is a great time to take a night hike. You’ll hear coyotes howling, owls hooting, and all kinds of night-shift critters raising a ruckus.

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