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MDC cancels June 20 youth outdoor day camp at Lee's Summit

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Mar 30, 2020
Camp cancelled as a precaution due to coronavirus
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MDC offers TRIM grants to assist with community tree care

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 30, 2020
TRIM grants can help fund tree inventories, removal, pruning, planting, and more.
man walks under trees in Forest Park

Forest Park’s Jefferson Lake closes to fishing April 1 for renovation project

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Mar 30, 2020

The project is tentatively expected to be completed and public fishing at Jefferson Lake to reopen June of 2021.

A man fishes at Jefferson Lake in Forest Park.

MDC offers free nature-focused online learning resources

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 26, 2020
Go online for free MDC nature-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten through high school.
Nature Unhooked materials

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs will be closed April 4-5 until 1 p.m. on both days

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Mar 26, 2020

Nature Center is closed and conservation area will be closed for youth turkey hunt

The entrance sign to Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

Celebrate Missouri trees with MDC through April Arbor Days

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 26, 2020
Plant native trees and practice proper tree care. Seedling deliveries extended through May.
seedling form cover

MDC to temporarily waive fishing permits starting Friday

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 24, 2020
Starting March 27, people may fish in Missouri without a permit through April 15.
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MDC to close offices to visitors starting Monday

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 22, 2020
Offices will still be staffed, and the public can call for information and assistance.
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MDC cancels native plant sale at Runge Nature Center

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 20, 2020

Protecting public safety amid coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns prompts cancellation of annual event.

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MDC cancels April 23 Arbor Day event in St. Joseph

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Mar 20, 2020

Event at MDC Northwest Regional Office cancelled due to coronavirus precautions

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MDC to close staffed shooting ranges starting Friday

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 19, 2020
Closures done to help protect public amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
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MDC joins unique St. Louis area partnership to help hunters feed those in need

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Mar 18, 2020

Missouri hunters donated over 300 deer last year through Share the Harvest program to provide food for the hungry.

Operation Food Search Food Donations Manager Jack Baran with Conservation Agent Captain Scott Corley

MDC to close nature centers, visitor centers starting Thursday

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 18, 2020
Closures done to help protect public amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
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Douglas County man shoots new state-record sucker

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jill Pritchard
Mar 16, 2020

Justin Lakey of Ava shot a 5-pound, 1-ounce white sucker at Lake Taneycomo

Justin Lakey holds his state-record white sucker.

MDC offers nature's version of March Madness on March 26 in St. Joseph

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Mar 16, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A cedar waxwing bird on a tree branch.

MDC forecasts challenging spring turkey hunting season

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 16, 2020
The youth-only weekend is April 4 and 5 with the regular spring season April 20 through May 10.
Cover of Spring Turkey Hunting booklet

MDC cancels MoNASP virtual state tournament activities at schools

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 16, 2020
School closings prompt cancellation of state archery tournament virtual alternative.
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MDC cancels most programs and events through April 15

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 16, 2020
Cancellations done to protect safety of public amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
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POSTPONED: 25th anniversary celebration of Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 13, 2020
Weather forecast and public health precautions prompt postponement of open house event.
Sunset at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

MDC invites people to ammunition reloading workshop

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 12, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
ammunition -- shotgun shells and bullets

MDC invites public to Springfield Nature Center event on March 20 that blends music with a love of the outdoors

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A view of Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Taney County.

MDC offers prescribed fire workshops in northeast Missouri

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A controlled burn in a dry field.

MDC to host intermediate fly tying clinic March 26 in Jefferson City

News from the region: 

Central
Jill Pritchard
Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A fly lure.

MDC plans Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop in Kirksville April 25

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 12, 2020

Register by April 15 to attend this training and contribute to preservation of Missouri’s streams.

Two women wade in a river to monitor water quality.

MoNASP state tournament changed from live event to virtual one

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Mar 12, 2020
March 19-21 state tournament at Branson Convention Center has been cancelled and is being replaced with a virtual event through numerous local competitions around the state.
student archers competing in 2019 state tournament.

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