Outdoor, Nature, Environmental and Sustainability Events

Calendar of Outdoor, Nature, Environment and Sustainabilty Events in Missouri and nearby areas

Updated May 1, 2013

Northwest, Northeast, Kansas City, Central, St. Louis, Southwest, Ozark, Southeast, Statewide, National/International

Conservation Department Programs- Tadpoles are 0 to 2 years, Mudpuppies are 3 to 6 years, Snappers are 7 to 11 years, Racers are 12 to 17 years

Northwest (Cameron, St. Joseph, Maryville, Trenton)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

Big Lake State Park closed due to flooding until further notice

Other Events

May 11 - Wings over Weston - 9;00 am to 3:00 pm, Weston Bend State Park, 16600 Hwy 45 North, Weston, live music, guided hikes, crafts and more, free and open to the public - Mo Stream Team Calendar
May 11 - Canoeing the Missouri River - 1:00 pm, Remington Nature Center, St. Joseph - http://www.stjoenaturecenter.info/canoeing.cfm
May 18 - National Kids to Parks Day - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Crowder State Park, Trenton, Trail Run/Walk, Community Picnic (bring your own lunch, enjoy games and actitivies), guided Nature Hike to the Thompson River - http://www.mostateparks.com/park/crowder-state-park
May 18 - In Your Backyard - 2:00 pm, Wallace State Park, Cameron, learn about local flora and fauna - Wallace State Park Events
May 22 - Discover Nature Outdoor Photography - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Parma Woods Range, Parkville, all ages, registration required, dress for the outdoors - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/region/05/heading/Northwest
June 1 - Amazing Race-Style Trail Challenge - 4:00 pm, Crowder State Park, Trenton- http://www.mostateparks.com/park/crowder-state-park
June 1 - Find the Frog - 10:00 am, Wallace State Park Amphitheater, Cameron, find frogs (plastic) along the trail and redeem them for a Missouri State Parks prize package - Wallace State Park Events
June 8 - Summer Fun Day - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Crowder State Park, nature crafts, games, hikes and free fishing day (courtesy of MDC) - Crowder State Park Events
June 15 - Kids Fishing Day - 9:00 am to Noon, Wallace State Park, Cameron, kids 5 to 12 years, poles provided to the first 40 kids to register that morning - Wallace State Park Events
September 14 - 3rd Annual Fall Outdoor Discovery Day and 75th Birthday Event - Noon to 4:00 pm, Crowder State Park, Trenton, Shelter 3 parking lot, nature demos, face painting, archery, nature crafts and more - http://www.mostateparks.com/park/crowder-state-park

Northeast (Hannibal, Kirksville, Macon, Mexico, Moberly)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

First Fridays at the Refuge, June, July and August - 5:00 pm to Sunset, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuges - Swan Lake Events

Other Events

May 1 - Creature Feature: Secrets of Scum - 3:30 pm to 4:05 pm, Northeast Regional MDC Office, Kirksville, for ages 7 to 12 years - Northeast MDC Events
May 6 - Knee High Naturalists: Flutter By, Butterfly - 10:30 am to 11:05 am, Northeast Regional MDC Office,Kirksville, for ages 3 to 6 years- Northeast MDC Events
May 15 - Hannibal Bird Walk - 8:00 am, Mark Twain Statue, Hannibal, reservations required - http://hannibalparks.org/files/Parks_Rec/Documents/Bird_Walk.pdf
May 17 and 18 - Bird ID Workshop: Shore and Marsh Birds - Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Swan Lake Events
May 18 - Bear Creek Cleanup - 9:00 am to Noon, Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, registration required, a parent/guardian must accompany anyone under 11, and must sign a waiver for anyone under 18 - http://www.hannibal-mo.gov/hannibal-stream-team/stream-team-events/
May 18 - Riverlands Paddle Festival - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, come out and try paddling canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards in the calm backwaters of West Alton, certified instructors availalble, $5 includes life jacket and a chance to try any vessel, all ages (accompanied by guardians if younger than 11, permission if younger than 18, yoga, bird walks, and more - Army Corps of Engineers
May 18 - Cuivre River Snake Program - 2:00 pm, Cuivre River State Park, Troy, learn about and view live snakes - Cuivre River State Park Events
May 18 - Conservation Keepers: Caching In - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Northeast Rebional MDC Office, Kirksville, learn to use your own GPS-enabled device to navigate (bring your own device) - Northeast MDC Events
May 20 - Knee High Naturalists: Beaver Fever - 10:30 am to 11:05 am, Northeast Rebional MDC Office,Kirksville, for ages 3 to 6 years- Northeast MDC Events
May 22 - Discovery Team: Wetland Wonders - 3:30 pm to 4:05 pm, Northeast Rebional MDC Office,Kirksville, for ages 13 to 17 years- Northeast MDC Events
June 1 - Lone Spring Trail Nature Hike - 10:00 am, Cuivre River State Park, Troy, guided nature hike on the north loop of Lone Spring Trail - Cuivre River State Park Events
June 1 - Thousand Hills Nature Hike - 9:00 am, Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville - Thousand Hills State Park Events
June 1 - Wakonda Trail and Lake Shore Clean-up Day - 9:00 am, Wakonda State Park, La Grange - Wakonda State Park Events
June 3 - Knee High Naturalists: Mighty Mussels - 10:30 am to 11:05 am, Northeast Rebional MDC Office, Kirksville, for ages 3 to 6 years- Northeast MDC Events
June 5 - Creature Feature: Mighty Mussels - 3:30 pm to 4:05 pm, Northeast Rebional MDC Office, for ages 7 to 12 years- Northeast MDC Events
June 8 - Randolph County Landowner Workshop - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Rothwell Park, Moberly, for landowners interested in managing their woodland for recreation, wildlife habitat or profit, workshop is free and lunch is provided, registration required - Northeast MDC Events
June 15 - Conservation Keepers: Mighty Mussels - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Northeast Rebional MDC Office,Kirksville, all ages- Northeast MDC Events
June 26 - Discovery Team: Mighty Mussels - 3:30 pm to 4:05 pm, Northeast Rebional MDC Office, Kirksville, for ages 13 to 17 years- Northeast MDC Events
August 2 - Swan Lake Friends Fish Fry and Silent Auction - Swan Lake Events
August 3 - The Art of Falconry - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thousand Hills State Park, Point Shelter, Kirksville (you may want to bring a lawn chair) - Thousand Hills State Park Events
October 12 - Mississippi River Cleanup - Hannibal Boat Ramp - http://www.hannibal-mo.gov/hannibal-stream-team/stream-team-events/
October 13 - Sunday Dawn to Dusk Audubon "Big Sit" - Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Swan Lake Events
October 25 to 27 - Sumner Wild Goose Festival - Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Swan Lake Events

Kansas City (Blue Springs, Excelsior Springs, Grandview, Gladstone, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Sedalia, Warrensburg

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

First Tuesdays (except July) - Thomas Hart Benton Sierra Club - 7:00 pm, Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, KC - http://missouri.sierraclub.org/thb/meetings.html
Third Thursdays - Green Drinks KC - 6:00 to 9:00 pm -Californos at Westport - http://www.greendrinks.org/MO/Kansas%20City
Fourth Wednesdays - Green Business Networking Meetup - 1:00 pm, Californos at Westport, KC
Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Independence Wild Bird Center, 4480 S. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64055. Call 816-478-9399 to reserve a spot- http://www.wildbird.com/franchisee/ind
Sundays - Community Yard Sale - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Kansas City Farmer's Market, a community garage sale for gently used items - http://thecitymarket.org/events/overview
Mile Starts Here - 1 mile led walk sponsored by Independence Parks - 1st Wed 9:00 am, Independence Square, corner of Truman and Main; 2nd Wed 9:00 am, Waterfall Park 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive; 3rd Wed 9:00 am, Clothier Park, 17203 E. 23rd St.; 4th Wed 9:00 am, Santa Fe Park Trail, 2731 S. Santa Fe Road, 5th Wed 9:00 am, George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Drive - Independence Parks Walking Program

Other Events

May 3 - Integrated Pest Management - noon, Swope Park, 6917 Kensington, Kansas City, registration required - http://www.kccg.org/events-workshops
May 4 - Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Metropolitan CC, Maple Woods Campus, 2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, registration required - Mo Stream Team Calendar
May 6 - Watering and Mulching - 6:00 pm, Bethany Community Center, 1120 Central Ave, KC, Kansas - http://www.kccg.org/events-workshops
May 8 - Big Muddy Speakers Serires - 6:00 pm Social Hour, 7:00 pm Presentation, Hickock's Grill, 528 Walnut St. Kansas City (in River Market) - Mo Stream Team Calendar
May 13 - Grower's Workshop: Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Lawrence KS, $ fee - http://www.growinggrowers.com/growing-growers-workshops
May 17 - Insects in the Garden - noon, Swope Park, 6917 Kensington, Kansas City, registration required - http://www.kccg.org/events-workshops
May 17 & 18 - The Basics of Camping - 3:00 pm Friday to 10:00 am Saturday, Knob Noster State Park, registration required by May 14 - Knob Noster
May 24 - Photo Scavenger Hunt - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Knob Noster State Park, pick up a list of things to photograph then go explore the park taking digital pictures, have the park staff verify the photos for a drawing on Sunday - Knob Noster
May 26 - Planetary Triple Treat + One - 8;30 pm to 10:30 pm, Knob Noster State Park, 3 planets form a triangle lowin the sky, come see the sights, bring something to sit on and insect repellant, event will be canceled if sky overcast - Knob Noster
May 31 - Plant Diseases - noon, Swope Park, 6917 Kensington, Kansas City, registration required - http://www.kccg.org/events-workshops
June 10 - Grower's Workshop: Drip Irrigation and Small Farm Equipment - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Olathe KS, $ fee - http://www.growinggrowers.com/growing-growers-workshops
June 12 - Big Muddy Speaker Series: Topic TBD - 6:00 pm Social Hour, 7:00 pm Presentation, Hickock's Grill, 528 Walnut St. Kansas City - Mo Stream Team Events
June 15 - The Moon, MIzar and Some Missiers - 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Knob Noster State Park, join the local astronomer's group and learn about the night sky, bring insect repelland tnat something to sit on, program will be cancelled if sky is overcast - Knob Noster
June 22 to 23 - Urban Grown Farms and Gardens Tour - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, dozens of farms across the Metro KC Area - http://www.cultivatekc.org/urbangrowntour/
July 13 - Grower's Workshop: Weed, Pest and Disease Management - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Kansas City, KS $ fee - http://www.growinggrowers.com/growing-growers-workshops
July 13 - Great American Family Campout - Shawnee Mission Park, KC Kansas, $20 for adults, $15 for children 4 and up, registration required - http://www.jcprd.com/special_events/campout.cfm
July 6 - Treasures of the Triangle - 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Knob Noster State Park, join local astronomers to see the Summer Triangle rising in the eastern sky and Saturn's Rings, bring insect repellant and something to sit on, program will be canceled if sky is overcast - Knob Noster
July 10 - Big Muddy Speaker Series: Drinking the Big Muddy - 6:00 pm Social Hour, 7:00 pm Presentation, Hickock's Grill, 528 Walnut St., Kansas City - Mo Stream Team Events
August 5 - Grower's Workshop: Successful Microclimate Modification in Difficult Climates - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Olathe KS, $ fee - http://www.growinggrowers.com/growing-growers-workshops
August 10 - Crescents, Craters, Mountains and Rings - 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Knob Noster State Park, join local astronomers to see the crescent moon and early perseids, bring insect repellant and something to sit on, program will be canceled if sky is overcast - Knob Noster
August 24 - Grower's Workshop: Introduction to Fruit Production - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Kingsville MO $ fee - http://www.growinggrowers.com/growing-growers-workshops
September 14 - Grower's Workshop: Farm Business Planning and Management - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Kansas City MO, $ fee - http://www.growinggrowers.com/growing-growers-workshops

Central (Booneville, California, Camdenton, Columbia, Fayette, Fulton, Hermann, Jefferson City, Linn, Marshall, Mexico, Montgomery City, Osage Beach, Rocheport, Tuscumbia, Versailles, Vienna)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

Ongoing - Home Performance with Energy Star - Save an average of 29% on utility bills by participating in an assessment and upgrades (at least partially covered by grants) of your home's heating and cooling systems - http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Home_Performance/ homeperformance.php
Ongoing - Boone's Lick Master Naturalists seeking volunteer projects - do you need volunteers with naturalist credentials? contact Meredith Donaldson mjdonlsn(at) aol.com for information on qualifying for a master naturalist project
Cache/Sparks Birding Trips - Wednesdays, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, meet at the southwest corner of the Parkade Center Parking lot on Business Loop 70 - Call Bill Clark at 573-474-4510 to confirm you are attending or to get more information.Call Bill Clark at 573-474-4510 to confirm you are attending or to get more information.
Second Saturdays- Columbia Crawdads Stream Team Cleanup - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp
Second Saturdays - Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Association Kayak Meetup - 8:30 am to noon, Kayak Launch at Ha Ha Tonka Cove, second Saturdays through September - Mo Stream Team Calendar

Other Events

May 4 - Binder Lake Clean Up - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, "Fishing Shack" northwest corner of the lake on Binder Lake Road, Jefferson City, dress for a cleanup - Mo Stream Team Calendar
May 11 - Caving in the Ozarks - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Meramec State Park, contingent on absence of white-nose syndrome, bring lunch, complete gear list upon reservation, ages 6 and older, $15 for non-members - http://www.earthsclassroom.org/family.html

http://columbiaclimatechangecoalition.org

May 11 - Columbia Crawdads Monthly Cleanup - contact volunteer@gocolumbiamo.com for next time and location - Mo Stream Team Calendar
May 11 - First Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Association Kayak Meetup - 8:30 am to noon, Kayak Launch at Ha Ha Tonka Cove, second Saturdays through September - Mo Stream Team Calendar
May 14 - Big Muddy Speaker: Location, Location, Location, How MIssouri River Geology Shapes Restoration and Management - 6:00 pm Social Hour, 7:00 pm Presentation, Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro in Rocheport -http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp
May 17 to 20 - River Rally 2013 National Conference - Union Station, St. Louis, annual gathering of water conservationists, with a focus on education, inspiration and celebration - http://www.rivernetwork.org/programs/river-rally
May 19 - Edible Columbia, A Harvest Garden Tour and Dinner - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Columbia, $10-$20 donation per ticket includes dinner at Comedor Popular($7.50 for low-income/students, $5 for ages 6 to 12, kids under 6 free), advance tickets required - call 573-875-0539 for more info
May 24 - Family Ecology Canoe Day Trips - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Courtois Creek, moderate canoeing, ages 6 and older, $22 per particpant, reservations required - http://www.earthsclassroom.org/family.html
June 1 - 7th Annual Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale - 7:00 am to 11:00 am (5$ gets a 6:00 am admission) MU Surplus Property, 1507 Capen Park Road, Columbia - sustainability.missouri.edu/tigertreasures
June 8 Glasgow Missouri River Cleanup - 8:30 am to Noon, Stump Island Park Boat Access, Glasgow- Mo Stream Team Events
June 11 - Big Muddy Speaker Series: Prehistory of the Lower Missouri River - 6:00 Social Time, 7:00 pm Presentation, Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro, Rocheport - Mo Stream Team Events
June 17 to 21 - Katy Trail Ride - Registration opens March 1 - http://mostateparks.com/2013-katy-trail-ride
June 21 - Family Ecology Canoe Day Trips - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Huzzah Creek, moderate canoeing, ages 6 and older, $22 per particpant, reservations required - http://www.earthsclassroom.org/family.html
July 8 - Family Ecology Canoe Day Trips - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Upper Meramec, for beginners, ages 6 and older, $22 per particpant, reservations required - http://www.earthsclassroom.org/family.html
July 15 - Family Ecology Canoe Day Trips - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Middle Meramec,for beginners, ages 6 and older, $22 per particpant, reservations required - http://www.earthsclassroom.org/family.html
September 14 - Sustainable Living Fair - Unitarian Universalist Church, Shepard Blvd, Columiba - http://slfcolumbia.org
September 21 - Earthdance: Columbia - 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Cooper's Landing on the Missouri River outside Columbia, free music and dance peace event synchronized with other Earthdances around the world, vendors welcome - http://earthdancecomo.wordpress.com
September 28 & 29 - Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance 2DamDays - International Flatwater Championship Paddle Marathon - http://2damdays.org

St. Louis (St. Louis, St. Louis Co Cities, Sullivan, Washington)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

Tuesday Night Bike Rides April 3 -September 11 - 6 pm, Alpine Shop, 440 N. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, sponsored by Alpine Shop and Trail Net - https://alpineshop.webconnex.com/tuesdaynight2012
Bites for Botanicals - Fridays 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec St., St. Louis, reservations requested - http://www.stlouisearthday.org/about/calendar/
Green Drinks - Third Tuesdays - Schlafly Bottleworks- 7260 Southwest Ave. (at Manchester) Maplewood - http://www.stlgreendrinks.org/
Hey, There's Nature in My Woods - Fourth Saturdays through October - 9:00 am to 11:00 am, registration 8:30 am, World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, nominal fee - http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/index.php/events
Saturdays and Sundaysin December - World Bird Sanctuary Keeper Talks, World Bird Sanctuary,125 Bald Eagle Road, Valley Park,- 9:00 am, Join a keeper as they do the morning feeding on the exhibit line - http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/index.php/events

Other Events

May 1 - Hiking the Ozarks & Beyond - 7:00 pm, Alpine Shop, Kirkwood Store, registration required, fees may apply - Alpine Stores Calendar
May 2 - Native Plant School: The Art and Function of Combining Native Plants - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, $15 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 4 - Missouri's Wild Mushrooms - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Freund Center, Shaw Nature Reserve,Gray Summit, bring a container for your mushrooms, $24 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 5 - Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day - join teachers, students, stream team members in gathering water samples from 20 sites along the 27 mile watershed, headquarters Greenway Network, 215 Indacom Dr. St. Peters, registration required - Mo Stream Team Events
May 7 - Eating Local: A Focus on Fruit and Dairy - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, (arrive 10 minutes early at gate), Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, $43 non-members - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 7, 14 and 21 - Easy Tree ID for Beginners - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Botanical Room, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, $72 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 8 - Big Muddy Speaker: Taming the Wild Muddy - 6:00 pm, Big A's Restaurant, 308 N Main St. St. Charles - Mo Stream Team Events
May 9 - First Aid in the Outdoors- 7:00 pm, Alpine Shop, Kirkwood Store, registration required, fees may apply - Alpine Stores Calendar
May 10 - Evening Canopy Climb - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (arrive at 5:30 pm) Missouri Botanical Garden, Center for Home Gardening, $43 per person non-members - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 12 - Maline Creek Water Quality Monitoring Event - 1:00 pm, 806 Ferguson Ave, St. Louis- Mo Stream Team Events
May 13 - Meatless Monday - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, $43 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 16 - Green Home Guide: Living Green in a Rental Unit - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, St. Louis, $30 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 19 - Wild Edibles - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Carriage House, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, $24 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 19 - Bike with your Boots On! - Noon, Grants Farm, peddle your bike on Grant's Trail to each WQM site - Mo Stream Team Events
May 21 - Green Home Guide: Your Sustainable Shopping Cart - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, St. Louis, $36 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
May 23 - Bike Maintenance 101 - 7:00 pm, Alpine Shop, Kirkwood Store, registration required, fees may apply - Alpine Stores Calendar
May 25 - Family Food Saturdays - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, dig in to the plants you eat, garden admission - Missouri Botanical Garden Events
May 25 - Wildflower Identification and Ecology - 9:00 am to Noon, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, $20 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 1 - Family Food Saturdays - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, dig into the foods you eat, garden admission fee - Missouri Botanical Garden Events
June 4 - Eating Local: A Cruciferous Carnival - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, (arrive 10 minutes early at gate), Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, $43 non-members - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 6 - Green Home Guide:reMAKE with Perennial - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, St. Louis, $42 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 7 - Evening Canopy Climb - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (arrive at 5:30 pm) Missouri Botanical Garden, Center for Home Gardening, $43 per person non-members - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 8 - Foraging for Wild Foods - 10:00 am to Noon, Center for Home Gardening, MIssouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, $43 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 11 - Bear Safety 101 - 7:00 pm, Alpine Shop, KIrkwood store, registration required, fees may apply - Alpine Stores Calendar
June 29 - Wildflower Identification and Ecology - 8:30 am to 11:30 am, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, $20 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 17 - Shaw Family Adventures: Creek Stomp - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 3 and up with adult, $5 per child, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 22 - Prairie Paintout, Art Show and Botany Walks - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Bethany Springs near Hermann, Farm, 2nd Annual Plein Air Artist Event, free and open to the public - MO Prairie Foundation Events
June 24 - Shaw Family Adventures: Fairy Houses - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 3 and up with adult, $5 per child, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 26 - Shaw Family Adventures: Missouri Critters - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 3 and up with adult, $5 per child, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 28 - Nighttime Insect Safari - 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 8 and up with adult, $17 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 28 - Shaw Family Adventures: Creek Stomp - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 3 and up with adult, $5 per child, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
June 29 - Pitzman Summer Saturdays: Lady Bug Fun - 10:30 am to Noon, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 4 to 6 with adult, $17 per child with adult, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 8 to 12 - Camp Earthways: Young Green Builders - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Commerce Bank Science Education Center, St. Louis, ages 10 to 13 years, $185 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 9 - Eating Local: The Three Sisters - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, (arrive 10 minutes early at gate), Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, $43 non-members - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 10 - Big Muddy Speaker: One River, One Problem - 6:00 pm Social Time, 6:30 pm Presentation, Big A's Restaurant, 308 N Main St., St.Charles - Mo Stream Team Events
July 12 - Family Night Hike Adventure - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 8 years and up with adults, $10 per person, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 13 - Pitzman Summer Saturday: How Sweet it Is... Fruits in the Garden - 10:30 am to Noon, Beaumont Room, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, children 4 to 6 years with adult, $17 per child and adult, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 15 - Behind the Scenes: Edibles as Ornamentals - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Botanical Room at MIssouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 1 hour walk, $30 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 20 or 21 - Bug Hunt - 11:00 am to 11:45 am or 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, Butterfly House, St. Louis, children ages 2 to 13 with adult, admission fee - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 20 - Great Green Adventures: Discover Missouri Natives - 10:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, children 6 to 12 years, $3 per child (up to 3 children with adult) non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 20 - Pitzman summer Saturday: Jack's Beans were Magic - 10:30 am to Noon, Beaumont Room at Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, children 4 to 6 years, $17 per child and adult, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
July 26 - Family Night Hike Adventure - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, children 8 years and up with adults, $10 per person, non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
August 8 - Eating Local: 50 - Mile Salads - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, (arrive 10 minutes early at gate), Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, $43 non-members - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
August 10 - Green Home Guide: Eco -Friendly Furniture Restoration - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, St. Louis, $54 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
August 22 - Bike Maintenance 101 - 7:00 pm, Alpine Shop, Kirkwood Store, registration required, fees may apply - Alpine Stores Calendar
August 24 - Wildflower Identification and Ecology - 8:30 am to 11:30 am, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, $20 non-member - Missouri Botanical Garden Classes
October 24 - Bike Maintenance 101 - 7:00 pm, Alpine Shop, Kirkwood Store, registration required, fees may apply - Alpine Stores Calendar

Southwest (Bolivar, Branson, Carthage, Joplin, Lebanon, Marshfield, Monett, Nixa, Ozark, Springfield)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

1st Fridays - Watershed Committee of the Ozarks - 7:30 am, Library, 397 E.Central, Springfield - http://watershedcommittee.org/
2nd Thursdays - Friends of the Garden Board Meeting - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Botanical Center, Springfield - http://www.parkboard.org/calendar_botanical.htm
3rd Tuesdays -Springfield Area Herb Society - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Botanical Center,Springfield - http://www.parkboard.org/calendar_botanical.htm
3rd Thursdays - Greater Ozarks Audubon - 7:00 pm, Springfield Conservation Nature Center - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/index.html
4th Tuesdays -Springfield MO Native Plant Society - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Botanical Center, Springfield - http://www.parkboard.org/calendar_botanical.htm
Various Times - Dickerson Park Zoo Programs - pre school to 3rd Grade, Roots and Shoots for older grades - http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org/zoo-education.html

Other Events

May 3 - National Wildflower Week Walk - 10:00 am, Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, rsvp by Wed prior 417-891-1515- http://www.parkboard.org/botanical/docs/spring13.pdf
May 10 - Public Gardens Day, ButterflyHouse Opening - Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield - http://www.parkboard.org/botanical/docs/spring13.pdf
May 18 - 14th Annual Ozark Greenways Adventure Race - 7:00 am Frisco Trail Mini Storage on Frisco Highline Trail - http://www.greenwayrace.org
May 18 - Scavenger Hunt (National Kids to Parks Event)- 11:00 am, Bennett Spring State Park, Lebanon - http://mostateparks.com/event/60232/scavenger-hunt
May 18 - Young Sprouts in the Garden - Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, free garden and nature activities and crafts for kids - http://www.parkboard.org/botanical/docs/spring13.pdf
May 18 - Field Tour of MPF's Welsch Tract Restoration Project - 10:00 am to Noon, Coyne Prairie in Dade County, see and learn about svanna restoration, brush clearing, invasives removal - MO Prairie Foundation Events
June 3 to 6- Insect Investigations- 9:30 am to 11:30 am OR 12:30 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, ages 4 to 5, $85 non members - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
June 8 - 2nd Annual Dam Jam Downtown & Crawdad Boil - 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Park Central Square, Springfield, free family event - http://www.jamesriverbasin.com/Events/view/6
June 10 to 13 -Deep Down Underground- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 3 to 5, students must bring sack lunch and drink each day, $185 non members, additional fee may apply - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
June 24 to 27 - Science of the Outdoors- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday, 9:00 am Tuesday to 3:00 pm Thursday, Overnight at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 3 to 5, bring sack lunch Monday and Tuesday, $185 non members, - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
July 5 - Butterflies - 10:00 am, Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, rsvp by Wed prior 417-891-1515- http://www.parkboard.org/botanical/docs/spring13.pdf
July 8 to 11- Insect Investigations- 9:30 am to 11:30 am OR 12:30 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, ages 4 to 5, $85 non members - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
July 8 to 11 - Discover Your Watershed - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 3 to 5, students must bring sack lunch and drink each day, $185 non members, additional $30 transportation fee- http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
July 15 to 18 - A House is a House for Me - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 1 and 2, students must bring sack lunch and drink each day $185 non members, additional fee may apply - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
July 15 to 18 -Deep Down Underground- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 3 to 5, students must bring sack lunch and drink each day, $185 non members, additional fee may apply - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
July 22 to 25 - Ocean Adventures - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, DiVentures, 5225 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, grades 3 to 5, students must bring sack lunch and drink each day, $185 non members, additional $50 fee - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
July 22 to 25 - Discover Your Watershed - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 6 to 8, students must bring sack lunch and drink each day, $185 non members, additional $30 transportation fee- http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/
August 5 to 8 - Science of the Outdoors- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday, 9:00 am Tuesday to 3:00 pm Thursday, Overnights at Prairie State Park, Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, Springfield, grades 3 to 5, bring sack lunch Monday and Tuesday, $185 non members, - http://www.discoverycenter.org/pages/discovery_center_summer_workshops/

Ozark (Cabool, Eminence, Huston, Mountain Grove, Rolla, Saint James, Salem, Waynesville, West Plains, Willow Springs, Winona)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

3rd Wednesday Even Numbered Months - Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association Meeting - 6:30 pm potluck, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Meeting, VFW Hall, Hwy 17 then left on 1st Street, Mountain View - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp
4th Thursdays - Big Piney River Watershed Meeting - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 810 S. Sam Houston Blvd, next to Hardee's - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

Other Events

May 4 - HIke Indian Trail Nature Area - 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Indian Trail Conservation Area north of Salem - MO Paririe Foundation Events
May 4 - Night Sky Viewing - 7:30 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, telescopes provided - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
May 4 - Spring Kid's Free Fishing Day - 6:30 am to 8:15 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, a portion of Spring Branch will be reserved for kids 15 years and under, plus nature-related activities throughout the day - Montauk State Park Events
May 4 - Hummingbird Banding Demonstration - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, free and open to the public - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
May 4 - Photo Tour of Onondaga Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
May 4 - Keep Baker Beautiful - 8;30 am to 1:00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, 20th annual clean up, mulching, trail care, litter pickup, free picnic lunch and one camping coupon per family, pre-registration recommended - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
May 5 - Live Hummingbird Banding Demonstration - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, free and open to the public - Montauk State Park Events
May 9 - Senior Citizen's Trout Fishing Tournament - 6:30 am to 2:00 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, open to folks ages 60 years and up, 2 classes: fly or bait, registration on-site at the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge - Montauk State Park Events
May 9 - Little Stinker's Storytime: Wide-Mouth Bullfrog - 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, children, games, songs and crafts, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
May 10 and 11 - Mill Celebration - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, old time music and dance, arts and crafts, tools and skills, free and open to the public - Montauk State Park Events
May 11 - Discover Nature: Photography Workshop - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, ages 12 years and up, 12 to 16 year olds must have adult present, indoor and outdoor portions, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
May 11 - Wild Edibles Hike - 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, Mudlick Trail trailhead - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
May 12 - Mother's Day Buffet - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, at the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge, bring mom and family for a "buffet" prepared and served by staff - Montauk State Park Events
May 18 - Outdoor Adventures - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, hiking, letterboxing and more - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
May 18 - Mudpie Magic - 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, Middlebrook, all ages, plan on getting muddy exploring nature the old-fashioned way - Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Events
May 18 - Shelters to Shut-Ins Hike - 9:00 am to Noon, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, meet at Mudlick Trail trailhead, moderate, swimming is optional - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
May 18 - The Secret World of Honey Bees - 10:00 am, Montauk State Park, Salem, kids will play bee roles and learn how a hive works, observation hive, hand-cranked honey extractor, making bees wax candles - Montauk State Park Events
May 18 - Kids Learn to Kayak - 1:00 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, kids of all ages can learn how to kayak safely, equipment and instruction provided at park lake, also, free cave tours for kids accompanied by adults paying fee, and crafts, reservations recommended - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
May 18 - Wild Game Cooking - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, ages 12 and up, under 16 must have a parent or guardian present, space limited, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
May 18 - Wappapello Wildlife Safari - 9:00 am to Noon, Lake Wappapello State Park, Williamsville, adventure sites, beach birding, furry fauna, reptiles rock and other adventures, kids must be accompanied, wildlife at night presentation at 8:30 pm - Lake Wappapello State Park Events
May 19 - Photo Tour of Cathedral Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, bring flashlight, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
May 25 - Fire Tower Hike - 9:00 am to Noon, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, meet at visitor center - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
May 25 - Whitewater Bluegrass Band - 7:00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, seating limited, bring lawn chairs or blankets - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
May 25 - Birds of Prey - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, observe live birds in a program provided by the World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis - Montauk State Park Events
May 25 and 26 - Late Night Cathedral Cave Tours - 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm both nights, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, $10 fee, flashlights provided, first come, first served, limited to 30 participants - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 1 - 15th Annual Jacks Fork Cleanup - 8:00 am to 9:00 am at your chosen location (check web site for location), registered participants invited to Alley Mill picnic and drawing for prizes, 6:30 pm (must be present to win!) - Mo Stream Team Events
June 1 - St. Francois Mountains: Exposed! - 9:00 am, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, Middlebrook, moderately rugged 2-mile loop trail across shallow water crossings, about 2 hours, bring water - Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Events
June 1 - Late Night Cathedral Cave Tours - 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm both nights, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, $10 fee, flashlights provided, first come, first served, limited to 30 participants - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 1 - Shut-Ins Shuffle - 1:00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, bottomland forest, wildflowers, waterfalls, litter pick-up on the way back, 3 miles round trip - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
June 1 - Discover Nature: Family Fishing Day - 10;00 am to 2:00 pm, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, catch and release at Mule Camp Pond, fish print T-shirts, contests, aquatic studies and free hot dogs and lemonade, no fishing license required, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
June 1 and 2 - Onondaga Scout Patch Program - Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, patch requirements: touring a cave, hiking a trail, completing a service project and attending an evening program, space limited, reservations required, some fees apply - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 1 - National Trails Day Hike - 9:00 am, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, join master naturalish Danny McMurphy for a short hike at the new Vilander Bluff Natural Area trailhead- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 1 - Footsteps in the Forest - 8:00 am, Lake Wappapello State Park, Willamsville, Asher Creek Trail guided hike, 2 mile loop - Lake Wappapello State Park
June 8 - Open House at Montauk State Park - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Searcy Building, MSP, Salem - Montauk State Park Events
June 8 - Fly Fishing Clinic - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Montauk State Park, Salem, at the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge, all ages, fishing and casting techniques demonstrated, chances to practice casting in an open field, free and open to the public - Montauk State Park Events
June 8 and 9 - Free Fishing Days - 6:30 am to 8:30 pm, Montauk State Park Salem, tag and license not required for these days only - Montauk State Park Events
June 9 - Photo Tour of Onondaga Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 15 - Nature Nuts: Bird Behavior - 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Twine Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, ages 8 to 12 years, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
June 15 - Photo Tour of Cathedral Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, bring flashlight, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 15 - Late Night Cathedral Cave Tours - 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm both nights, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, $10 fee, flashlights provided, first come, first served, limited to 30 participants - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 15 - 7th Annual Current River Cleanup and Kayak give-awary - 8:00 am to 10:00 am registration at various sites (check web site), picnic and kayak drawing (must be present to win) at Round Spriing Groupsite #4 - Mo Stream Team Events
June 15 - Birds Over Baker - 9:00 am to 3;00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson, day-use area, live bird presentations, guided bird hikes, activities, crafts, food and more, Raptor program at 7:00 pm by the World Bird Sanctuary in amphitheater - Sam A. Baker State Park Events
June 22 - Annual Big Piney River Cleanup - 8:00 am registration at locations to be determined - Mo Stream Team Events
June 20 - Outdoor Adventure Club - 9;30 am to 10;30 am, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, ages 10 and under, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
June 22 - Solar Picnic - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, solar ovens, solar cooking, solar crafts - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
June 22 - Discover Nature: Wildthings, Basket-making- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, gather, process and use oak to make a free form basket, space limited, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
July 6 - Hummingbird Banding Demonstration - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, free and open to the public - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
July 6 - Late Night Cathedral Cave Tours - 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm both nights, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, $10 fee, flashlights provided, first come, first served, limited to 30 participants - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
July 12 & 13 - Fifth Annual Water Quality Monitoring Outing and BBQ - Montauk State Park, - Mo Stream Team Events
July 13 - Night Sky Viewing - 9:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, telescopes provided - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
July 13 - Photo Tour of Onondaga Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
July 20 - Historical Lantern Tour - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, adult-oriented, hi-lighted by historical characters from the past, space limited, advance reservation and payment required, $22 adults, $12 for ages 11 to 14 - http://www.onondagafriends.org/historical-cave-lantern-tour.html
July 20 - Nature Nuts: Animal Disappearing Acts - 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, outside Winona, ages 8 to 12 years, registration required - Twin Pines Conservation Center
July 21 - Photo Tour of Cathedral Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately,bring flashlight, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
July 27 - State Wide Stream Team and Water Quality Awards - 10:00 am, Meramec State Park for annual picnic, raffles, naturalist program, kids' programs, live macro dsiplay, canoe races and more - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp
August 3 - Hummingbird Banding Demonstration - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, free and open to the public - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
August 3 - Hot August Nights: Cool Cave Music - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, big room of the cave, seating limited to 75, advance reservations required, refreshments provided - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
August 4 - Photo Tour of Onondaga Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
August 10 - Photo Tour of Cathedral Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, bring flashlight, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
August 17 and 18 - Onondaga Scout Patch Program - Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, patch requirements: touring a cave, hiking a trail, completing a service project and attending an evening program, space limited, reservations required, some fees apply - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
September 7 - Hummingbird Banding Demonstration - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, free and open to the public - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
September 7 - Late Night Cathedral Cave Tours - 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm both nights, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, $10 fee, flashlights provided, first come, first served, limited to 30 participants - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
September 14 - Photo Tour of Onondaga Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
September 14 - Historical Lantern Tour - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, adult-oriented, hi-lighted by historical characters from the past, space limited, advance reservation and payment required, $22 adults, $12 for ages 11 to 14 - http://www.onondagafriends.org/historical-cave-lantern-tour.html
September 15 - Photo Tour of Cathedral Cave - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Onondaga State Park, Leasburg, extended tour of cave to allow picture taking, bring your own camera, bring a flashlight, dress appropriately, cave tour fees apply, register in advance- Onondaga Cave State Park Events
September 28 - Green Living Fair - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, exhibits on recycling, solid waste, organic/sustainable farming, alternative energy and much more - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
October 5 and 6 - Onondaga Scout Patch Program - Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg, patch requirements: touring a cave, hiking a trail, completing a service project and attending an evening program, space limited, reservations required, some fees apply - Onondaga Cave State Park Events
October 26 - World Bird Santuary's Creatures of Myth and Legend and 3rd Annual Campsite Decorating Contest - 7:00 pm, Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg - Onondaga Cave State Park Events

Southeast (Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston)

Ongoing, Weekly or Monthly Events

May 1 to May 31 - Outdoor Inspiration: A Photography exhibit by Dan Bernskoetter-Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
July 2 to July 31 - Outside Jokes: Betty Chmielniak Grace's Outdoor Cartoon Collection - Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events

Other Events

May 3 - Wildheart in Concert - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, all ages - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 4 - Bashin' Trash on the Riverfront - 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Cape Girardeau Riverfront at the shelter in front of Hutson's Furniture, all ages, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 4 - Good Fishin' Holes - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 years and up, a drive through souteast MO to check out the fishing potential of conservation areas, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 4 - Snappers: Aquatic Investigation - 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, use aquatic collection equipment to investigate inhabitants of the fishing pond, ages 7 to 11 years, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 4 - Garden Tour: Trees and Shrubs - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 and up - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 4 - Nature Boxing - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, solve riddles and find cluse to nature boxes located on the trails, families and groups welcome, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 8 - Homeschool: Layers of Leaves - 9:30 am to 11:30 am or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, forest leaf litter critters, ages 6 years and up, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 9 - Spring Bird Walk - 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 years and up, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 9 - Nature Center at Night: Snakes - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, drop in, all ages, youth and adult groups welcome, two presentations at 6 and at 7 - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 9 - Flyfishing - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 years and up, 16 and up must have valid fishing permit, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 9 - Nature Art: Native Dolls - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, decorate a pre-cut doll figure, ages 16 years and up, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 11 - Flyfishing - 9:00 am to 11:30 am or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 years and up, 16 and up must have valid fishing license, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 9 - Nature Art: Native Dolls - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, decorate a pre-cut doll figure, ages 16 years and up, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 11 - Sand Prairie Guided Tour - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, learn about the fascinating sand prairies, swales and savannahs of the Bootheel, bring water and a sack lunch - MO Prairie Foundation Events
May 11 - Advanced Shroomology - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, all ages, advanced mushroom class, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 15 - Wildflower Walk: Trail of Tears- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 16 years and up, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 18 - Lake Paddle for Women - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 16 years and up, bring your own canoe or kayak or reserve one from the nature center, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 18 - Mudpuppies: Chiggers and Ticks - 10:00 am or 11:30 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 3 to 6 years, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 18 - Trail of Tears Photo Scavenger Hunt - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,Trail of Tears State Park, Jackson, pick up a scavenger hunt theme lists and explore the park looking for the themes - Trail of Tears State Park Events
May 21 - Mudpuppies: Chiggers and Ticks - 9:00 am or 11:00 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 3 to 6 years, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
May 25 - Tadpoles: Going on a Bear Picnic - 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 0 to 2 years, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 1 - Sheppard Point Discovery Hike - 10:00 am, Trail of Tears State Park, Jackson, see a popular trail from a geologist's perspective, bring water and snacks - Trail of Tears State Park Events
June 6 and 7 - Outdoor Adventure Camp - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days,, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 to 11 years, hiking, canoeing, fishing, habitats of SE MO, registration required, participants must register for and attend both days, participants must bring a sack lunch - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 6 - First Aid Basics for the Outdoors - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 years and up, learn how to splint, control bleeding, care for minor injuries outdoors, registration requied - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 8 - Families in Nature - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, sampling of outdoor activities, bring a picnic lunch, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 11 and 12 - Outdoor Adventure Camp - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days,, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 to 11 years, hiking, canoeing, fishing, habitats of SE MO, registration required, participants must register for and attend both days, participants must bring a sack lunch - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 12 - Outdoor Hazards - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, all ages, youth and adult groups welcome - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 13 - Nature Center at Night: Family Canoeing - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 5 years and up,youth and adult groups welcome, drop in to take a canoe for a spin on the pond - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 13 - Nature Art: Water Memories - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 16 years and up, make 2-page scrapbook of MO waters - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 15 - Conservation Destination: Cape LaCroix Bluffs - 8:00 am to Noon, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 years and up, short, moderate hike to the limestone bluffs overlooking shrub wetlands, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 15 - Mudpuppies: Using Your Senses - 10:00 am or 11:30 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 3 to 6 years, how animals sense the world around them, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 15 - Snappers: Archery - 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 to 11 years, beginners, bring your own bow or borrow one of the center's bows, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 15 - Meet the Artist: Darlene Revell - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, all ages, photography exhibit " Poems, Petals, Wings and Other Things", drop-in, groups welcome - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 15 - Stream Stomp - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Hubble Creek in Jackson City Park (near Cascade Drive), all ages, join MDC staff to dipnet, seine, explore while wading in the water - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 18 - Mudpuppies: Using Your Senses - 9:00 am or 11:00 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 3 to 6 years, how animals sense the world around them, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 18 - Fire Building - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 years and up, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 20 and 21- Outdoor Adventure Camp - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days,, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 to 11 years, hiking, canoeing, fishing, habitats of SE MO, registration required, participants must register for and attend both days, participants must bring a sack lunch - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 22 - Garden Tour: Garden Tea Party - 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 years and up, teas from native plants, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 22 - Tadpoles: Something's Fishy - 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 0 to 2 years, find out about fish, registration required - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 22 - Nature Art: Water Memories -2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 16 years and up, make 2-page scrapbook of MO waters - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 25 and 26- Outdoor Adventure Camp - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days,, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, ages 7 to 11 years, hiking, canoeing, fishing, habitats of SE MO, registration required, participants must register for and attend both days, participants must bring a sack lunch - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 29 - Tools of the Past - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, all ages, drop in and try your hand with a pump drill, watch "Arrowhead Fred" work up a piece of flint and look at other tools from the past, groups welcome - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
June 29 - Dutch Oven Drop-by - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, all ages, drop in by the campfire to learn Dutch Oven techniques, groups welcome - Cape Girardeau Nature Center Events
July 15 to 18 - Explore Your World Summer Youth Program - 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Jackson City Park Shelter #1, explores the world of nature and science, $20 - http://www.jacksonmo.org/ParksAndRecreation/Events.aspx

Statewide Conferences and Events

May 17 to 20 - River Rally 2013 National Conference - Union Station, St. Louis, annual gathering of water conservationists, with a focus on education, inspiration and celebration - http://www.rivernetwork.org/programs/river-rally
May 18 - National Kids to Parks Day in MIssouri State Parks Calendar - http://mostateparks.com/page/60230/national-kids-parks-day
June 1 - National Trails Day in Missouri State Parks - http://mostateparks.com/page/60400/national-trails-day
July 23 to 26 - Missouri River 340 Race - an endurance race across the state of Missouri from Kansas City to St. Charles - http://rivermiles.com/mr340/
July 27 - State Wide Stream Team and Water Quality Awards - 10:00 am, Meramec State Park for annual picnic, raffles, naturalist program, kids' programs, live macro dsiplay, canoe races and more - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp
September 11 to 14 - Association of Missouri Interpreters Conference: Interpreting New Heights in the Depths of the Ozarks - Branson - accepting presenters on Cultural Interpretations, Natural Interpretation, Administration and Supervision - submission deadline June 15, 2013 john.miller@mdc.mo.gov
October 5 and 6 - Science Teachers of Missouri Conference - Battle High School, Columbia - submission deadline June 1, 2013 - http://www.stom.org/conference.php
November 2 - Missouri Environmental Education Conference: Green to the Core - Blue Ridge Elementary School, Columbia - submission deadline May 31, 2013 - 2013 MO EE Conference

National/International Conferences and Events

May 17 to 20 - River Rally 2013 National Conference - Union Station, St. Louis, annual gathering of water conservationists, with a focus on education, inspiration and celebration - http://www.rivernetwork.org/programs/river-rally
May 18 - National Kids to Parks Day - pledge to take a kid to a park - http://kidstoparks.org

Missouri Environmental Education Association

Calendar of Outdoor, Nature, Environment and Sustainabilty Events in Missouri and nearby areas

Northwest (Cameron, St. Joseph, Maryville, Trenton)

Northeast (Hannibal, Kirksville, Macon, Mexico, Moberly)

Kansas City (Blue Springs, Excelsior Springs, Grandview, Gladstone, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Sedalia, Warrensburg

Central (Booneville, California, Camdenton, Columbia, Fayette, Fulton, Hermann, Jefferson City, Linn, Marshall, Mexico, Montgomery City, Osage Beach, Rocheport, Tuscumbia, Versailles, Vienna)

St. Louis (St. Louis, St. Louis Co Cities, Sullivan, Washington)

Southwest (Bolivar, Branson, Carthage, Joplin, Lebanon, Marshfield, Monett, Nixa, Ozark, Springfield)

Ozark (Cabool, Eminence, Huston, Mountain Grove, Rolla, Saint James, Salem, Waynesville, West Plains, Willow Springs, Winona)

Southeast (Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston)

Statewide Conferences and Events

National/International Conferences and Events