Mammals: Night Gliders: Flying Squirrels in MO (VIRTUAL)
Registration period: November 1 – December 6
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Online only
Missouri is home to a nocturnal gliding mammal known as the southern Flying squirrel. By attending this virtual program, you will learn more about their needs, what makes them exceptional gliders and how to attract them to your woods or forest. We will also go over plans for a flying squirrel nest box and how to place them.
Participants will receive the virtual program link at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive this link.
Trees: Endangered Species: The Ozark Chinquapin (VIRTUAL)
Registration period: November 1 – December 11
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online only
The Ozark Chinquapin was a major player in our Ozarks forests; often, it was the dominant tree species on many ridge tops and rocky slopes. The decline of the species had major effects on local wildlife food webs and traditional cultural uses. The hard-working Ozark Chinquapin Foundation, area foresters and local naturalists have been dedicated for almost 15 years in saving this species, and there are several success stories ahead.
This program will look at this unique tree’s place in our local ecology and highlight the foundation’s research and outreach. There are many ways local citizens can help conservation efforts. We invite interested nature enthusiasts to join us and learn about this worthy effort.
Mammals: Missouri’s Giants (VIRTUAL)
Registration period: November 10 – December 17
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online only
Join us as we discuss some of Missouri’s most fascinating large mammals that you may encounter out in the wild.
Nature Art: Pine Needlers (VIRTUAL)
Registration period: November 21 – December 19
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Twin Pines Conservation Education Center
Learn embroidery techniques while also exploring “Wildflowers” by stitching quilt blocks based on that theme.
Registration period: November 21 – December 19
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Twin Pines Conservation Education Center
This class is a 12-month program (June 2024 – May 2025) that meets each month. You will learn simple, but beautiful embroidery techniques as we explore some of the most stunning and unique wildflowers native to Missouri.
By signing up, you are committing to attend all 12 of the monthly sessions so that you will be able to complete all 15 blocks for an entire quilt.