Come on out to Prairie State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, to celebrate the tallgrass prairie during the biennial Prairie Jubilee event. Take part in activities such as a living history loop where you can interact with interpreters and others to learn what it was like to live on the prairie; learn to use an atlatl; observe 19th-century cooking; see horses and wagons; and listen to the sounds of the prairie. Also, be sure to take a ride out to see the bison and try some bison for lunch, followed by homemade desserts. During the event, you will get to visit with people from the Missouri River Bird Observatory, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Fort Scott National Historic Site and George Washington Carver National Monument who partner to protect and preserve the tallgrass prairie.

All traffic is required to enter from the north, as we have one-way traffic on Northwest 150th Lane. Come in via Liberal, Missouri.

Due to the unique and rare diversity of life preserved at Prairie State Park, pets are not allowed on park trails, EXCEPT for Path of the Earth People and Path of the Sky People. This includes during the Prairie Jubilee. Bison graze freely in the park, and this regulation protects both you and your pet. You are welcome to bring your pet to the park's campground and picnic area, but must follow Missouri State Parks' pet rules. This applies to all types of pets except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

This event is free and sponsored by Missouri State Parks.

Event Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Prairie State Park is located at:

128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO | 417-843-6711A

The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites you to Prairie Day, September 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Held in conjunction with Gem City Days in Diamond, Prairie Day commemorates George Washington Carver’s childhood environment through storytelling, music, historic skills demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Volunteers In Parks make this event possible. Co-sponsored by the Carver Birthplace Association, Prairie Day is FREE of charge! Diamond Lions Club will provide food concessions.

Exhibits and demonstrations include Civil War history, archaeology, apple cider making, basket weaving, treadle machine sewing, crocheting, knitting, a quilting bee, woodworking, prairie ecology, pollinators, beekeeping, birds, mammals, fish, and bison history. Kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. Musicians at the music tent include the Vogts Sisters, Abbey Waterworth and Josh Gilbert, and Pickers Post. At the 1881 Carver House, demonstrations include processing and spinning flax, wool spinning, weaving, Dutch oven cooking, lye soap making, food preservation, butter making, and music. Visitors can make butter, dip a candle, and do washboard laundry.

Administered by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver - scientist, educator, and humanitarian. The park is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri, on Highway V, then ¼ mile south on Carver Road.

G.O.A.T. stands for 'Greatest of All Time,' as in the ultimate champs. In Missouri, this means superstar plants that do wonders for nature…native plants that birds, bees, and butterflies depend on to thrive.

If you're a gardener curious about these amazing plants, swing by the 'Goats in the Garden' event at Empire Market on March 9th. The Missouri Master Naturalist, Chert Glades Chapter, will be there to reveal Top 10 picks for different interests and garden situations. 

Do you want to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden? Are you trying to save water, or do you have a problem with too much water? Is your yard all sun or all shade? Are you trying to connect children to nature, or do you just want things to look pretty? 

Drop by our table and discover which plants might fit your needs in the very best way.  Let's level up Missouri's green game, one awesome plant at a time!     

Look for us on March 9, 2024 from 10:00 - 2:00

Empire Market

998 E 3rd St, Joplin, MO 64801

Program is Snakes, presented by Newton County Sheriff

advance training hour

Our newest fishing derby is for Ladies only. However men are allowed to attend and assist. Registration begins at 8:00am with free Fishing from 9:00am until noon. Fishing tackle and bait provided. Please do not bring any personal gear. There is no need for a tag or license. There is a four trout limit with no catch and release allowed. We provide everything you need for a fun day of fishing with volunteers to clean and pack your catch on ice. A cooler is recommended to keep your catch fresh. Free coffee and snacks will be provided.

Event date and time

Oct 14, 2023 8:00 am - Oct 14, 2023 12:00 pm (CDT)

Event location name

Neosho National Fish Hatchery

Address

520 Park StreetNeosho,64850MO

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SPECIAL EVENT

EVENT

George Washington Carver National Monument

FEE:

Free.

DATES & TIMES

Date:

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

TYPE OF EVENT

Children’s Program

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Guided Tour

Living History

Performance

Talk

Volunteer Event

Walk

DESCRIPTION

Celebrating life on the Missouri prairie during the late 1800s when George Washington Carver was a child, this event includes basket weaving, candle-making, Dutch-oven cooking, spinning, weaving, storytelling, musical groups, quilting, a junior ranger station, and more.

RESERVATION OR REGISTRATION: NO

CONTACT INFORMATION

Curtis Gregory
417.325.4151
Contact Us

9/9/2023 | PRAIRIE STATE PARK | MINDENMINES, MO

Prairie State Park will have a Guided Bison Saunter starting at the Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center at 10 a.m.

“What is a ‘saunter’?” you say? According to Merriam-Webster, “saunter” means "to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : STROLL" (that is, to walk at a slower pace to take in all the surroundings). That sounds better than a hike. Come out and get that “prairie feeling” from centuries past, and while you are at it, get some exercise. Prairie State Park encompasses almost 4,000 acres of tallgrass prairie, which once covered 33% of Missouri. Now, less than half of 1% remains.

Has the heat got you down? The bison don't mind. They have shed much of their fur and are able to handle the temperatures. For more than 5,000 years they have coped with this weather.

Visitors should be prepared for at least a 2-mile saunter over uneven terrain. Since we won’t know the location of the bison until the morning of the event, bringing water and snacks and wearing sturdy footwear is recommended. Be sure to come prepared for the weather.

Due to the unique and rare diversity of life preserved at Prairie State Park, pets are not allowed on park trails, EXCEPT for Path of the Earth People and Path of the Sky People. Bison graze freely in the park, and this regulation protects both you and your pet. You are welcome to bring your pet to the park’s campground and picnic area, but you must follow Missouri State Park’s pet rules. This applies to all types of pets except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

Registration is required, and the event is limited to 25 participants. To register, call 417-843-6711.

EVENT TIME: 10 A.M. - NOON

128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO | 417-843-6711

6/24/2023 | PRAIRIE STATE PARK | MINDENMINES, MO

Come join us at Prairie State Park as we learn about two wild cats native to Missouri: bobcats and mountain lions. Learn how these magnificent creatures live, and what they eat, and what you should do if you happen to cross paths with one of them. A bobcat mount and a mountain lion pelt will be available for viewing.

To accommodate anticipated attendance numbers, two classes will be held. The first class will be Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to noon; the second class will be Tuesday, June 27, from 7-9 p.m. Each class is designed for adults and children ages 5 and up. Class size is limited to 35. To register, call 417-843-6711. Must be registered by June 17.

Due to the unique and rare diversity of life preserved at Prairie State Park, pets are not allowed on park trails, EXCEPT for Path of the Earth People and Path of the Sky People. Bison graze freely in the park, and this regulation protects both you and your pet. You are welcome to bring your pet to the park’s campground and picnic area, but you must follow Missouri State Park’s pet rules. This applies to all types of pets except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

For more information about this event, call the park at 417-843-6711.

EVENT DATES AND TIMES:

• June 24, 10 a.m. to noon

• June 27, 7-9 p.m.

Prairie State Park is located at:

128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO | 417-843-6711

DETAILS

Date:

June 21

Time:

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Website:

https://bit.ly/WCSummerSolsticeHike2023

ORGANIZER

Wildcat Glades Friends Group

Phone:

4177087713

VENUE

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage

301 Riviera Drive
JOPLIN, MO 64804 United States + Google Map

Free class sponsored by U.S. Bank for ages 13 and up.

What better way to welcome summer than to spend your evening out on the trails? June 21st is the longest day of the year, and Wildcat Glades Nature Group volunteers are planning to take advantage of the extra sunlight. Join us to hike the entire 4-mile trail through Wildcat Park! This hike will be for those that can handle long hikes and periods of steep/rough terrain. Bring your hiking poles (if you want to!), hiking shoes, water and maybe even a small snack. Participants will learn a bit about what our Nature Group does, and will also learn some tree identification along the way. This program will be limited to a certain number of participants, and you must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing robin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/WCSummerSolsticeHike2023.

Native grassland reconstructions offer a sustainable approach to feeding livestock while providing environmental benefits. Native pastures that include grasses and forbs for grazing animals also provide habitat and food for pollinating insects and birds, and help protect water quality. Learn from Rick and Jerod how to make the transition on your own land and the impact it can have.

Rick Rath Rick Rath is the district supervisor in the Frontier District for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Prior to that, he was an MDC Private Lands Conservationist in Dade, Cedar, and Polk counties. In that role, Rath specialized in prairie management and incorporating native forages into grazing systems.

MPF’s Director of Prairie Management Jerod Huebner oversees prairie management planning and execution including invasive species control, prescribed fire, and all other aspects of the stewardship of MPF’s prairies.

This webinar, to be held via Zoom, will include a 45-minute presentation followed by a question/answer session. A link to a recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants.

Cost: Free

Register Here

If you have questions about registration, please contact outreach@moprairie.org.

Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Registration Open   284 of 300 seats remaining

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LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Meeting on:Located at:

Start TimeEnd TimeWednesday, June 21, 20233:00 PMWednesday, June 21, 20234:00 PM

MDC Virtual Nature Center

Additional Information:Instructed by:Whether you find them creepy, cool or both, people often find snakes fascinating. Join us virtually to learn more about the 40+ species of snakes in our state. We'll discuss why snakes are beneficial and go over some of our more common snakes as well as our venomous species in the state. All ages. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. This program will not be recorded.AMY J JUHALA

Email InstructorCancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Age Policy:

This event is open to all ages.

If you are having difficulty registering online, you can contact the phone registration vendor at 1.888.283.0364. Event call center hours are M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This phone number is for event registration only.

DETAILS

Date:

June 20

Time:

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

VENUE

Landreth Park

1001 NW Murphy Blvd
Joplin, Joplin 6480 + Google Map

Birds are busy building nests and raising young! This incredible spectacle might seem like it is only visible in areas that are far away from cities, but all sorts of birds can be found right in the middle of Joplin! Interesting and beautiful birds are found in our local parks, including Landreth Park. Join us to look for birds such as Eastern Bluebirds and Scissor-Tailed Flycatchers, and to learn the basics of birdwatching. Wildcat Glades Nature Group and Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists will teach participants how to birdwatch. This program will be limited to a certain number of participants, and you must pre-register. You can do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/ConservationInTheParksJune2023. All ages are welcome, but it is recommended for ages 7 and up.