Conservation Demos

Missouri Department of Conservation Demos

Date and Time

Thursday, August 7 - Sunday, August 17

Enjoy various demonstrations daily in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Outdoor Pavilion.

Thursday, Aug 7

Live Raptors: See live birds of prey at the Raptors of Missouri presentation with Dickerson Park Zoo at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug 8

Fish Fry: Fish cooking and cleaning demonstrations on Augand 8 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Invasive Invaders: Find out how to get invasive plants and animals out of Missouri, with displays and activities on the MoDOT lawn next door to the MDC Pavilion.

Saturday, Aug 9

Fish Fry: Fish cooking and cleaning demonstrations on Augand 9 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 10

No demonstrations this day.

Monday, Aug 11

Conservation Volunteers: Learn what it takes to be a volunteer for conservation, including Stream Team and Master Naturalists from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug 12

Conservation Canines: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug 13

Conservation Canines: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 14

Historic Sawmill: See a working scale model sawmill in action at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug 15

Foraging and Wild Edibles: Learn how forage for edible plants, seeds, and fruit at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 16

Montauk Fish Hatchery Truck: Chat with staff from the Montauk Fish Hatchery and see the vehicle they use to stock your favorite fishing spots from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 17

Campfire Cooking: Learn how to cook at the campsite at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.