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.
Community & Private Land Unit Staff: The Community and Private Land Unit Staff will be providing land management technical assistance in the Conservation Building from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. During this time staff will be able to provide you with a map of your property and discuss management options for you to implement. Following the discussion, the MDC staff can provide you with your local biologist information to set-up an on-site visit for a more comprehensive management plan.
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.
Community & Private Land Unit Staff: The Community and Private Land Unit Staff will be providing land management technical assistance in the Conservation Building from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. During this time staff will be able to provide you with a map of your property and discuss management options for you to implement. Following the discussion, the MDC staff can provide you with your local biologist information to set-up an on-site visit for a more comprehensive management plan.
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.
Community & Private Land Unit Staff: The Community and Private Land Unit Staff will be providing land management technical assistance in the Conservation Building from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. During this time staff will be able to provide you with a map of your property and discuss management options for you to implement. Following the discussion, the MDC staff can provide you with your local biologist information to set-up an on-site visit for a more comprehensive management plan.
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.