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Date: Friday, March 1, 2024 8:00 am - Sunday, March 31, 2024 8:00 am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Calling all agents! In this Agents of Discovery mission, explore the natural beauty of Wood Duck Swamp. Using the app and trail prompts, complete challenges and answer questions as you walk through Wood Duck Swamp to complete the mission. Best of luck, agents!
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 pm - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:30 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Ponds can beautify your landscape, supply hours of family fishing fun, and provide habitat for countless Missouri species, from ducks to amphibians. Join MDC Fisheries Biologist Salvador Mondragon for a in-depth plan for managing your pond. Learn about stocking, aquatic plants, and dealing with invasive species so you can pamper your pond and maximize your investment.
Registration period: December 15 - March 21
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:00 pm - Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:00 pm
Location: Online only

Bighead, black, common, grass, and silver carp are all invasive species of fish found in nearly every state in this country and commonly considered a nuisance. What if I told you that was all true and they happen to be beloved sport fish known for impressive fights in most other countries? This fish can be a thrilling new target for your angling pleasure and once you start you won’t want to stop. Join us for this virtual program covering carp angling, equipment, and all the species found in Missouri.

Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program. Registration ends 2 hours before program begins.

Registration period: December 15 - March 23
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:30 am - Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:15 am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Celebrate spring by learning about our bluebird of happiness! These pretty little birds are very busy this time of year raising a family. Through interactive play we will discover what it takes to be a bluebird parent. Babes in the Woods programs are designed to empower parents to introduce babies and toddlers ages 0–2 years to the sights, sounds, and textures of nature.
Registration period: December 15 - March 23
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:15 am - Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:00 am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Celebrate spring by learning about our bluebird of happiness! These pretty little birds are very busy this time of year raising a family. Through interactive play we will discover what it takes to be a bluebird parent. Babes in the Woods programs are designed to empower parents to introduce babies and toddlers ages 0–2 years to the sights, sounds, and textures of nature.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:30 pm - Saturday, March 23, 2024 2:30 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Come learn about the birds traveling through, and returning to, Missouri with the spring weather at our discovery table. We’ll talk about some of the birds you could see soon with the warm weather at your local feeders. Ask our naturalist any questions you may have about some of the returning birds and when will you be able to see your favorites again.
Registration period: December 15 - March 23
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:00 pm - Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:30 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Fungi are one of the most common lifeforms on earth, yet we know so little about them. We do know they provide us with critical medicines, foods, and act as part of nature’s cleanup crew. Come and investigate the secret lives of fungi as we conduct some fun experiments and go on a fungi safari.
Registration period: December 15 - March 26
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 2:00 pm - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 2:30 pm
Location: Online only
March is a busy time for bluebird parents. From finding a nesting location, to building a nest, and defending their home, these busy birds are easy to spot. Join us as we learn more about the interesting lives of Missouri’s state bird and what we can do to help them catch a break. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive a link to the virtual program.
Registration period: December 15 - March 27
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:00 am - Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Are we still in Missouri? Most people don’t realize that southeast Missouri is home to some of the most unique habitats and wildlife found in Missouri. Explore the swamp and bottomlands that help make this ecosystem unique. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like swamp rabbit and otters. This state park is also home to some of Missouri’s state record trees, and you can view many of them along the boardwalk trail. This hiking trip consists of 3 trails found on the area which total nearly 3 miles in the end. All three trails have an easy trail rating. Pack a lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds of Missouri’s southeast between some of the hikes. Participants will meet at the nature center and carpool to the state park.
Registration period: December 15 - March 27
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:00 am - Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:30 am
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Fungi are one of the most common lifeforms on earth, yet we know so little about them. We do know that they provide us with critical medicines, foods, and act as part of nature’s cleanup crew. Come and investigate the secret lives of fungi as we conduct some fun experiments and go on a fungi safari.