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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 8:00 am - Monday, April 8, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Is it dark in here to you? Learn more about the solar eclipse in this special edition Agents of Discovery mission leading up to the date of the solar eclipse. Download the Agents of Discovery app and complete solar eclipse-themed challenges around the kid's pond to accomplish the mission.
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024 8:00 am - Monday, April 8, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Welcome, Agent! Your Mission today is to learn about the solar eclipse. At its very simplest, when the Moon passes in between the Earth and the Sun, and the Moon appears to "cover" the Sun as seen from Earth, then we get a solar eclipse. Are you ready? Let's go!
Registration period: December 15 - March 29
Date: Friday, March 29, 2024 4:00 pm - Friday, March 29, 2024 6:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center

Fishing is a great way for kids and families to have fun outdoors, learn about conservation, and make happy memories. Our Discover Nature-Fishing program is a hands-on, four-part fishing instruction series that helps families gain the skills and confidence they need to go fishing on their own.

This program will cover lessons 3 and 4 which are best completed after lessons 1 and 2. Participants will learn about Missouri freshwater ecosystems, common fish, artificial lures, and the regulations regarding fishing in Missouri. The Discover Nature-Fishing program is available for ages 7 and up. We will host this program at the Cape Girardeau Conservation nature Center. Participants will not be required to have a valid fishing license and those who have already completed lessons 1 and 2 will receive fishing related rewards.

Registration period: January 19 - April 3
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:00 pm - Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
With turkey season right around the corner many will be getting their calls ready for the season. This program is designed for new turkey hunters, or anyone wanting to learn more about turkey calls. We’ll learn about the different types of calls, what sounds they make, what they mean, and how to best use them for a given situation. If you have turkey calls at home and would like to learn to be more proficient with them, please bring them with you.
Registration period: January 27 - April 3
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 pm - Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center

Leave your phone at home and take this chance to relax and reconnect with nature. Time in nature is healing, an opportunity to slow down and focus.

Class may take place outdoors if weather permits. Otherwise, we'll practice indoors with suggestions to further your nature time after class. This program is beginner-friendly and mats are provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own mat and other props. Please wear comfortable clothing and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle.

Participants under 18 need to be accompanied by a participating adult. Please register both people. Only those registered may attend program.
Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 5:00 pm - Friday, April 5, 2024 7:30 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Peeeeep, peep, peep, peep. Is it a bird? No! It’s a spring peeper! Come learn about the frogs of Missouri during our big frog event. Join us on our froggy hikes as we visit the ponds on the property to look and listen for live frogs in action. Learn about these amazing amphibians during our presentations at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. See live frogs and other amphibians on display at the nature center, make a froggy craft, or play a froggy game. There’s a hopping good time for everyone! Youth and adult groups welcome.
Registration period: January 23 - April 6
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 1:00 pm - Saturday, April 6, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
This year’s total solar eclipse, April 8, is a spectacular time to see the workings of the solar system on full display. But what happens to the forests, prairies, and swamps of Missouri as the sun takes a brief hiatus? Join us for a fun look at how plants, animals and even weather can change in response to this amazing natural phenomenon.
Registration period: January 19 - April 6
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 2:00 pm - Saturday, April 6, 2024 3:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Ever wonder what it is like to be a snake? Well wonder no longer as we explore the day in the life of a snake just coming out of hibernation. In this program we’ll learn how they wake up and start their year along with some of the special tools they use. We will also have the chance to meet some snakes with some of those special skills.
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:30 pm - Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:30 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Come join the boardgame club for nature lovers! This monthly program will begin with a short program highlighting a different nature-themed board game, and how it relates to Missouri’s mission to have world class fish, forests, and wildlife. After the intro…let the games begin! There will be games available for all experience levels, though on average these games have a higher complexity level than family board game players may be used to, these games are most appropriate for ages 12 and up. You are welcome to bring any snacks and non-alcoholic beverages you wish, as well as nature-themed board games to share from your collection.