Have More Fun, Make Deeper Connections
Remember when you were a kid, how the outdoors seemed mysterious, even a little scary? Maybe you had a special adult who helped you explore nature, who knew the names of plants and animals, could bait a hook, or helped you learn to handle a gun safely. We bet you can still hear his or her voice, still recall the details of those special moments of discovery and mastery.
If you'd like to be that kind of mentor for children or special child in your life, Discover Nature—Families is for you.
Discover Nature—Families programs are designed to help adults and children explore nature and master outdoor skills together.
Throughout the state, our nature and education centers have developed and identified programs that give you and your kids the chance to support each other as you learn to camp, fish, hunt or float.
Whatever your outdoor interest, you'll find something in the schedule of activities below to help you and your family have more fun and make deeper connections with nature—and each other.
Discover Nature—Family Events
| Event and Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Discover Nature Families: LOST! Tuesday, October 14 2008 - Tuesday, October 14 2008 | Burr Oak Woods CNC |
| Discover Nature- Families - Rifle 101 Wednesday, October 15 - Thursday, October 16 2008 | August A. Busch C.A. |
| Changing Leaves Thursday, October 16 2008 - Thursday, October 16 2008 | August A. Busch Memorial C. A. |
| Discover Nature - Families / Overnight Camping Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 19 2008 | Twin Pines Conservation Education Center |
| Discover Nature Families: Archery For Beginners Sunday, October 19 2008 - Sunday, October 19 2008 | Springfield Conservation Nature Center |
| 22nd Annual Poosey Conservation Fall Driving Tour Sunday, October 19 2008 | Poosey Conservation Area, Chillicothe, MO |
| Teddy Roosevelt's Birthday Celebration Saturday, October 25 2008 - Saturday, October 25 2008 | Columbia Bottom Conservation Area |
| Youth Waterfowl Clinic & Hunt Saturday, October 25 2008 - Saturday, October 25 2008 | Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Ed. Center |
| Discover Nature Families Archery Sunday, October 26 2008 - Sunday, October 26 2008 | Parma Woods Shooting Range |
| Wild About Persimmons Wednesday, October 29 2008 - Wednesday, October 29 2008 | Rockwoods Reservation |
| Discover Nature Families-Backpacking 101 Wednesday, October 29 2008 - Wednesday, October 29 2008 | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center |
| Discover Nature-Families: Hikin' the Hills Saturday, November 1 2008 - Saturday, November 1 2008 | Twin Pines Conservation Education Center |
| Owl Prowl Friday, November 7 2008 - Friday, November 7 2008 | Walter Woods Conservation Area |
| Discover the Treasure Bike Hike Saturday, November 8 2008 - Saturday, November 8 2008 | Columbia Bottom Conservation Area |
| Event and Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Discover Nature Families: LOST! Tuesday, October 14 2008 - Tuesday, October 14 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, October 14 | Burr Oak Woods CNC |
| Changing Leaves Thursday, October 16 2008 - Thursday, October 16 2008 reserve by: Wednesday, October 15 | August A. Busch Memorial C. A. |
| Discover Nature - Families / Overnight Camping Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 19 2008 reserve by: Wednesday, October 15 | Twin Pines Conservation Education Center |
| Teddy Roosevelt's Birthday Celebration Saturday, October 25 2008 - Saturday, October 25 2008 reserve by: Friday, October 24 | Columbia Bottom Conservation Area |
| Youth Waterfowl Clinic & Hunt Saturday, October 25 2008 - Saturday, October 25 2008 reserve by: Friday, October 17 | Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Ed. Center |
| Discover Nature Families Archery Sunday, October 26 2008 - Sunday, October 26 2008 reserve by: Saturday, October 25 | Parma Woods Shooting Range |
| Wild About Persimmons Wednesday, October 29 2008 - Wednesday, October 29 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, October 28 | Rockwoods Reservation |
| Discover Nature Families-Backpacking 101 Wednesday, October 29 2008 - Wednesday, October 29 2008 reserve by: Wednesday, October 29 | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center |
| Discover Nature-Families: Hikin' the Hills Saturday, November 1 2008 - Saturday, November 1 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, October 28 | Twin Pines Conservation Education Center |
| Owl Prowl Friday, November 7 2008 - Friday, November 7 2008 reserve by: Friday, November 7 | Walter Woods Conservation Area |
| Discover the Treasure Bike Hike Saturday, November 8 2008 - Saturday, November 8 2008 reserve by: Friday, November 7 | Columbia Bottom Conservation Area |
| Discover Nature-Families-Build a Bat Box Thursday, November 13 2008 - Thursday, November 13 2008 reserve by: Thursday, November 13 | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center |
| Discover Nature Families: Camping Sunday, November 16 2008 - Sunday, November 16 2008 reserve by: Saturday, November 15 | Burr Oak Woods CNC |
| Discover Nature Families-Backyard Birdfeeding Friday, November 21 2008 reserve by: Thursday, November 20 | Northwest Regional Office, St. Joseph, MO |
| Discover Nature-Families: Tracks and T-Shirts Thursday, December 4 2008 - Thursday, December 4 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, December 2 | Twin Pines Conservation Education Center |
Become a volunteer
You can help support these programs when you become a volunteer at an MDC nature center or shooting range and outdoor education center.
