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Location: Rockwoods Reservation
Date: Dec 02, 2016 06:30 pm - Dec 02, 2016 08:00 pm
(Families)Who’s hooting it up each December evening? Owls, that’s who. You will learn what makes them such effective nighttime hunters and why they hoot so much this time of year.(Reservations begin Nov 18. Please call 636-458-2236)
Reserve by Dec 01, 2016 Location: Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Date: Dec 03, 2016 08:00 am - Dec 03, 2016 04:00 pm
Conservation Destination: Ketcherside Mountain CA
December 3 • Saturday • 8 AM–4 PM
Registration begins November 15 (ages 12+)
Join us for a rugged hike at Ketcherside Mountain Conservation Area. We’ll hike along Royal Gorge Natural Area and stop by Taum Sauk Mountain (Missouri’s highest point). Hike is 4 miles and rated moderate to difficult. Adult supervision required for ages 12-17.
Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Date: Dec 03, 2016 12:00 pm - Dec 03, 2016 05:00 pm
(Ages 12-17 w/ an adult & 18+)
Reservations begin Nov. 21
It’s time to step up you orienteering skills! Apply topographic map interpretation on a 4-6 mile off-trail trek in the Weldon Spring CA. Locate and know your position at all times as you observe landforms and Landmarks. To register, please call 636-441-4554,Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Date: Dec 09, 2016 06:30 pm - Dec 09, 2016 08:00 pm
(Families)
Who’s that hooting it up each December evening?? Owls, that’s who! Come learn what makes them such effective night time hunters and why they hoot so much this time of year. Reservations begin Nov 28th and can be made by calling 636-441-4554, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Date: Dec 10, 2016 05:00 pm - Dec 10, 2016 09:30 pm
(Ages 10 to adult)
Reservations begin Nov. 28
Determine a bearing from a map, point your laser, and then tackle two miles through the northern section of the August A. Busch Conservation Area. Challenge, adventure, and “braggin’ rights” await you with this off-trail trek! To register, please call 636-441-4554,Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Location: Rockwoods Reservation
Date: Dec 16, 2016 09:30 am - Dec 16, 2016 11:30 am
(Ages 6 and up) Join us as we learn about some of the ways animals hide from the winter weather. This class will be both indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather and be prepared for a short hike. (Reservations begin December 2. Please call (636)458-2236)
Reserve by Dec 14, 2016 Location: Rockwoods Reservation
Date: Dec 17, 2016 09:00 am - Dec 17, 2016 12:00 pm
(Any age that can hike 2.5 miles)Come out and go birding on two of our trails, to warm up and have some outdoor fun. Novice, advanced, and expert birders are welcome! A break between trails, hot beverages, and binoculars will be provided.
Reserve by Dec 16, 2016 Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Date: Dec 17, 2016 05:30 pm - Dec 17, 2016 08:30 pm
(All Ages)
Reservations begin Dec. 2
Experience the sounds of the night during a moderate 3.5 mile hike at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. We may hear the howling of coyotes and 2-3 different species of owls calling their mates! To register please call 636-441-4554, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Date: Jan 06, 2017 06:30 pm - Jan 06, 2017 08:00 pm
(Families)
Reservations begin Dec 19
Who’s that hooting it up each January evening?? Owls, that’s who. Learn what makes them such effective night time hunters and why they hoot so much this time of year. To register please call 636-441-4554, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Date: Jan 07, 2017 09:00 am - Jan 07, 2017 03:00 pm
(Ages 12 and up)
Reservations begin Dec 22
Break out of your cabin fever at a winter wildlife haven! We’ll hike Dresser Island 6.5 miles (with an option for 3.5 miles) along the Mississippi River in search of a variety of wildlife including eagles, pelicans, waterfowl, muskrats, deer, and many others. To register, please call 636-441-4554, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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