Events

Cooking outdoors is a great complement to many other outdoor activities. Whether you are camping, fishing, hunting, or enjoying your backyard, this program will add another element to your outdoor experience. This session will focus on frying fish, including the different types of oil, seasonings, and methods.

Registration required (all ages) Did you know a box turtle's favorite food is chicken nuggets? April fool's! Celebrate silliness while watching our naturalist feed the amphibian, snake and turtle ambassadors. The presenter will e-mail the program link to participants both the day before and the day of the program.

Spring is here, and the toms are strutting—it's turkey season! For generations, Missourians have enjoyed chasing these elusive birds. Join us as we dive into the essentials of turkey hunting, from calling and scouting to choosing locations, equipment, techniques, and more. Virtual link will be sent out the week before the class.

Spring is here, and the toms are strutting—it's turkey season! For generations, Missourians have enjoyed chasing these elusive birds. Join us as we dive into the essentials of turkey hunting, from calling and scouting to choosing locations, equipment, techniques, and more.

Walk-in (all ages) Join us for a celebration of nature as seen through the eyes of area students. View student artwork portraying nature in their different neighborhoods, talk with some of the artists then stick around for the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2

Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will be taught how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.

All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.

This class is for Children and Families of all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family.

To register your child, you may need to make a family account, or add them to an existing family account. You can also make you child their own, separate account.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/native-plant-webinars (adults) Adding native plants to any size property supports wildlife with food and shelter. Join guest expert, Gavin Schaefer, and explore Green Roof Gardens in Kansas City. Learn native plants that are adapted to the difficult conditions of a rooftop and wildlife that benefit from these plantings. This program is in partnership with Deep Roots KC.

Join us as we introduce the basics of spring turkey hunting in Missouri. We will cover turkey biology, scouting, calling, proper setup, safety, and much more. Registration required. Ages 6+

164 Bales Rd, Cook Sta, Mo 65449

Drive through gate and up the hill for 0.7 miles and the conference room will be on your left.

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2

Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will be taught how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.

All fishing gear will be provided by the instructors. Please wear clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for outdoor and water activities. It is recommended that participants bring sunglasses, a water bottle, and sunscreen.

This class is for Children and Families of all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

All participants who complete all 4 Discover Nature Fishing Lessons will go home with a free fishing reward to encourage fishing with the family.

To register your child, you may need to make a family account, or add them to an existing family account. You can also make you child their own, separate account.