Outdoor Living Archives - Page 2 of 28

With summer holiday celebrations underway, the MDC is urging the public to be careful with potential fire sources

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting a class to guide you in your sassafras paddle-making endeavors.

Although squirrels may not be as popular as deer or turkey, squirrels are enjoyable to hunt while filling the dinner table.

The U.S. Forest Service announced that the Greer Spring Trailhead has experienced issues due to weather and time.

Homeowners are returning to a wartime tradition by planting Victory Gardens in their backyards. These gardens provide fresh food.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages motorists to slow down and give turtles a break as they cross roads this spring.

The Farmer’s Daughter in Thayer, Missouri, is hosting a second Spring Foraging Workshop: Medicinal Plants of the Ozarks on May 20, 2026.

The Thayer-Mammoth Spring Rotary Club is renting garden spaces. This year, they have aleady bee tilled and are ready for your touch.

Invasive plants are entering our state. The MDC is hosting a virtual class discussing native versus invasive plants.

Baby wildlife are prevalent and look irresistible. Baby animals are left in seclusion while a parent searches for food or another den.

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If you arise early this month, especially on Friday, you may see something extra special: a comet! It is visible in the night sky in April.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in West Plains is hosting a workshop discussing pond management.