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Greater prairie-chickens are links to Missouri’s once vast native grasslands, and though state endangered, they still dance and “boom” on Harrison County hilltops thanks to conservation partnerships. The males’ noble struts and stomps on hilltop leks to attract hens for mating will be offered via an online webcam this spring. Prairie-chicken conservation is a partnership

The spring turkey hunting youth portion will be April 10 and 11 with the regular spring season running April 19 through May 9. Missouri turkey hunters can expect this spring season to be about as challenging as the past few spring seasons according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The spring turkey hunting season

Ruby-throated hummingbirds travel hundreds of miles back to the U.S. after spending the winter in the south. Clean out those feeders and fill them with nectar – hummingbirds will soon arrive in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to learn more about these tiny fliers during their spring migration. “It’s time

Report for Truman Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, and the Osage River (below Bagnell Dam) General Conditions Water temperatures are gradually warming up. Truman is high and beginning to slowly come down and Lake of the Ozarks is up from last week. Flows are high with the continued high releases from both Truman and Bagnell

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with the Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force (MoIP), the Missouri Community Forestry Council, and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, will host a Callery pear “buy-back” program in Columbia on April 20, from 3–7 p.m. Participants must register at eventbrite.com/e/callery-pear-buy-back-in-columbia-tickets-145356020771, upload at least one photo of each Callery pear

El Dorado Springs went 2-1 during the week of March 29th taking on Bolivar, Walnut Grove, and Liberal. The Bulldogs took on Bolivar on Thursday, April 1st, losing 8-6. Senior Dalton Adams started for the Bulldogs and threw 4 1/3 innings, surrendering 6 runs on 8 hits, striking out five batters. The Bulldogs opened scoring

El Dorado Christian School introduced a new sport to the spring calendar this year. Golf.  Principal Kelly Bryson, Athletic Director Mrs. Becky LeeMasters, and Golf Coach, Mr. Randy Bland are excited and ready for a great season.  The Buffalos first golf competition is April 29. Congratulations to El Dorado Christian.  Pictured with Head Coach, Mrs.

Have you heard? Native plants are an excellent way to help our beloved backyard birds without breaking the bank. In addition to MDC, organizations like Audubon and the Missouri Prairie Foundation provide information to point you in the right direction, including why native plants are best for birds and which may work best in your

Registration is open for the Saturday, June 26, Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Heroes for Hospice 5K/10K Run presented by Craig Lehman-Shelter Insurance. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and will be electronically timed for accuracy. Both courses will begin in front of the CMH Community Rooms and will conclude with a loop around Dunnegan

by Connie Maupin Members met at the museum in Stockton on March 29; the first meeting held since November, 2020 due to the pandemic. The Society hasn’t actually met in the museum since September, 2020. Meetings were held at the Stockton Library so members could social distance.  Members present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President