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Knowing what an animal eats can provide interesting insights into how it lives. People can learn more about reptile and amphibian appetites at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Oct. 10 program “Feeding Frenzy.” This free program will be 6-7 p.m. at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center in Branson. This facility is

“Adding value to a cow calf operation is important to its sustainability,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Understanding how your cattle perform in the feedlot and at slaughter and making management decisions to improve these aspects of your cow calf operation potentially add value to your operation. Therefore, through cooperative efforts of

Knowing how to start a campfire with something besides matches can add enjoyment for those who enjoy keeping their camping trips basic and primitive. This knowledge also has a safety function and may be helpful in emergency situations, too. People can learn how start a fire without using matches and can also get some recipes

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites beginner female deer hunters to learn about hunting tactics before a free mentored hunt at Prairie Fork Conservation Area in Callaway County. MDC invites beginner female deer hunters to a free mentored hunt in Williamsburg. This event is open to female deer hunters ages 18 and older who

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free event Oct. 7 at MDC’s Hannibal Office to learn how to use deer tallow. Historically, many parts of harvested deer were used for survival. From meat for consumption to candle making from the tallow, every usable part of a harvested deer was carefully conserved. Participants

The Lions Club will be collecting 16 oz jars of peanut butter through October, to support Hunger Warriors. Hunger Warriors provides food to local school children in food insecure homes, to eat on weekends and school holidays. Donations can be given to any Lions club member, or dropped off at Mercy medical clinic in El

Friday, Sept. 26 – Bulldog Homecoming Parade at 3 p.m. FFA Taco dinner 5-7 p.m. Coronation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 – Saturday, Sept. 27 – 65th annual Black Walnut Festival Walnut Queen contest Saturday 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 – Fair Haven chili and soup supper 4:30-7 p.m. All you can eat Adults:

Setting aside life’s stresses for a while to make notes and sketches on the natural events occurring around you could increase your nature knowledge and your appreciation for the outdoors world. Nature journaling involves studying the details of the outdoors world People can learn more about the educational and therapeutic benefits of nature journaling at

Join us in welcoming Hing Wah Hatch, the featured artist in our current temporary art exhibit. She will be present to answer questions regarding her artwork and will conduct a demonstration of her unique painting style. Additionally, she will provide a limited instruction for those interested in painting alongside her. Please feel free to stop