West Park Mall parking lotThe market sells locally grown produce, fruits, meats, foods, and other products related to agriculture. We will be open every Thursday until November 17th rain or shine. Almost any produce grown in this area can be found in season at the market being sold by the vendor who produced it. ContactPhone: […]
Breakfast & Pictures with Santa at Crossroads Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Crossroads Church Santa is coming to Crossroads! Mark your calendars and get your tickets now! Saturday, December 2nd at 8:30 or 10:30 This is a TICKETED EVENT with limited tickets available! Each $8 Child’s Ticket includes a pancake breakfast, […]
Join us to learn how to identify pecan trees and care for a pecan tree of your own. And learn to make your own cinnamon-flavored roasted pecans. Experience the perfect blend of warmth and sweetness in every bite, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Snakes are often feared because they’re misunderstood. Do you wish you knew more about these secretive reptiles? Here’s your chance! Come meet some of the nature center snakes, learn to identify common snakes, and how to tell venomous from nonvenomous. We’ll also talk about the benefits of having snakes around.
Baubles of Bark: Nature Ornaments Saturday, December 2, 2023, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center With the holiday season just around the corner, it will soon be time to decorate trees. Create your very own Christmas tree ornaments at this festive event. Use natural elements, such as bark, pinecones, and grasses, […]
Join us to learn how to identify pecan trees and care for a pecan tree of your own. And learn to make your own cinnamon-flavored roasted pecans. Experience the perfect blend of warmth and sweetness in every bite, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Discover the importance of Missouri reptiles and amphibians and see what it takes to keep our education animals happy and healthy. Bring your family and watch as we introduce and feed several different reptiles and amphibians.
On Fire for Wildlife Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Join MDC Private Land Conservationist Rachel Settle for a workshop focused on utilizing prescribed fire to manage habitat for deer, turkey, quail, pollinators, and other wildlife. Learn about the history of fire in Missouri and how fire […]
Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. Your blood donation will make a difference, maybe a life or death difference. The nature center is hosting a blood drive and you can make […]
Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap. Woodpeckers are some of Missouri’s most beloved bird species. Their characteristic tap-tap-tapping as they hunt for food has made them one of the most easily recognizable winter birds. Learn about these wonderful woodpeckers, their amazing adaptations, and how to identify Missouri’s seven native species in this virtual program. Please ensure that your MDC account […]