Discover Nature

June 19 - June 25

Discover Nature this week as you learn about a most unattractive invasive species.

June 12 - June 18

Discover Nature as young wildlife emerges from hiding places to venture into the world.

Often times, this typically is when conflict occurs between nature and humans. Conservation offices and employees get a wide variety of calls and contacts about young wildlife that may be abandoned by their parents, especially “orphaned deer.” Some people want to raise the supposed orphans themselves, while others want to know where to take the animal to be cared for.

September 12 - September 18

Discover nature this week in the sweet and sour tastes of wild grapes.

Missouri’s wild grapes are smaller than cultivated varieties, though they pack a lot of punch and concentrated flavor, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Our state has seven species of native wild grapes that are found across the state and will bear fruit in bunches starting in late summer.

August 16 - August 22

Discover nature this week as birds get ready for a change of season.

The mall isn’t the only place where fashions are changing in response to the coming fall season. Take a close look at your neighborhood birds and you’ll see they’re already losing their bright colors in preparation for cooler weather.