Conservation Demos

Missouri Department of Conservation Demos

Date and Time

Thursday, August 8 - Sunday, August 18

Thursday, Aug 8

Live Raptors: See a live eagle and other birds of prey at the Raptors of Missouri presentation with Dickerson Park Zoo, August 8, at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug 9

Happy Birthday Smokey Bear: Celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sing to Smokey and enjoy sweet treats at 11 a.m. on Aug 9. Kids can make a t-shirt or tote bag on Aug. 9, while supplies last.

Invasive Invaders: Find out how to get invasive plants and animals out of Missouri, with displays and activities Aug. 9 on the MoDOT lawn next door to the MDC Pavilion.

Saturday, Aug 10

Happy Birthday Smokey Bear: Celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can make a t-shirt or tote bag on Aug. 10 while supplies last.

Sunday, Aug 11

All Terrain Track Chairs: Learn how people with physical disabilities can get outdoors and enjoy nature on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug 12 – Tuesday, Aug 13

Conservation Canines: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work on Aug. 12 and 13 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug 14

Native Grasslands: Learn the benefits of prairies and native grasslands on Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 15

Fish Hatcheries at Work: Learn how MDC stocks your favorite fish on Aug 15 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug 16 – Saturday, Aug 17

Fish Fry: Fish cooking and cleaning demonstration on Aug. 16 and 17 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 18

Campfire Cooking: Learn how to cook at the campsite on Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.