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Fishing
by Missouri Department of Conservation
Learn about fly fish
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People can get information on fly fishing at a Sept. 17 Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center in Branson.
Fly fishing is a unique form of fishing that has its own set of equipment, lures and strategies. People can learn more about this distinctive style of fishing at the free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program: “Fishing Skills: Introduction to Fly Fishing Gear and Casting” from 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 17 at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation
Center. This program is for ages 11 and up. MDC staff will have several fly rods available to use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
At this program MDC naturalist Bryon Putman will discuss the equipment and how to cast with a fly rod. Waders will not be needed but a brimmed hat and polarized sunglasses are recommended. People can register at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/186749
The Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center is part of MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and is located at 483 Hatchery Road on the west end of Lake Taneycomo near Branson. People can stay informed about upcoming programs at the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center and other nearby
MDC facilities by signing up for text alerts and e-mail bulletins. People who have questions about how to sign up for text alerts from the Shepherd of the
Hills Conservation Center or who want information about upcoming events can call 417-334-4865, ext. 0.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.
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OUTDOORS Nature center programs
You don’t have to be a biologist or a landscaping expert to plan a yard or flower garden that provides good habitat for insects and local wildlife. All you need are the right plants in the right places. With a number of species, you don’t have to wait for spring to begin planting, either. People can learn more about what plantings can be made in future weeks to establish good habitat in their yards for future years at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Native Plants: Planting in the Fall.” This program, which will be Sept. 8 from 10-10:45 a.m. is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center. At this program, MDC Naturalist Jordanya Raos will provide information about native plants and have recommendations for yard and garden designs that will work around the home. This program is open to all ages. People can register for this program at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/ EventDetails/186529 Though this program is free, registration is required to participate using the link above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. This program will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenters. This program will also be an opportunity to get information about the native plant sale at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 24.
MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center is located at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. People wanting more information about this program or other upcoming events at the nature center can call 417-888-4237. People can also call this number to get signed up for text alerts and e-mail bulletins about upcoming programs at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center and other nearby MDC facilities.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.
When & Where
Native Plants: Planting in the Fall Sept. 8 from 10-10:45 a.m. Free virtual program
