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Come learn about restoring Missouri’s Natural Communities such as prairie’s (native grasslands), woodlands, and glades. Private Land Conservationist Luke Anderson will show great examples on private property of these communities. Luke will discuss restoration techniques, biological benefits, and cost share program assistance. There will be plenty of time for questions!

Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spin cast fishing rod and reel. How to cast safely and successfully. How to fasten basic tackle to a fishing line. Learn techniques to catch fish and handle it properly.

Lesson 2: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure bait on hooks.

Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.

Join us for a family fishing day in the park! Fishing poles, tackle, bait, and instruction will be provided. This is a great opportunity for anyone you know who is interested in fishing but does not have the gear to do so. Anyone is welcome. Stop by to grab a fishing pole and start fishing!

Please contact Community Education Assistant Lance Lewis with any questions: Lance.Lewis@mdc.mo.gov

Five Common Missouri Fish - Their Anatomy, Habitat, and Life Cycle. Fishing with Lures and Fishing Regulations. You must take Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 1 and 2 before you can take this class.

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Introduction to Stream Kayaking: July 13 on the Big Piney River between Six Crossings (50.0 river mileage marker) to Big Piney River bridge (54.5 river mileage marker). Participants will meet at Big Piney River Bridge and be shuttled to starting point at Six Crossings access point. Must arrive at Big Piney Bridge by 8:50 am to get shuttled to starting point. Directions to Big Piney Bridge: From Duke, take Route K west to Western Road then across Big Piney Bridge and turn right to gravel bar.

Introduction to Stream Kayaking: July 20 on the Meramec River between MDC Woodson K. Woods River Access (28.2 river mileage marker) to Scotts Ford Access (35.1 river mileage marker). Participants will meet at MDC Scotts Ford Access and be shuttled to starting point on MDC Woodson K. Woods access point. Must arrive at Scotts Ford by 8:50 am to get shuttled to starting point.

What's all this buzz about bees? Join us as we go over it! There will be a presentation about bee species native to Missouri, the life cycle of a bee, as well as why they are important to our ecosystem.

There will also bee a movie and a game of BEE-NGO! It is sure to be a great time.

Please contact Lance Lewis, Community Education Assistant with any questions.

Flatwater Kayaking: July 8th at the Towell Lake Boat Ramp located within Little Prairie CA near Rolla.