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What’s up with urban coyotes and foxes?

Coyotes and foxes are common urban residents across the U.S. When they are close to home, what can you do to protect your household and how can you help?

The Johnson County Extension Office is hosting a series of free classes with wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. Ricketts will share helpful information on urban coyotes and foxes.
Urban Coyotes: What To […]

August 1st, 2023|Animals|1 Comment

Escape to best places for fall foliage & wildlife

Enjoy nature’s fall foliage display on hiking trails, driving tours or even a vintage train ride adventure in the Midwest and beyond.

In Missouri, find the best locations for catching the brilliant colors of fall maples, oaks, hickory and ash trees in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Fall Colors: Latest Reports & Best Places. Conservationists […]

Explore 34 farms on the Kaw Valley Farm Tour

Take a day trip to explore family-owned farms, bee ranches, pumpkin patches and vineyards, and see how everything from alpacas to zucchini is raised and grown on 34 farms on the Kaw Valley Farm Tour.

The 18th annual farm tour includes farms along the Kaw River from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 1 and […]

Let kids plug in to new nature story time

A new online Nature Stories Around the World launches today with videos of children’s nature stories being read by a biologist and environmental expert.

Margo Farnsworth, author and biomimicry expert and educator, started the new online experience for children and their parents with the help of Sami Aaron, executive director of the non-profit, the Resilient Activist. […]

Download a free, state park activities app

Are you looking for a place to camp, fish, hike or enjoy activities on the water? Download a free app that will give you all the details for locations in Missouri State Parks.

MO Outdoors will also help you locate the best birdwatching and picnic areas and connect you to area regulations, seasonal information and interactive […]