Discover Nature with Missouri's fish fathers. Father’s Day comes around during a popular time of year for family fishing. And two of our more popular fish make pretty good fish fathers.

Discover nature this week with Missouri Hummingbirds. A “glittering fragment of the rainbow” is how an early American naturalist described the hummingbird. He must have been impressed with its shimmering green plumage and crimson throat feathers.

The Vollink Family Observatory officially became part of the Southeast Missouri State University campus in a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the new partnership. Professors, alumni, city officials, and family members were at the site on Wed. May 28 to introduce the new facility.

Discover nature this week with Missouri's caterpillars. The bright wings of butterflies catch your eyes, and many people notice. But few notice naturally drab caterpillars.

Discover nature this week with Missouri wrens. Wrens are among the smallest songbirds, yet they make their presence known in a big way. They are both loud and persistent singers.

Kamryn Flowers shares how hands-on field experiences, working with children across different age groups, and taking advantage of teaching opportunities like substituting and working with children with autism helped shape her into the educator she is today.

Kamryn Flowers shares how hands-on field experiences, working with children across different age groups, and taking advantage of teaching opportunities like substituting and working with children with autism helped shape her into the educator she is today.

Evidenced by a new Economic Impact Study presented to the SEMO Board of Governors by international labor market analytics firm Lightcast, Southeast Missouri State University makes a profound and far-reaching contribution to Missouri’s economy. The report reveals that SEMO contributed a staggering $1.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2023-24, equivalent to supporting 14,725 jobs across Missouri and providing a substantial return for the students and taxpayers who invest in the University.

Many House Democrats did not vote for the bill because it contains language that they say could allow campus student groups to legally engage in discriminatory behavior.

All wildlife requires three elements to survive: food, water, and shelter. You can attract the greatest variety and amount of wildlife to your backyard by providing a variety of those sources.