Makenzie Williams
Host, Discover NatureMakenzie Williams is a Metro Media Specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), based in the Southeast Regional Office.
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If copperheads are a fear factor for you, there is hope and help. Since they don’t look like other Missouri snakes, they are easy to identify and avoid. -
Have some family fun in your own backyard this fall with creatures that fly by night. Moth Sugaring is an old adventure with new thrills. -
Persimmons are a sweet fall treat often used in breads, puddings, and pies. They're also a favorite for wildlife (so you may have to race the raccoons to harvest them). -
Fall is a great time for hiking. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing, and our conservation areas offer many choices. -
Have you ever noticed birds flying around the lights while enjoying your favorite team play on summer evenings? -
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Did you know that out of the twenty varieties of armadillos found in Central and South America, only one species made its home in our country and state? -
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If you're looking for a new adventure this summer, especially one that is healthy, tasty, and can involve the whole family, berry picking may be right for you. -
Just think: If badgers could help us with our gardening activities, our plants would always be in tip-top shape.
