Discover Nature
Every week there are new marvels to look for in the outdoors, and Discover Nature highlights these attractions. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Makenzie Williams brings us the stories of river otters, luna moths, red buds, and other actors as they take center stage in nature’s theater.
Latest Episodes
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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. -
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.
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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). -
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).
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Fall is a great time for hiking. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing, and our conservation areas offer many choices. -
Fall is a great time for hiking. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing, and our conservation areas offer many choices.
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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?
