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Fish cleaning, cooking demos at Cape Riverfront Market
Posted Monday, May 14, at 1:18 PM Fish cleaning and cooking may not be an intuitive skill, but it can be easily learned. That's why Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Fisheries Management Biologist Dave Knuth will be at the Cape Riverfront Market this Saturday demonstrating fish cleaning and cooking skills...
As a communicator (a media specialist, not a scientist), you won't find me poring over text books. I'm one of those people who absolutely loves a hike in the woods, finding wildflowers and learning about the world around me. But don't ask me to stand around a flower with a field guide. I want to keep moving and exploring...
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. I find it ironic that 75 years ago our agency was started by a citizen-led effort to respond to the depletion of wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, and on this historic anniversary the city of Cape Girardeau is deciding what to do about it's now abundant deer population...
We're taking the phrase "A bird's eye view" seriously these days at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Ameren Missouri has partnered with the Department and The World Bird Sanctuary to supply a daily view of a nesting peregrine falcon, viewed online at www.mdc.mo.gov/node/16934. When I logged on yesterday, the female falcon was preening, making sure her feathers were clean and in order. This morning, she was sitting tight on her nest...
There's an ongoing discussion in Cape Girardeau about possible white-tailed deer management within the city limits. While the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is not advocating on either side of the discussion, we are here to help the city council and residents by providing information on what's worked in other areas throughout the state. ...
Are you smarter than a 5 year old? Know a five year old who can easily identify birds, fish and mammal species? Russell Ludwig of Cape Girardeau can. Russell's parents have brought him to visit the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center at least every other week since he was two years old and he runs through the front door with enthusiasm every time...
My family loves Saturday morning pancakes. The recipe is on page 49 of my worn Betty Crocker cookbook. Since the page has endured countless (weekly) spills and wipe-downs, the book opens right to it with ease. Weekend pancakes are a tradition my father started when I was a kid. I've carried on the sweet tradition with my husband and our son, but these special fellows have added some variation with chocolate chips and sometimes blueberries in the mix. The one constant ingredient is the syrup...
Finding tracks on your property can be exciting, especially if they're large and unfamiliar. Determining the culprit who left those tracks behind is easier if you know what to look for. The recent experience with the live Mountain lion trapped near Centerville was a wonderful opportunity for an in depth lesson in track identification. ...
An element of surprise can make an exciting day even more meaningful. Had I known Thursday morning what was in store for me that day, I would have hopped out of bed with a bit more pep. But, expecting a casual day at the office, I began the day with the usual grumbles...
The holidays are over, but that doesn't mean we don't have any visitors this month. January is the perfect time to go out to our conservation areas and check out who's migrating through. Wednesday afternoon at Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area (CA) in Mississippi County, I was hoping to catch a glimpse of a Whooping crane that was reported on the area earlier in the week. ...
There's a mockingbird that's returned to the Carolina Buckthorn shrub outside my office window for the fourth winter in a row. The thick shrub with its plethora of bright red berries is a prime location for the bird to take shelter from the cold. Mockingbirds are a delight to have around because of their unmatched variety of volume and musical notes. While I work in my office, I enjoy glimpses of the bird as he looks for food or simply takes his post on one of the many branches...
Saturday's Nature Art program at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center left me with no other choice than to give in to the holiday spirit. The theme was "Nature's Décor" and the class left no décor-challenged individual behind. Led by Nature Center Volunteers Sue Corvick and Mary Jane Feiser each participant added natural items such as evergreen branches, holly bunches, magnolia leaves, acorns and pine cones to grape vine wreaths...
While patrolling with conservation agents this week, I had the opportunity to witness how the Telecheck system has become a multi-tool for both hunters and conservation agents. 2011 marks the sixth year since the birth of the Telecheck system, which requires hunters to check deer and turkey electronically--either by phone or Internet. ...
Two loves of my life, Conservation and Star Wars, are about to be intertwined in the same production. This year's annual Creatures of the Night event at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will be Oct. 28 and 29 and it's going to be fabulous...
Ever wonder why some of our native species look like they came from another planet? The thought crossed my mind this week when I was out on the Diversion Channel with Fisheries Biologist Dave Knuth and got an up close look at a Paddlefish. Locally known as a Spoonbill, the designation as Missouri's official state aquatic animal automatically grants the fish some respect. But when I examined the Paddlefish I couldn't help but marvel at how odd it looked...
There's nothing cuter than small children trying to manipulate a fishing pole. This was the scene Saturday as hundreds of people of all ages -- but mostly small children and their parents - converged on the Jerry P. Combs Lake at Little River Conservation Area. ...
It's time for ruby-throated hummingbirds to gear up for their annual fall migration to Central America. That also means it's time for the annual Hummingbird Celebration at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center in Cape Girardeau from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. All activities at this event are free to the public...
Boredom is a rare feeling in conservation. But when that stale nudge hits me, all I have to do is take a peek at our Outdoor Skills Specialist's calendar of upcoming events. DeeDee Dockins is a woman who could put anyone to shame on the shooting range or in the hunting woods. But the cool thing about DeeDee is that even though she could put us all to shame with her outdoorsy prowess, she chooses not to...
Some of my best childhood memories are of playing in the creek near my great-grandparents farm and it's so rewarding to carry on those memories as I make more with my husband and our son. Though the family farm was sold many years ago, I find there's always cool water to be found on our conservation areas and state parks. ...
I had a personal experience with a Black bear this week that made me think of being "Bear Aware" in a whole new way. "Bear Aware" is a phrase that's becoming more common in Missouri. As Missouri's Black bear population grows, so does the likelihood of human-bear interaction. ...
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Candice Davis is the Media Specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation's Southeast and Ozark regions. Though raised to appreciate the Missouri outdoors, Candice is discovering nature on a new and exciting level as she gets up close and personal with snakes, insects, and Southeast Missouri's diverse landscape. Her goal is to share her learning experiences and show Southeast Missourians how they're directly connected to their land.
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