<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=36inn0_0wMJKu2m00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=36inn0_0wMJKu2m00" width="250" height="322" >BodyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Runge Conservation Nature Center this November. MDC staff at the nature center have many exciting conservation-themed events planned for the upcoming month. November events include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Sowing Winter Seeds Nov. 2, from 10:00-11:30 a.m.: Winter sowing is a great way to add more native plants to your property. Jane Haslag, Missouri Prairie Foundation board member, will demonstrate for participants the step-by-step process of this easy and inexpensive method of starting native seeds outside in recycled containers during the winter. This event is for participants ages 16 and older. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zG.</li><li>Day with Ducks and Decoys Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.: Visit with members of the Missouri Duck Decoy Collectors and view a variety of decoys from the last century. Learn about the materials and artistry that went into creating these unique works of art that also served an important purpose. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome.</li><li>Conservation Kids Clever Corvids Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.: Crows, jays, and other members of the corvid family are among the most intelligent animals in the world. Participants ages 7-12 are invited to this event to explore what make crows and jays so gifted. Participants will learn how the corvids go about solving complex issues, and then they can test their own problem-solving skills. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zx.</li><li>Archery Through the Ages Nov. 25, from 1-4 p.m.: Explore the evolution of archery through this hands-on journey featuring atlatl, crossbow, and compound bow. This event is suitable for those ages 10 and older of all skill levels. Participants are asked to dress for the weather, bring water and snacks as desired, and bring a lawn chair. The event will begin at the outdoor pavilion before walking to the archery range as a group. Please note that the outdoor range may not be accessible to participants who use a wheelchair or crutches. Please check for availability of an all-terrain wheelchair by contacting the program instructor, Sarah Easton at sarah.easton@mdc.mo.gov at least two weeks in advance of the program date. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zY.</li></ul>For a complete list of events at Runge Conservation Nature Center this November, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/48q. All events are free to the public and most events have limited space, so be sure to plan ahead and register for any events you’d like to attend.Runge Conservation Nature Center trails are open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day, and the nature center building is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The area is located at 330 Commerce Drive in Jefferson City.</div></body>

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Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City hosts variety of events for November

Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Runge Conservation Nature Center this November. MDC staff at the nature center have many exciting conservation-themed events planned for the upcoming month. November events include but are not limited to:. Sowing Winter Seeds Nov....