Discover Nature

As temperatures freeze and thaw in late winter, one of the sweetest harvests awaits in the Missouri woods. This week on Discover Nature, tap a tree, and…

This week on Discover Nature, watch for river otters on frozen water.Well suited for life in water, otters have streamlined bodies, fully webbed feet, and…

This week on Discover Nature, watch for an ecological engineer, and unsung steward of streams.The American beaver is also North America’s largest rodent.…

While cruising down a Missouri highway this winter, keep an eye out for a predator on the prowl. Often known as “highway hawks” for their roadside…

Missouri’s resident and migratory bald eagle populations peak in the winter, and now is a great time to look for these iconic American raptors. Mature…

Fire plays an important role in all our lives. To some, memories of campfires bring warm and pleasant feelings, while others remember the horrors of…

The holiday season continues, but as we enter the new year and Christmas trees come down, consider giving one more gift – to nature. Re-using cut…

This week on discover nature, voles (also called meadow mice) are busily working under snow and soil.Voles, often confused with moles and shrews, are more…

This week on Discover Nature, watch for wild fungal fruits growing in the woods. Oyster mushrooms grow in overlapping, shelf-like clusters on stumps,…

Over the river and through the woods… whether out for a hike, or on the hunt for your next Christmas tree, Discover Nature this week, and watch for…