Explore Missouri’s nocturnal critters at a free Nature School After Dark event Oct. 30 in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. – What creatures are lurking outside at night? How do you identify them? How can you find them? Find answers to these questions and more at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Nature School After Dark event on Oct. 30 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Boone County Nature School.

This family-friendly event is open to all ages and will consist of storytelling around the campfire, guided night hikes, s’mores over a campfire, a snake station, and more!  Each station offers participants the opportunity to explore nocturnal life in Missouri while learning about the animals that thrive under the cover of darkness. 

Register for this event at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oYv. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Questions about this event can be sent to MDC Education Regional Supervisor Brian Flowers at brian.flowers@mdc.mo.gov.

The Boone County Nature School is located at 8989 South Tom Bass Road in Columbia.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.