Nature Connections Newsletter

"Nature Connections" is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s newsletter for the Southwest Region, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, Andy Dalton Shooting Range, Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery and the Joplin Office at Wildcat Glades.

It is published on a bimonthly basis and contains information about free programs and special events offered to the general public.

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To receive "Nature Connections" by mail, please call 417-888-4237.

Nature Connections, May/June 2013

Featuring: Staycation, the Buzzword of Summer and a listing of Missouri Department of Conservation related activities and events.

Nature Connections, March/April 2013

Featuring: Trout Fishing in Missouri and a listing of Missouri Conservation related activities and events.

Nature Connections, January/February 2013

Featuring: Return of the Bald Eagle, Symbol of Freedom and a listing of conservation related activities in the Southwest Missouri  region.

Nature Connections, November-December 2012

Featuring: Deer Season Prospects and a listing of activities for November-December 2012.

Nature Connections, September-October 2012

Featuring: Black Bears in Southwest Missouri and a listing of activities for the months of September and October.

Nature Connections, July-August 2012

Featuring: It's Your Land

Retired: Nature Connections, March-April 2012

Featuring: Restoring Native Wildlife, Wire Road Conservation Area and Cave Creek, regional events and more!