<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2kBvHC_1FZ137Uc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2kBvHC_1FZ137Uc00" width="1920" height="1281" ><figcaption>Kids get in the fall spirit, holding freshly carved pumpkins. MDC</figcaption></figure>CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a variety of nature-themed programs during October at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.Programs range from rifle safety and native plants to birding, persimmons and a spooky nighttime hike.Introduction to Rifles will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 3The hands-on, safety-focused course will cover rifle operation, fundamentals, maintenance and safe storage. Participants will attend a presentation, handle different rifles and learn about hunting opportunities. Registration is required at short.mdc.mo.gov/of3.Come See Our Gardens: Winter is Coming will be offered Oct. 14 and Oct. 17An MDC native landscape specialist will lead participants on a tour of the nature center gardens, discussing plants currently in bloom, identifying plant families and offering information on incorporating native plants into home landscapes. Registration for the Oct. 14 program is available at short.mdc.mo.gov/ofw and registration for Oct. 17 is available at short.mdc.mo.gov/ofh.Forest Friends Story Time will be held from 10-11 a.m. Oct. 15The free, family-friendly program will feature seasonal books and interactive storytelling for all ages. Registration is not required.Birding by Season: Fall is scheduled from 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 23Participants will learn about fall resident birds, birding apps and basic bird identification. The program is geared toward beginners, and binoculars will be available to borrow. The class is open to participants age 13 and older. Registration is required at short.mdc.mo.gov/of5.Wild Edibles: Pucker Up for Persimmons will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27Participants will learn about the native persimmon tree, its fruit and the role persimmons play as a food source for wildlife. Registration is required at short.mdc.mo.gov/ofc.A Spooky Little Night Hike will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30On trails behind the nature center, participants will learn about nocturnal wildlife, including owls and other animals active in the woods after dark. The hike is designed for participants age 18 and older. Registration is required at short.mdc.mo.gov/ofT.The Cape Girardeau Nature Center is located at 2289 County Park Drive in Cape Girardeau.A complete list of programs and events is available at mdc.mo.gov.</div></body>

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CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a variety of nature-themed programs during October at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center. Programs range from rifle safety and native plants to birding, persimmons and a spooky nighttime hike. Introduction to Rifles will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct....

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CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a variety of nature-themed programs during October at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

Cape Nature Center Offers Nature Programs For October

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