Missouri Streams and Aquatic Life

Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site

Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about these Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features.

Stream Team Macroinvertebrate Mayhem – 4 p.m. in the Big River Day-Use Area

Join park staff for a demonstration of how Missouri stream researchers monitor water quality. Use dragnets to catch aquatic macroinvertebrates in the Big River, and then sort and identify these fascinating creatures. Learn how macroinvertebrates serve as good indicators of stream quality, and find out how we can work together to keep Missouri streams clean!

Catfish of Missouri – 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater

Join park staff for a presentation about Missouri catfish! Learn about the different species, where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. Plus, see photos of some impressively large catfish, and make a catfish windsock to take home with you!

You may also like the following events from Washington State Park:

• This Saturday, 16th August, 02:00 pm, Chorus of Insects in De Soto
• Next Friday, 22nd August, 02:00 pm, Outdoor Classroom: Wildlife Rehabilitation in De Soto
• This month, 30th August, 02:00 pm, Labor Day: A Look Into Mining History in De Soto