Snakes Alive!

Most snakes in Missouri are completely harmless and all of them play an important role in our delicate ecosystems.

People wanting to learn more about these fascinating and often-misunderstood reptiles should sign up for Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Snakes Alive!” on May 29 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. This program will be from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Registration is required for this free program. People can register for this event at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/207997

At the May 29 program, MDC Naturalists Jessie Ballard and Kensi Tillman will talk about the many species of snakes that can be found here in Missouri and why they are so important to the environments they live in. People will also have the opportunity to take a look at live snakes up close.

MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center is located at 201 Riviera Drive.

You may also like the following events from Missouri Dept. of Conservation:

• This Friday, 30th May, 10:30 am, Wild Edibles -- Tasty and Wild W**d and Eat in Clinton
• This Saturday, 31st May, 09:00 am, Hike at Hawn State Park White Oak Trail in Cape Girardeau
• Next Wednesday, 4th June, 05:30 pm, Paddling Sports: Intro to Canoe and Kayak in Carthage