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A major tool for bird conservation: your yard
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (518+ words) A sparrow perches on a tree in Columbia. Dozens of bird species " such as robins, cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers and more " can thrive in the urban environment through habitats created in backyards. Growing cities contribute to habitat loss for birds and…...
Bumblebees able to problem solve despite having tiny brains
2+ week, 6+ day ago (745+ words) Bumblebees are the brainboxes of the insect world, suggests new research. The garden pollinators are able to solve puzzles spontaneously " despite having tiny brains, scientists say. Bumblebees were able to complete several new object-manipulation tasks in a series of groundbreaking…...
Missouri Prairie Foundation hosting annual Prairie Bio Blitz and National Prairie Day in Sedalia
3+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) KMZU. com SEDALIA, Mo -" The Missouri Prairie Foundation is hosting its 15th Annual Prairie Bio Blitz and National Prairie Day celebration Saturday, June 6th." This free event will be held at Lordi Marker Prairie near Sedalia with activities beginning at 2 pm." Activities…...
Applications open for 2027 Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) KMZU. com JEFFERSON CITY " Missouri Farmers Care is accepting applications for the 2027 Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award. The award recognizes Missouri farmers and ranchers who show commitment to stewardship and responsible resource management. The 2027 recipient will receive a $5, 000 honorarium and opportunities…...
Local volunteers needed for upcoming Missouri Bird Breeding Survey
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (139+ words) KMZU. com JEFFERSON CITY, Mo -The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking volunteers to assist with vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri ahead of the 2026 North American Breeding Bird Survey. Volunteers will need to conduct their surveys one day during the…...
Can matchmaking save dormice from extinction? | National
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (545+ words) Conservationists have set up a dating agency for dormice to try and help the vulnerable species survive. The U. K. -based Wildwood Trust is gearing up to send 37 of the rodents back into the wild after a successful breeding season. Conservation officer…...
Promising numbers through first half of Missouri's spring turkey season
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (69+ words) KMZU. com CARROLL COUNTY, Mo - Missouri's spring turkey season is just past the halfway point. Carroll County Conservation Agent Mark Bagley says numbers have been good both locally and statewide. Bagley says the season picked up thanks to some recent…...
Promising youth season bodes well for hunters ahead for Missouri's Spring Turkey Season
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (102+ words) KMZU. com CARROLL COUNTY, Mo - Missouri's 2026 Regular Spring Turkey Season gets underway on Monday. This comes after the youth portion of the spring season took place over the weekend. Carroll County Conservation Agent Corporal Mark Bagley reports on a strong…...
Missouri Department of Conservation hosting pond management workshop in Chillicothe
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (109+ words) KMZU. com CHILLICOTHE, Mo - The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a pond management workshop on Thursday in Chillicothe. The free program will run from 6 to 8 pm at the Mildred Building at the Litton Agri-Science Center. Conservation department professionals will…...
Plans announced to expand grazing access on public lands
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) Federal agencies are moving to streamline grazing operations on public lands under a new agreement aimed at improving efficiency for ranchers and strengthening domestic beef production. The U. S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior say the plan will increase…...