1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (183+ words) Columbia Missourian Next weekend, Cooper’s Landing will be filled with nature enthusiasts, outdoor recreation people, environmental advocates and conservation connoisseurs of all ages. Conservation Expo 2026 is a three-day event starting with an opening event at 5 p.m. on Friday,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (124+ words) An Anhinga is perched on a railing on Aug. 5 at the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area in Boone County. In the United States, the Anhinga is native largely to areas in the southeast, and it is often called the “Snakebird.” The…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (240+ words) Columbia Missourian 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (138+ words) St. Louis County purchased land for the park in 1964, and the elk came from Yellowstone. Lone Elk Park has a section of trail that terminates on the Meramec River. Most sections of the park can be accessed by foot, bike…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (230+ words) Greg Thoren kneels down April 13 to check cover crops he recently planted — a mix of barley, oats, clover and sugar beets. Last year, he grew corn in the same field in Stockton, Illinois. The plants are just barely poking up…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (79+ words) Columbia Missourian - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Must be at least 8 characters, not contain repeating characters (e.g., 111), and not contain sequential numbers…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (122+ words) Columbia Missourian For the first 22 days of May, bird-enthusiasts from across the state will hike through nature areas with their eyes and ears open to register as many birds as possible as a part of the Missouri Department of Conservation's…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (93+ words) Columbia Missourian Swift Night Out: A Tour Of Bird-Friendly Chimneys in Downtown Columbia hosted by the Columbia Audubon Society (CAS) on Tuesday brought together bird lovers, conservation enthusiasts and history lovers by embracing Chimney Swifts Chimney swifts, these once common,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (200+ words) Cheryl Rosenfeld takes a picture of a plant on April 10 at the Grindstone Nature Area. “I love taking plants’ pictures because they can’t run away," Rosenfeld said. Garrett Frandson has a soft spot for wasps. “They’re always found in any…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (61+ words) After severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings on Friday, the Raptor Rehabilitation Project is spreading awareness about how to rescue small birds. Two owlets were rescued while tornado sirens blared Friday, inspiring the center to name one "Tornado", as previously reported…...