Outdoors

Registration is open for the fall online University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener course. The 15-week class begins on Aug. 10 and ends in December.

Missouri’s archery season for deer and turkey opens Sept. 15. For those interested in archery hunting and want to try it this fall, now is the time to start shopping for equipment.

GLADSTONE — Two children’s events will explore gardening.

With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds ginseng harvesters and dealers of new regulations that become effective July 1. MDC sent letters to registered ginseng dealers with the information late last year after regulations were approved.

New parents often lament that there is no guidebook to caring for and raising children. This becomes even more apparent when parents must confront illnesses that affect their children. It can be disconcerting when a child is affected by illness and parents feel helpless. Such feelings may arise when children’s allergies first present.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that parents avoid exposing babies younger than six months to the sun’s rays. Infants should be kept in the shade as much as possible and dressed in lightweight and long sleeves, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Free Fishing Days are June 7 and 8. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing…

Spring is here and one familiar sound for beekeepers is the buzz of honey bees.

The severe weather season has had an early and active start this year and according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, it is expected to continue.