The Missouri Department of Conservation offers several classes online for kids and families.

June 4

Foraging for Summer Chanterelles starts at noon Wednesday, June 4. Mushroom hunting doesn’t need to end with morels. A whole flush of delicious and beginner-friendly mushrooms abounds during the warm months of summer. The class is an introductory look at chanterelles and learn how to safely identify them.

June 11

Planning the Perfect Float Trip starts at noon Wednesday, June 11.

Summer float trips are a Missouri tradition. This program will explore planning, packing, gear, and safety on Missouri’s many paddling friendly streams.

June 27

Gardening for Wildlife starts at noon June 27. Curious about growing more flavorful cucumbers? A bumper strawberry crop? Amazing squash? Enlist the help of Missouri pollinators by growing favorable plants to draw them into the garden.

Many garden crops rely on pollination by native species to flourish. Learn about Missouri’s various pollinator species and what can be done to create native habitat to entice them to the garden and keep them returning year after year.

June 28

Creature Feature: Swamp Candles starts at noon June 28.

A flash of gold flies through the shaded swamp… it’s a prothonotary warbler! From secluded nests to long migrations this secretive bird is a bright light of the swamp. Learn about its hidden world and the challenges it faces.

Classes and instructions on how to register can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events/virtual.