Individuals requiring special services or accommodations in order to attend an event can make arrangements by contacting the department’s staff for that event at least 48 hours before the event at 800-361-4827. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact department staff through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966. Translation or interpretation services will be provided upon request at no charge. Call 573-522-9395 for assistance.

Notice: Attendance at some of these events may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department will attempt to correct technical difficulties as they arise, but the department cannot guarantee the quality of any Webex or conference call option. The event will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties. Public meetings and hearings may be subject to audio and video recording.

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April
5
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Shelbina, MO
Shelbina Pesticide Collection Event, April 5, 2025

Free pesticide collection for Missouri farmers and households. Please review the attached flyer for items that will be accepted and how to transport them. 

Area of Focus: Waste and Recycling
Event Type: Event
Organization: Missouri Pesticide Collection Program
April
25
Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Jefferson City, MO
Earth Day 2025

Since 1994, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has hosted an annual Earth Day celebration, bringing together statewide agencies and organizations to offer hands-on educational activities…

Area of Focus: Air, Waste and Recycling, Water, Land and Geology, Energy
Event Type: Event
Organization: Department of Natural Resources
May
1
Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Jefferson City, MO
Missouri Historic Preservation Symposium, May 1, 2025

The second annual Missouri Historic Preservation symposium, is hosted by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office, the City of Jefferson and The Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation…

Area of Focus: Agency/ General, Waste and Recycling
Event Type: Event
Organization: Missouri State Parks
August
7
Thursday
Aug. 7 - Aug. 17   9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Sedalia, MO
Missouri State Fair 2025

Make plans to visit the Missouri Department of Natural Resources inside the historic Womans Building during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Located on Missouri State Fair Blvd. and Show Ave.…

Area of Focus: Air, Waste and Recycling, Water, Land and Geology, Energy
Event Type: Event
Organization: Department of Natural Resources
September
13
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Perryville, MO
Perryville Pesticide Collection Event, Sept. 13, 2025

Free pesticide collection for Missouri farmers and households. Please review the attached flyer for items that will be accepted and how to transport them. 

Area of Focus: Waste and Recycling
Event Type: Event
Organization: Missouri Pesticide Collection Program
October
4
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Chillicothe, MO
Chillicothe Pesticide Collection Event, Oct. 4, 2025

Free pesticide collection for Missouri farmers and households. Please review the attached flyer for items that will be accepted and how to transport them. 

Area of Focus: Waste and Recycling
Event Type: Event
Organization: Missouri Pesticide Collection Program