The most recent Missouri Department of Natural Resources' news releases may be found below. Be sure to visit the department's main Communications webpage to learn more about our communication resources. If you need additional information, please contact the department's Communications office at 573-751-1010 or 800-361-4827. For Missouri State Parks related topics call 573-751-9392 or 800-334-6946

Current News

News Release Date
Stargazing at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site Aug. 20
Missouri State Parks designates new wild area
Perseid Meteor Shower Program at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Aug. 13
Missouri’s birthday celebration at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site Aug. 10
Guided bison and wildflower hikes at Prairie State Park in August
Informational meeting at Wallace State Park Aug. 6
Live hummingbird banding at Montauk State Park on Aug. 7
Battle of Athens Re-enactment at Battle of Athens State Historic Site Aug. 6-7
Kids summer program series at Missouri State Museum throughout the month of August
"Bats" at the Missouri State Museum Aug. 3
Aquatic life interpretive program at Prairie State Park July 30
2nd Annual Pinewood Boat Derby at Mark Twain State Park July 23
4th annual movie night at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site July 16
"Backyard Concert Series" at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
Explorer Day Camp at Sam A. Baker State Park July 21
Cave Conservation Corps Day Camp at Onondaga Cave State Park July 12-14
Prairie State Park’s Explorer Day Camp July 23
Never before-seen Benton painting to debut at the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
Guided bison and wildflower hikes at Prairie State Park in July
Kids summer program series at Missouri State Museum throughout the month of July
Live hummingbird banding at Montauk State Park on July 5
Family Fun Fest at Washington State Park July 1-4
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site 40th anniversary celebration June 25
Department of Natural Resources hosting free pesticide pickup in Bolivar June 25
Annual Rock Swap at Missouri Mines State Historic Site June 10-12

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