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
Erik Otto selected as May 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Town hall public meeting set for May 18
Big Oak Tree State Park plans Living History Day May 20
Missouri State Parks honors military service
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Lone Jack
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at Bennett Spring State Park May 20
Kids fish free at Roaring River State Park May 20
Historical Children’s Festival returns to First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site May 20
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at Thousand Hills State Park May 20
Prairie State Park presents Wildflower Walk May 20
Connect with nature through programs at Bennett Spring State Park
Montauk State Park celebrates Old Mill Day May 13
Harry S Truman State Park hosts annual Marina Appreciation Day May 13
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site hosts wildflower walk May 18
Echo Bluff State Park offers classes for women
Bennett Spring State Park hosts Civilian Conservation Corps program May 13
Take a wildflower walk at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park May 13
Open House and Youth Fishing Day scheduled May 13 at Finger Lakes State Park
Missouri State Parks selected as a National Gold Medal finalist
Learn about Missouri’s native plants at Watkins Mill State Park May 6
Learn about wildflowers in the Ozarks at Big Sugar Creek State Park May 6
Take a walk on the wild side at Sam A. Baker State Park May 6
Wings over Weston scheduled for May 6
Knob Noster State Park hosts toddler storytime in May
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site hosts 1860s Children’s Day May 6

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