All ages are invited to the nature center’s Holiday Happenings 3-day event.

Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to celebrate the holidays at Runge Conservation Nature Center with free games, crafts, music, interactive displays, and nature exploration featuring the incredible lives of bugs for the nature center’s Holiday Happenings: Bah HumBUG! event.

All ages are invited, and no registration is required. A refreshment room with popcorn and hot chocolate will be available throughout the entire event.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, Dec. 27: Powerful Pollinators

10:30 a.m.: Incredible Insects

12:00 p.m.: Bugs in Books story time

1:00 p.m.: Insect Investigation

2:00 p.m.: Bug Bingo

Thursday, Dec. 28: Food Chain Heroes

10:30 a.m.: Incredible Insects

11:00 a.m.: Flutist Katie Dancer live performance

12:00 p.m.: Bugs in Books story time

12:30 p.m.: Flutist Katie Dancer live performance

1:00 p.m.: Insect Investigation

2:00 p.m.: Animal Feeding

Friday, Dec. 29: Bold and Beautiful Bugs

Ongoing musical guest, Simply Strings

10:30 a.m.: Incredible Insects

11:00 a.m.: “When is a Bug not a Bug” puppet show

12:00 p.m.: Bugs in Books story time

1:00 p.m.: “When is a Bug not a Bug” puppet show

2:00 p.m.: Insect Investigation

Participants are encouraged to explore the nature center property in between scheduled events.

Dates: December 27 – 29, 2023

Venue: Runge Conservation Nature Center, 330 Commerce Drive, Jefferson City, MO.

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