MDC offers nature-themed holiday gift ideas

Holiday shoppers looking for a present for the outdoor enthusiast on their list can find a variety of nature-themed gifts through the Missouri Department of Conservation. Rather than fighting crowds at traditional retail stores, residents can visit MDC nature centers around the state. A full listing of locations is published online at mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/nature-centers. For those who prefer to shop from home, the MDC’s online Nature Shop offers a wide array of reasonably priced books, guides and outdoor gifts. Among the annual offerings is the 2027 Natural Events Calendar which features photography of native wildlife, phases of the moon and daily notes about natural events. For readers and explorers, the MDC offers several updated guidebooks. The newly revised “A Paddlers Guide to Missouri” features maps and descriptions of 54 rivers and streams, including new sections on the upper Mississippi and Big rivers.

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