Bonnie The Biologist: Lagomorphs

From the familiar Eastern Cottontail to localized Swamp Rabbits and the now rare Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Missouri’s diverse natural communities provide homes for mammals in the order Lagomorpha.

Bonnie The Biologist: Lagomorphs

From the familiar Eastern Cottontail to localized Swamp Rabbits and the now rare Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Missouri’s diverse natural communities provide homes for mammals in the order Lagomorpha.

Bonnie The Biologist: Conifers

The story of conifers is an ancient, diverse and wondrous tale! Their conservation, economic, and ecological importance is a very real part of Missouri’s and Earth’s history.

Bonnie The Biologist: Conifers

The story of conifers is an ancient, diverse and wondrous tale! Their conservation, economic, and ecological importance is a very real part of Missouri’s and Earth’s history.

Partnership Program: Woodpeckers of the KC Region

In-person event presented by Jack Corrigan, Osage Trails Missouri Master Naturalist and BAS Board Member. The Kansas City Region has seven species of woodpeckers! Some are year-round residents, and others are migrants. Learn about their special adaptations, natural history, identification and what you can do to attract and help these birds. As this is a … Read more

General Meetings & Programs: Hummingbirds – Jewels in your Garden

Virtual event (Zoom) presented by Ann Tanner, BAS President and Kansas State Extension Master Naturalist (Johnson County). Hummingbirds are fascinating and a favorite among those who enjoy birds. Come enjoy beautiful photographs and anecdotes about these tiny birds! This program includes an overview of the ecology, types, and characteristics of hummingbirds. Learn how you can … Read more

General Meetings & Programs: Four Seasons In the Sax-Zim Bog

In-person event presented by Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus, Head Naturalist with Friends of Sax-Zim Bog. This northern Minnesota destination is perhaps best known for winter bird watching opportunities, especially for those interested in northern owls, finches, and boreal forest specialists. What visitors don’t realize is that many animals which survive ice, snow, and temperatures well below zero … Read more

American Woodcocks at Jerry Smith Park

Join us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight as a short walk along the … Read more