Learn More About Caves with the Missouri Department of Conservation Virtual Exploration!

Missouri is known as the Cave State with over 7,500 natural caves! There is a lot to learn about a cave's habitat and this coming Tuesday, you have the opportunity to learn from Missouri Naturalist, Shelly Colatskie. The Missouri Department of Conservation is putting together an Introduction to Cave's and Caving that can be attended virtually! Read on to learn more about this free event!

Habitats: Introduction to Caves and Caving 

Registration period: May 17 - June 14

Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:30 am - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 2:30 pm
Location: Online only

Come and join us virtually as we discuss the caves and cave life of Missouri and why we need to protect this unique ecosystem.

We will briefly go over caves and safety. There will be a brief break as the in-person crew caravans over to Cliff Cave at Cliff Cave County Park. We will then hop back on virtually and go through folks getting gear on, and entering the cave. This will be a hybrid event, with a limited 10 person in-person program. We are making this experience virtual too.

Photos of the cave trip (cave life, etc.) will be sent tp all virtual participants.



More Classes Through the Missouri Department of Conversation 


While this event is currently only open virtually, there were ten spots that have already been filled by a few lucky cave explorers. If you are interested in more classes through the MDC, be sure to check out their full list of events to attend. 

MDC offers many free educational programs in the St. Louis region to help people discover nature, fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Stay informed by going to the MDC St. Louis regional events page at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZP6

Explore Bridal Cave! 

Exploring a wild cave may not be quite up your alley, but if you wish to visit a cave on concrete paths and lighted walkways, Bridal Cave is the perfect place to explore! We offer an education tour through one of America's most scenic caverns and we are open for tours daily! It's the perfect way to get the entire family out this summer and you may even enjoy learning something brand new! Come join us at Bridal Cave this summer and learn more about the Caves!


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