Nature Trivia at Shoal Creek Center

The Missouri Department of Conservation is scheduled to hold a Nature Trivia program on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin, according to the agency’s August events listing. The program is set for 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the center at 201 W. Riviera Drive. The department says the session will invite people to test their nature knowledge while learning more about Missouri wildlife. ### When and where is the event? Saturday, Aug. 8, is the date listed by the Missouri Department of Conservation for Nature Trivia at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. The center’s address is 201 W. Riviera Drive in Joplin, and the department identifies the site as one of its public education centers in southwest Missouri. (mdc.mo.gov) Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the center’s page. The Saturday trivia program falls within those posted public hours. ### What will people do at Nature Trivia? (mdc.mo.gov) Nature Trivia is described by the Missouri Department of Conservation as a chance for attendees to “test their nature knowledge” and learn about Missouri’s wildlife. A separate event roundup published by 105.1 The Bull says participants can compete on wildlife knowledge and win prizes. (mdc.mo.gov) The 105.1 The Bull listing says the event is intended as a fun way to learn about local wildlife. The station’s article places the program among August activities discussed by Sara Karnes of the Missouri Department of Conservation. (mdc.mo.gov) ### Who is the event for? Ages 10 and up are listed by 105.1 The Bull as the best fit for the program. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s August roundup also says “folks are invited” to attend, framing the event as open to the public rather than a closed class or preregistered competition. (thebull1051.com) Families, individuals and groups are regular participants in Missouri Department of Conservation public programs, according to the agency’s broader events pages. The department’s nature center listings describe those centers as places to attend workshops, classes and wildlife-related programs throughout the year. (thebull1051.com) ### How does this fit into MDC’s August schedule? July 31 is the publication date on the Missouri Department of Conservation news release that highlighted August programming across the region. That roundup included insect-themed programs, virtual classes and the Joplin trivia session at Shoal Creek. (mdc.mo.gov) The Missouri Department of Conservation and 105.1 The Bull both presented Nature Trivia as one item in a broader August calendar. The station’s article grouped the trivia session with other outdoor and education programs discussed in its “In the Weeds” segment. (mdc.mo.gov) ### Where can people check details before going? The Missouri Department of Conservation maintains statewide and regional event pages for Discover Nature programs, including schedules and location information. The Shoal Creek center also has its own page with address, hours and contact details, including a listed phone number of 417-629-3434. (thebull1051.com) 105.1 The Bull also published an August event roundup with the Nature Trivia listing and basic details on timing, location and age guidance. Saturday’s program is scheduled for Aug. 8 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. (thebull1051.com) (mdc.mo.gov)