Kellie Houx

Kellie Houx

New life springs forth

As we look around, we can see the signs of spring all around us. Hopefully, we won’t have some temperatures that dip below freezing, or “spring snowstorms” that can dampen the beauty.

Try vegan Easter this holiday

This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to neglect and suffering. Instead, try reusable eggs and plant-based treats that everyone can enjoy.

Conservation department webinar offers 7 simple actions to help birds

The Missouri Department of Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Missouri River Bird Observatory and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation invite both new and experienced birders to join in the last of a series of free birding webinars in preparation for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge, starting May 1, according to a joint press release.