Learning about the Mighty Mo
May 5, 2014
How do you find a star in a cottonwood twig? What's the most ferocious winged predator of the plains? Kids discovered the answers to those questions and many more at the very first Missouri River Outdoor Expo in Yankton's Riverside Park. Local Boy Scouts organized the event, which featured a hands-on look at the flora and fauna of the mighty Missouri. Photos by Bernie Hunhoff.
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Wayne Stastny of the US Fish and Wildlife Service brought a tankful of fish from the river. -
The river expo started with the basics: how to start a fire in the wilderness. -
Vermillion Eagle Scout Tristan Meadows, a member of the Order of the Arrows, helped create an exhibit on camping and Native American culture. -
A avian display from Wayne State College provided a hands-on opportunity for youth. Pictured in the foreground is a great horned owl and a barn owl. -
The beauty and diversity of our prairie bird species is a wonder. -
Youth were intrigued by a display of wild animal skins matched with their footprints in clay. -
Canoeing and kayaking the river were popular topics for young and old alike. -
The more you learn about trees, the more you love them. Children were fascinated by a National Park Service exhibit on cottonwoods and their importance to river life.
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