Big Muddy Speaker Series presents:
Bringing Back Nature
Dan Zarlenga from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will discuss efforts to bring back native species and habitat, from deer and turkey in Missouri's forests, to prairies in St. Louis' urban cemeteries.
Meet Your Presenter
Dan Zarlenga
, media specialist with Mo. Dept. of Conservation
Dan is the Media Specialist for MDC's St. Louis region, where he has served for the past 16 years. Prior to that he worked for 12 years in the audio/video production unit at MDC's state headquarters in Jefferson City. With a BA in Communications, he began his career in radio and video production prior to coming to MDC.
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Resources & Links
For more information on this topic, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website at: https://mdc.mo.gov/
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