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Missouri River Relief: 25 Years on the Big Muddy
November 10, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, River
Join us for a journey through time celebrating 25 years of Missouri River Relief's work on the Big Muddy.
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Introducing the Missouri River Center for Conservation Innovation
October 13, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Zack Miller introduces the Missouri River Center for Conservation Innovation.
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Tracking the Shifting Sands of the Missouri River
September 8, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Join USGS geologist, Carrie Elliot, as she tracks the ever-shifting sand of the Missouri River.
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America’s Grassland River Revival
June 9, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, River
George Frazier explores the rich ecology, history, and future of North America’s grassland rivers through stories from his book Riverine Dreams. Discover the growing movement to restore these remarkable waterways and reconnect communities to the rivers that shape the Great Plains.
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Conservation in Focus
May 12, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, Science
Celebrated Missouri photographer, Noppadol Paothong, shares how photography can support conservation efforts and explore the power a single image can have in creating awareness and inspiring action.
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Learning from Lidar: Exploring the Missouri River's Relief
April 14, 2026
Columbia, MO
History, River, Science
Embark on a virtual voyage of discovery though the geologic backstory of the Missouri River's landscape.
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We Have Known the Waters
March 10, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, River
Presentation from cultural preservationist Angela DaSilva exploring the role of water in African and African American cosmology.
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An Environmental Journey: Tales of Tragedy and Hope From the Heartland
February 10, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, Science
Missouri author Loring Bullard shares a brief environmental history of Missouri while weaving in personal lessons learned, sustainability initiatives, and where we go from here.
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The Story of Gray Bats in Rocheport Cave
January 13, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Learn about the small creatures that play a big role in the Missouri River ecosystem and the conservation efforts that have shaped their survival.
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Minnows to Monsters: Fishes of the Missouri River
November 11, 2025
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Take a deep dive with Brittany Harried from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation as we look under the surface at all the fish that call the Missouri River home.
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Jefferson Landing: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of a Historic Riverboat Landing
October 14, 2025
Columbia, MO
History
Explore river history with Tiffany Patterson as she weaves the story of Jefferson Landing - a historic Missouri River landing in the state's capitol.
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Big Medicine: York Outdoors Film at Ragtag Cinema
September 9, 2025
Columbia, Missouri
History
We premeired Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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