By JIM FARIS
Missouri's Department of Conservation is putting on a host of events at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, which runs from August 13th through the 23rd. All throughout the fair, MDC will have a showcase of live fish, snakes, turtles, and amphibians.
Friday the 14th will see Missouri Department of Conservation Day, with several live demonstrations at the MDC Outdoor Pavilion. Here is a complete list.
- Campfire Cooking-Learn how to cook at a campsite, Aug. 13th, 11 AM.
- Fish Fry-Learn fish cooking and cleaning with free samples, Aug. 14th & 15th, 11:30 and 1:30.
- Invasive Species Expo-Learn how to get invasive plants and animals out of the Show-Me State. Aug. 14, all day.
- Blind Pony Hatchery Truck-See the vehicle used to stock fishing ponds, Aug. 18th, 10-2.
- Floating Wetlands-Learn how floating Wetland structures can keep ponds clean, Aug. 18th, 10-2.
- Conservation Canines-Meet dogs trained for conservation work, Aug. 19th & 20th, 11 & 1:30.
- Historic Sawmill-A working scale-model in action, Aug. 21st, 11 and 1:30.
- Foraging and Wild Edibles- Learn effective foraging for plants, seeds, and fruits, August 22nd, 11 and 1:30.
For even more info on state fair events, visit mostatefair.com.







