- -PHOTO 6 FOR SCHOOLCRAFT 'One of the most conspicuous objects among the trees and vegetables which skirt the banks of the river, is the sycamore, rearing its lofty branches into the air and distinguished from the other forest trees by its white bark and enormous size. This tree delights to grow on the immediate margin of the river and overhangs the water's edge on both sides, but is never found to grow in the back part of the forest toward the bluffs.' Bob Linder / News-Leader
Test your knowledge about trees and animals
These Springfield Conservation Nature Center events improve your knowledge of nature. The center is at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Call 417-888-4237.
? Are trees harder or easier to identify when they don't have leaves? Learn more about the basics of winter tree identification at the Winter Tree Identification Through Nature Journaling event, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. This free event is for all ages, but those age 8 and younger need an adult mentor. Registration is required.
? Try your hand at Animal Jeopardy, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday. Honor 75 years of conservation success stories during the Missouri Department of Conservation's anniversary celebration, where you can play Final Jeopardy with friends and test your wildlife knowledge. This free event is for all ages; no registration is required.