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Looking for an interactive and fun running challenge to keep you motivated and healthy, all while supporting Missouri’s spectacular natural resources? How about running the Mississippi River?! In the Mississippi River Run Distance Challenge, participants can compete as a team or as an individual. The journey will begin at Friends of the Mississippi River in […]

126 high school division archers competed Saturday, July 11 at The LINC in Jefferson City, Mo.       JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – July 13, 2020 – The Conservation Heritage Scholarship Shoot Off was held July 11, 2020 at The LINC in Jefferson City, Mo. and drew 126 high school division archers from across the […]

My seven-year-old son loves to fish, camp, kayak, hike and do pretty much anything outdoors. We find any opportunity we can to keep him active. Many people across the state don’t have access to nature like we do. That’s why the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) supports various opportunities to get kids outdoors. We need […]

Indigo buntings are one of my favorite migratory birds! Their color is stunning! Migratory birds need our help. About one-third of Missouri’s breeding bird species leave the U.S. to winter in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean where their habitat is at risk or disappearing. They may have it great in Missouri during spring, summer […]

Make #GivingTuesday count by supporting Share the Harvest Many Missourians are working reduced hours or not at all as a result of COVID-19 precautions, making once stable families unsure of where their next meal may come from. The need to help feed hungry families is not only ongoing, but a growing priority in our state. […]

  We hope turkey season is treating you all well! My 82-year-old father bagged this 27 lb. bird on opening day.    My parents understand the power of nature – they have been farmers for most of their lives. Being outside increases overall physical health and decreases stress and anxiety, all while lowering depression. For example, spending time in […]

New Tax Deduction: Those who take a standard deduction (the vast majority) can deduct charitable donations up to $300 total from their adjusted gross income in 2020. This makes your adjusted gross income lower, which means your tax rate may lower. Expanded Tax Deduction: Those who itemize deductions (about 10%) can now deduct more of their […]

Missouri is blessed with a rich diversity of habitats – prairies, streams, forests, wetlands, glades and caves. These habitats support a plethora of wildlife within our state, bringing joy to so many people in so many ways. Whether hiking the Ozark Trail or duck hunting in northwest Missouri, the opportunities to experience and enjoy the […]

Nathan’s passion was fishing. He loved spending time outdoors with his family and friends. After Nathan was killed in an automobile accident in 2016 at the age of 18, Nathan’s parents turned tragedy into joy. Through the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), they set up Nathan’s Catch, a fund honoring and memorializing Nathan to help […]