By Erin Woodiel

Despite winter’s chill, squirrels are still lively and active outdoors. Join Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) naturalist Jalen Holloway for a free “Sensational Squirrels” educational program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center located at 4750 Troost Avenue in Kansas City.

This program is open to all ages and does not require registration. Walk-in visitors are welcome anytime.

Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in guided nature walks on the trails behind the Discovery Center at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to search for wild squirrels and learn more about the animals in their own habitat. Squirrel skulls and pelts will be available for participants to examine.

For more information about this event, visit the MDC website.

Direct any questions about the program, including accessibility accommodation requests, to [email protected]. The Discovery Center is located at 4750 Troost Ave. in Kansas City.