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Registration deadline for Hitting League is Nov. 22, 2024
The deadline is coming up for the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Indoor Hitting League. Registration is due by 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and the league begins Dec. 5. Registration for the hitting league is available at https://hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program The six-week league is for 8-14 year-old…
Rainbow trout released into Huckleberry Park Lake
There were 725 rainbow trout, including five “lunkers,” released into Huckleberry Park Lake this morning. Shelby Lovelace, fishery biologist with Missouri Department of Conservation, said the trout were transported from Montauk Hatchery. He said the regular trout were 1 to 1.5 pounds and the…
Huckleberry Lake to be stocked on Halloween
Some trout will be taking a boo-ble bath on Halloween. There will be 725 rainbow trout, including five “lunkers,” released into Huckleberry Park Lake on Thursday, Oct. 31. Shelby Lovelace, fishery biologist with Missouri Department of Conservation, said the trout will be transported from…
Scavenger hunts help little ones explore parks
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering scavenger hunts in local parks designed to spark adventure among children. Mary Lynne Richards, marketing director of Hannibal Parks & Recreation, said the activities are aimed to encourage exploration and a love for nature. There are scavenger hunts…
Oct. 26, 2024, last day of Farmers Market for the season
Saturday, Oct. 26 is the last day of the Central Park Farmers Market for the 2024 season. Market hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. There will also be a Trunk or Treat for little ones wearing costumes. Steve Huse, market manager, said about…
Climate change topic of nature program
HANNIBAL, Mo. – A free nature program will address climate change at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. “Climate Conversations: Understanding, Engaging, and Acting Together” in an interactive program that will be presented by Gale Rublee, a nationally certified…
Recreation Center hours for October-November 2024
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed to recreational activities from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 due to setup for the DARE Halloween Party. The Hannibal Police Department sponsors the Halloween Party, which is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The Recreation Center will…
Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League registration Oct. 23, 2024
Registration Night for the Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League is 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Youngsters and parents are encouraged to attend. Travis Moore, program coordinator, said the program has two main goals: • Teach area…
Bird Walk set for Oct. 19
As winter approaches and the availability of insects and other food drops, many birds move south. It’s the perfect time to watch birds before their seasonal migration. A Bird Walk will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal…
Night Hikes coming up in October
There will be two night hikes this month, the last chance to see bats at sunset at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The dates are: • 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 • 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Each fall, Indiana bats migrate from their summer habitats…
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