Thousand Hills State Park

5/15/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills is hosting a series of nature painting classes again in 2026. Led by park staff and volunteers, these classes help participants connect with nature and express their creativity. In each class, participants will learn how to paint a specific nature scene. These scenes are […]

5/22/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO. Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2026. Join park staff and representatives from Truman State University at the Point Shelter on one or more of the dates listed below to explore the stars and sky above you. The […]

5/24/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills State Park is once again offering guided tours of the park's petroglyphs. Come explore and learn more about these ancient rock carvings made by ancestors of today's Native Americans. These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Tour […]

5/31/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Come discover the diversity of fungi that exists within Thousand Hills State Park. During this free event, participants will collect fungi specimens and then discuss their findings. The program will be led by Truman State University professor and mycology researcher Bob Johnson. All are welcome to attend. Please […]

6/20/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills is hosting a series of nature painting classes again in 2026. Led by park staff and volunteers, these classes help participants connect with nature and express their creativity. In each class, participants will learn how to paint a specific nature scene. These scenes are […]

6/27/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors, but did not know where to begin? Come join us at Thousand Hills State Park for Women in Nature’s full-day experience to learn some new skills, taught by all female instructors. This event is intended to be educational and […]

8/29/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills is hosting a series of nature painting classes again in 2026. Led by park staff and volunteers, these classes help participants connect with nature and express their creativity. In each class, participants will learn how to paint a specific nature scene. These scenes are […]

10/9/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills is hosting a series of nature painting classes again in 2026. Led by park staff and volunteers, these classes help participants connect with nature and express their creativity. In each class, participants will learn how to paint a specific nature scene. These scenes are […]

10/11/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Come discover the diversity of fungi that exists within Thousand Hills State Park. During this free event, participants will collect fungi specimens and then discuss their findings. The program will be led by Truman State University professor and mycology researcher Bob Johnson. All are welcome to attend. Please […]