Nature Painting Class: Winter Nature
2026-10-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, MO, 63501, United States
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 listed in the table below.
These programs are free and open to the public. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Space is limited, and you are encouraged to reserve a spot by calling the park office at 660-665-6995.
Series Overview:

Date
Time
Scene
Event Location

Sat, Apr 4
1-3 p.m.
Night sky
Park office

Fri, May 15
6-8 p.m.
Spring nature
Special-use area

Sat, June 20
6-8 p.m.
Sunset on the lake
Special-use area

Sat, Aug 29
1-3 p.m.
Fall nature
Park office

Fri, Oct 9
6-8 p.m.
Winter nature
Park office

Fungal Foray
2026-10-11 09:00 - 11:00
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 bring a basket and dress appropriately for a walk through the woods.
When and Where:

The event will begin at 9 a.m.
Meet at the parking lot just south of the day-use area playground, across from Red Bud Trail.

GPS coordinates: 40.18288, -92.64874

Thousand Hills State Park Contact Information:

Address: 20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, Mo.
Phone number: 660-665-6995

Dark Sky Program
2026-10-23 19:00 - 21:00
10/23/2026 | 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 2026 programs are planned for select Fridays from March to November.
Telescopes will be set up at the Point Shelter, but you are welcome to bring telescopes of your own, along with chairs, blankets and binoculars. These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. For more information, call the park office at the number provided below.
Program Dates and Times (All Programs Are Weather Permitting):

March 20, 8-10 p.m.
April 17, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
May 1, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
May 22, 9-11 p.m.
July 3, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Aug. 21, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Sept. 11, 8-10 p.m.
Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m.
Nov. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Thousand Hills State Park Contact Information:

Park address: 20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, Mo.
Phone number: 660-665-6995

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