Tag Archive: Missouri Department of Conservation

College and MDC Partner on Venison Processing and Cooking Videos

November 9, 2021

A partnership between East Central College and The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has produced a series of videos that takes hunters from the harvest to the meal. The goal of the “Field to Fork” videos is to teach hunters the proper way to field dress and process deer, and to show creative and delicious… View Article

A “Burning” Desire to Save Quail and Pheasant Habitats at ECC

October 18, 2021

Chances are good that if you’ve spent much time outdoors you’ve heard the familiar “Bob White!” call of a male quail courting the hens in the area and staking out his boundaries. Unfortunately, the opportunity to hear those calls has become much less common, to the point that there may be no quail left in… View Article

Culinary Department Teams Up With Missouri Department of Conservation for “Venison: Freezer to Fork” Class

September 18, 2019

With hunting season underway, East Central College Chef Mike Palazzola is lending his expertise to the community on unique and delicious ways to prepare venison. The Venison: Freezer to Fork class will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the East Central Training Center located at 1964 Prairie Dell… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – ECC Alumni Gives Back to Ecology Students

October 12, 2016

Denise Otto always knew she wanted to work in conservation, but she didn’t know what college could help her achieve that dream. “I was encouraged to go to East Central College by my counselor at Meramec Community College,” Otto said. “Once she learned I wished to have a career in conservation, she said ECC was… View Article