Spring Outdoors

Springtime in Missouri is a great time to get outdoors. The temperatures are warming. The plants are beginning to bloom. Getting out in our natural environment can have multiple health benefits. It can elevate our mood, lower blood pressure, and fight anxiety and depression.

Explore these resources for a healthy and happy spring season.

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It's Allergy Season

While the scenery is pretty, the pollen in the air from blooming plants can trigger your allergies or asthma. Learn more about different pollen and mold allergens in Missouri, and when their levels are usually highest.

Missouri Tickborne Disease

Spending more time outdoors in warmer temperatures means you may encounter disease carrying ticks! Whether you are on the trail, mowing your grass, or happen to find yourself in woody or brushy areas, follow our 2-minute drill to help protect yourself from tick bites.

Explore the Missouri Tickborne Disease Story Map to find out more information about tickborne diseases reported in Missouri residents, information about ticks that can spread them, and tips to help avoid tick bites.

Missouri Fish Advisory - catch, prepare, and eat healthy fish
Missouri State Parks - plan your visit to a state park
Listen to Nature - reduce stress and improve health
State of Missouri Outdoors - find outdoor activities, services, and news
Missouri Grown - find fresh, local, and delicious Missouri-grown foods and fun.

Spring Safety Tips

Spring Forward - when turning your clocks forward this spring, remember to install or change batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Storms – recover after a storm or flood.