The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning. The first was held March 4 and they continue on March 11, 18 and 26.

Details for the upcoming Pond to Plate series include:

• Learn how to clean scaled fish, such as crappie, bass and perch, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Register at mdcevent- web.s3licensing. com/ Event/ EventDetails/ 215404 • Learn how to skin a fish, with an emphasis on catfish and paddlefish, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Register at mdcevent- web.s3licensing. com/ Event/ EventDetails/ 215405 • The final session will combine all three topics and include a demonstration on how to scale a fish. The program will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing. com/Event/EventDetails/ 215401 This virtual series is open to all ages. Registration is required.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.