The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with Sonic Drive-In to reward Missouri youth for good outdoor behavior. MDC conservation agents are now issuing ice cream “citations” for kids caught practicing responsible nature behavior, such as wearing their life jacket, fishing or hunting with their family or for keeping nature clean. The citation can be turned in to any participating Sonic Drive-In to claim a free ice cream cone for the responsible outdoor enthusiast.

MDC agents will have a booklet of citations and be on the lookout for young adventurers enjoying time in nature.

MDC agents began issuing the tickets July 1.

To find places to go in nature, visit mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places.
To find things to do in nature, visit mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/activities.