MERAMEC HILLS CHAPTER MISSOURI NATURALISTS
APRIL 2009 NEWSLETTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIELD TRIP - INDIAN TRAILS CONSERVATION
AREA - Saturday, May 2, 2009
A chapter field trip has been planned to Indian Trails
Conservation Area, Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
The
focus of the workshop will be Plants, especially the Spring wildflowers
on the glade. Presenters will be Justin and Dana Thomas and Mike
Fiaoni. The Thomases are owners of the Institute of Botanical Training at
Salem. They both have Master's degrees and have taught or conducted
research for over 10 years. For more information, go to: www.botanytraining.com
. Mike Fiaoni is a Resource Forester with the Missouri Department of
Conservation and the manager of the Indian Trails Conservation Area.
The workshop schedule:
9:30 am - 11:00 am Classroom - The Thomases will teach
"Basics of Botany - Plant Terminology" and a short session on
invasive plants.
11:00 am - 12:00 noon Classroom - Mike Fiaoni will teach
"Managing the Natural Communities at Indian Trails"
12:00 noon - 12:30 pm - Lunch (Bring your own sack lunch)
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Glade Area: hands on instruction using
techniques learned in morning sessions.
The
Spring wildflowers should be in full bloom at this time. Wear comfortable
clothes and walking shoes. Bring Missouri Wildflower book as a reference, notebook,
and camera.
Register
with Emily Brown: nature97@socket.net or 573-762-2727 or Pat
Perry: perrypineridge@embarqmail.com
or 573-364-8440. Please register by April 15th (That ominous day!) so
that instructors will have class numbers and enough hand-outs.
This
field trip will count for 5.5 hours Advanced Training.
CHAPTER COMMITTEES and NEW COORDINATORS
Volunteer
Opportunities Committee - Neil Elfrink and Ineke Vander Meulen will Co-Chair this
committee
The following members will be liaisons with centers, projects, and programs
with which we are working (The plan is for them to bring to the committee and
the membership information about volunteer work at these places):
Rich Hashagen - Camp Brimshire, St. James
Nancy Moenster - Bonebrake Center of Nature and History,
Salem, and Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center, Salem
Connie
Roberts - Audubon
Bob Perry - Bray Conservation Area, Rolla
Bob Perry - Truman Elementary School, Rolla
Publicity
Committee - Sue
Goodman will chair this committee
Advanced
Training Committee- Emily
Brown will continue to chair this committee
Core
Training Committee - Robin
Higley will continue to chair this committee
Newsletter
- Janet McKean
will continue to compile and send out the monthly chapter newsletter
Website
- Jerry Barnabee
will continue to update and add new information to the website
Note: If anyone is interested in
working with any of these committees, please contact the chair. We want
everyone in the chapter to be involved!
APRIL EVENTS
April
4 (Saturday)
Nature
Close-Up: Part III, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Bray Conservation Area
This is
a class designed for teachers, but Carol Mahan has opened it up to Master
Naturalists since they share the same goal - to introduce adults to the habits,
habitats, etc. of some of our common wildlife. Participants will get tips
on how to get close to and videotape species such as turkey, songbirds,
squirrels, furbearers, deer, raptors, etc. There is no cost for the
program. For more information and to sign-up, contact Carol Mahan
(e-mail: carol.mahan@mdc.mo.gov
or call: 573-368-2225).
(3 hrs.
advanced training credit)
April
9 (Thursday)
Native
Landscaping Part 2: Planting and Maintenance, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Shaw Nature
Reserve, Gray Summit
Cost is
$12.00. To make reservations, call 636-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
April
16 (Thursday)
Native
Perennials and Grasses for Landscaping - Part 1: Spring Blooming, 1:00 pm -
3:00 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit.
Fee is
$12.00. To make reservations, call 636-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
April
19 (Sunday)
Earth
Day Celebration, United Methodist Church, Rolla. Contact Connie
Schmiedeskamp for more information or to volunteer:
e-mail: connie.schmiedeskamp@mdc.mo.gov
tel: 573-368-2469 (Bray office)
tel: 573-422-3447 (home)
April
24 (Tuesday)
First
Grade Class Earth Day at Bray Conservation Area, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Volunteers
are needed to lead activities or help with different stations: Habitat hike,
Mammals, Macro-Invertebrates, Fishing. To volunteer or for more
information, contact Connie Schmiedeskamp: e-mail: connie.schmiedeskamp@mdc.mo.gov or
tel: 573-368-2469 (Bray office) or 573-422-3447 (home).
April
27 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalists, 6:00 pm - 8:00
pm. Beaver Conservation Area
Program:
Tree Identification led by Brian Hall
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
Refreshments: Pam and Jerry Barnabee
Note:
The Bonebrake
Center of Nature and History, Salem, will be scheduling children's programs
during this month. These also include the OK Kids Connection program led
by naturalist, Jamie Bray. You can do a program of your own choosing or
help with an already planned program. If interested, contact Libby
Sanders at 573-729-3400
UPCOMING EVENTS - MAY
May
2 (Saturday)
All-day
field trip to Indian Trails Conservation Area. Details under
Announcements.
May
13 (Wednesday)
First
and Second graders, Bray Conservation Area, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Volunteers
are needed to lead activities or help with different stations: Habitat hike,
Mammals, Macro-Invertebrates, Fishing. For more information and to
volunteer, contact Connie Schmiedeskamp:
e-mail: connie.schmiesdeskamp@mdd.mo.gov
tel: 573-368-2469 (Bray office)
tel: 573-422-3447 (home)
May
14 (Thursday)
"Common
Garden Weeds: Identification and Control," 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Shaw Nature
Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. To make a reservation, call 636-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
May
22 (Friday)
"Managing
Your Land for Quail and Other Grassland Birds," 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Shaw
Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. To make a reservation, call 636-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
May
15 - 17 (Friday - Sunday)
2009
Master Naturalists' State Conference, Kansas City
Reservations
at Holiday Inn Plaza. Camping is also available. Letter has been
sent with details and registration.
There
will be no regular monthly meeting in May due to the state conference.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June
7 (Sunday)
Chapter
social at the home and property of Bob and Pat Perry, beginning at 4:00 pm.
The
Perrys have burned 20 acres this winter and plan to burn another 7 before
March. They are willing to lead a walk through the burned acres to
discuss burning in the woods as well as habitat restoration efforts.
There should be both wildflowers and grasses up at that time.
Potluck
will be shared beginning at 6:00 pm. Spouses and significant others and
families are welcome.
RSVP by
calling 364-8440 or e-mail: perrypineridge@embarqmail.com
June
11 (Thursday)
Rain
Gardening and Managing Storm Water Runoff, !:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Shaw Nature
Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. To make a reservation, call 636-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hr.
advanced training credit)
June
22 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalists, 6:00 pm - 7:00
pm, United Methodist Church, Rolla
Program:
"How to Operate a Greenhouse" - Presenter: Norman Cox
(1 hr.
advanced training credit)
Refreshments: Emily Brown
We need another person to volunteer for
refreshments.
July
9 (Thursday)
Native
Perennials and Grasses for Landscaping Part 2: Summer Blooming, 1:00 pm - 3:00
pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. To make a reservation, call 646-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs
advanced training credit)
July
27 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalist, 6:00 pm - 8:00
pm, Bray Conservation Area Program: David Bruns - How to Identify Lichens
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
Refreshments: Connie Roberts
We need another person to volunteer for
refreshments.
August
8 (Saturday)
Chapter
field trip to Ha Ha Tonka State Park, tentatively from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Members bring their own picnic lunch.
August
13 (Thursday)
Prairie
and Savanna Restoration Part 1: Site Prep and Seed Collecting, 1:00 pm - 3:00
pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. To make a reservation, call 636-451-3512 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs
advanced training credit)
August
24 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalists, 6:00 pm - 9:00
pm, Bray Conservation Area
Program:
Carol Mahan - Creating Conservation and Nature Activities for Kids
(3 hrs.
advanced training credit)
Refreshments: Robin Higley
We need another person to volunteer for
refreshments.
September
10 (Thursday)
Prairie
and Savanna Restoration Part 2: Seeding and Maintenance, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm,
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. To make a reservation, call 636-451-3521 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs
advanced training credit)
September
16 (Wednesday)
Managing
Your Land for Quail and other Grassland Birds, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Shaw Nature
Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. Call 636-451-3521 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
September
21 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalists, 6:00 pm - 8:00
pm, United Methodist Church, Rolla. Program to be announced.
October
8 (Thursday)
Native
Perennials and Grasses for Landscaping Part 3: Autumn Blooming, 1:00 pm - 3:00
pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. Call 636-451-3521 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
October
26 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalists, 6:00 pm - 8:00
pm, Bray Conservation Area Program: Carol Mahan - Mammal Skull
Identification
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
November
12 (Thursday)
"Deer-Resistant"
Native Landscaping, 1:00 pm - 3:000 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Fee is
$12.00. Call 636-451-3521 or go to the website: www.shawnature.org
(2 hrs.
advanced training credit)
November
23 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter Missouri Naturalists, 6:00 pm - 7:00
pm
Program
to be announced.