MERAMEC HILLS CHAPTER MISSOURI NATURALISTS
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
11/02/08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Show
Me Yards and Neighborhoods"
A
training program offered through the Extension Office teaches the public to be
good stewards. For more information, contact Carol Mahan at 573-368-2590
ext. 29 or e-mail: carol.mahan@mdc.mo.gov
"Healthy
Yards for Clean Streams" is the new name for this program. The training for
trainers will be held on November 20 and 21. For more information,
contact Susan Wrasmann or Carol Mahan.
Christmas
Social
There
will be no regular meeting in December. Members are invited to a social
at the home of Janet McKean, 618 Salem Ave., Rolla, from 5:00 pm - 8:00
pm. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer to share and drink of
choice. Mulled wine and mulled cider will be available. Please RSVP
to Janet at 573-364-7809 or e-mail: jmckean@fidnet.com
ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
November
12 (Wednesday)
Dr.
Richard Edging will provide a presentation and workshop on Ozark Archaeology
from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Phelps County Courthouse Multipurpose Room.
We need a minimum of 10 members in order to have the workshop. To
register, please contact Emily Brown at 573-762-2727 or e-mail: nature97@socket.net
November
20 and 21 (Thursday and Friday)
Training
workshop for "Healthy yards for Clean Streams" program. Details
to follow.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bray
Conservation Area, Saturday, November 8, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Work on
trail maintenance, including clearing leaves and painting blazes on the trees
to remark the trails. Bring backpack or leaf blowers, if you have
them. In case of inclement weather, rain date will be Saturday, November
22, starting at 12:30 pm. Please contact Connie at Bray (364-2489) or on
her cell phone (573-619-7082) if you plan to help or want more information.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November
8 (Saturday)
Workday
at Bray Conservation Area, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. For details, see
Announcements.
November
9 (Sunday)
Chapter
board meeting at Bray Conservation Area, beginning at 5:30 pm. All
interested members are invited to attend. Please e-mail Kathy Walker at pepsikat@socket.net
if you plan to come. Please bring a dish to share.
November
12 (Wednesday)
Workshop
on Ozark Archaeology, presented by Dr. Richard Edging, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
Phelps County Courthouse Multipurpose Room. To register, contact Emily
Brown at 573-762-2727 or e-mail: nature97@socket,net
November
24 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of Meramec Hills Chapter of Missouri Naturalists, First United
Methodist Church, Rolla, beginning at 6:00 pm.
Refreshments: Sue Wrasmann
Peggy Jo Campbell
UPCOMING EVENTS
December
14 (Sunday)
Chapter
social at the home of Janet Mckean, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Details in
Announcements.
There
will be no chapter meeting in December.
January
26 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of the chapter, United Methodist Church, Rolla, beginning at
6:00 pm. Presentation by Adam Boman, project coordinator, and Sam Faith,
MDC educational consultant, on Middle Meramec Conservation Opportunity Area
(MMCO), a new volunteer project for our chapter (The Dry Fork Riparian
Restoration Initiative is part of the project that is in Phelps County.).
If you are interested in taking part in the project, contact Pat Perry (perrypineridge@embarqmail.com
) or send Adam Boman an e-mail (Adam.Boman@mdc.mo.gov )
Refreshments:
Janet McKean
Judith Dudley
February
23 (Monday)
Regular
monthly meeting of the chapter
Refreshments:
Neil and Ineke Elfrink
February
26, 2009 - May 24, 2009 (every Thursday)
Core
class will meet at Webster University, Kings' Highway, Rolla. Details to
follow.
May
15 - 17 (Friday - Sunday)
2009
Master Naturalists' State Conference, Kansas City
Reservations
at Holiday Inn Plaza. Camping is also available. Details to follow.