Coopers Landing invites the community to experience, learn and enjoy Conservation EXPO 2024, a weekend educational event dedicated to showcasing a variety of non-profit organizations and initiatives with the mission to advance Missouri conservation education and stewardship of the environment.
The event is admission-free and open to the public and is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 9am till 4pm, and Sunday, September 8, 10am till 3pm at Coopers Landing, 11505 Smith Hatchery Road, located on the Katy Trail and the shore of the Missouri River. Parking is available along Smith Hatchery Road in addition to off-site parking supported by shuttle service.
The EXPO features informative exhibits by over 25 organizations and community initiatives including local and state agencies, education institutions, and other conservation supportive non-profits. Conservation EXPO welcomes rural and urban landowners, citizens engaged with community conservation initiatives and projects searching for resource information and participation opportunities.
In addition to the educational exhibits, Saturday features boat rides on the Missouri River hosted by Missouri River Relief as well as morning children’s crafts hosted by Adrienne. Sunday features pony rides for the children hosted by Blair’s Barn of Ashland.
Also on Sunday KOPN 89.5FM radio will be broadcasting live from Coopers featuring the shows Morning Coffeehouse hosted by Kevin Walsh, 9am till noon, and Rootin’ Tootin Radio with the real Radio Ranger in-person accompanied with his pygmy pony, noon till 3pm.
Multiple food trucks will offer a diversity of cuisine to complement a wide variety of beverages served by the Coopers Landing store.
Additional parking note: An option for cyclists is to park at the following southern Boone County Katy Trail parking areas and cycle to Coopers Landing (mile marker 163.5): McBaine TRAILHEAD (mile marker 160.5) – 6 miles; Providence PARKING (mile marker 165.5) – 2 miles; Easley PARKING (mile marker 162.5) – 1 mile; Hartsburg TRAIL HEAD (mile marker 153.6) – 9.9 miles.
Afternoon and evening entertainment features Saturday: Mr. Fun, 2pm-5pm, and Dusty and Pearl, 6pm-9pm, Sunday: Lisa Rose & Jazz Kings, 2pm-5pm.
For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors: www.cooperslandingmo.com
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