MDC Eagle Days Flyer.
The Saturday portion of The Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Festival has been cancelled due to hazardous weather forecasts. The event is still scheduled for Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. if weather conditions allow.
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Image ImageKirkwood Schools “Project IDEA” & Grow Native Team Up For Outdoor/Sustainability Education
Local event on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Keysor Gym from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information about “Project IDEA”, CLICK HERE.
Q&A Event: “The Science, the Consequences, and the Solutions”
Do you have questions about the science or reality of global warming? This presentation by noted educator Jeffrey Bennett should answer them, while showing that the solutions to this important problem are ones that people of all political persuasions can agree on. The event is sponsored by Climate Reality-St. Louis.
When: Thursday, December 8, at 7 to 9 p.m.
Place: Pat Connelly’s, 6400 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, Mo, 63139. (Just south of Forest park.) The group is asking for a voluntary donation to cover the cost of room and appetizers.
Upcoming Local Event: Grow Native! Workshop – March 2017
Winter may be upon us, but spring is always around the corner. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this informative spring workshop!
Native by Design: Purposeful Landscapes for Monarchs, Pollinators, and Water Management is the focus of this upcoming workshop by GrowNative!
When: March 10, 2017
Where: Lews and Clark Community College, Edwardsville, IL
Keynote Speaker: Chip Taylor, Founder and Director of Monarch Watch.
More details available soon at www. grownative.org. For more information, call 888-843-6739 or email grownative@moprairie.org.
MDC Eagle Days: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Jan 14 & 15
MDC Eagle Days Flyer.
Missouri Department of Conservation’s Eagle Days events are just around the corner. Find out where to enjoy Missouri’s Eagles.
“Owl Prowl” Hosted By MDC
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
Why do owls hoot so much this time of year? Find at the Owl Prowl, a family-friendly event hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Also, learn about what makes owls such effective nighttime hunters.
Reservations please call 636-458-2236 (reserve by Nov. 30, 2016.)
Location: Rockwoods Reservation
Date: Dec 02, 2016, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
https://mdc.mo.gov/events/view/1063990
St. Louis Renewable Energy Summit: Call for Shift to 100 percent Renewable Energy
Environment Missouri, in partnership with Care About Climate, will hold the St. Louis Renewable Energy Summit to highlight the urgent need to rapidly shift from dirty to clean energy sources. The Summit will feature a panel of experts who will lead a discussion on renewable energy from a variety of perspectives.
When: Wednesday, November 16th , 6-9 p.m.
Where: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4465 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
For more information, or to RSVP for the event see below.
Hunter’s Moon Hayrides At Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
Discover nature under the light of the Hunter’s Moon at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area.
Columbia Bottom will hold free Hunter’s Moon hayrides Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 2 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. both evenings. Light from the waning Hunter’s Moon will offer visitors a chance to see nature come to life after sunset. A hayride through the rich mosaic of natural habitats on the 4,300-acre conservation area is a perfect way to explore the sights and sounds of its nocturnal residents. Rides will depart from the visitor center at 5:30, 5:45, 7:15, and 7:30 each night. They will last about 90 minutes.
The Hunter’s Moon hayrides at Columbia Bottom are free, but advanced registration is required by calling 314-877-6014. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Accommodations for visitors with disabilities are also available with advanced notice.
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