Don Corrigan takes a moment to rest in one of his favorite places. Photo provided by Emery Styron.
By Don Corrigan
August is a good time to do a little nature research in the watershed of the Jacks Fork and Current River watersheds. So, I headed out to one of my favorite areas located between Round Spring and Two Rivers on the Current River in the Mark Twain National Forest.
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Don Corrigan
Do you want to see Don talk about his nature and environmental books? Check out the updated events schedule for Don’s speaking engagements.
To see the new schedule click HERE.
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Emery Styron (left), past publisher of River Hills Traveler, and Don Corrigan, editor of Webster-Kirkwood Times Inc. Photo provided by Emery Styron
Emery Styron (left), past publisher of River Hills Traveler, and Don Corrigan, editor of Webster-Kirkwood Times Inc., take time for a break on an August float trip on the Current River in the Mark Twain National Forest.
This “beach break” was between Jerk Tail landing and Two Rivers. Lots of talk in the river area about the new state park off Highway 19 and the impact it may have on river recreational traffic and the local economy.
Stay tuned for future installments and more pictures of Emery and Don’s great river trip adventure.
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Weldon Cox stands in his pollinator garden. Photo by Diana Linsley.
Take a look behind the scenes with Don Corrigan. This new series entitled “Behind The Editor’s Curtain” gives readers more information and insight on how Corrigan picks some of his article topics.
In the South County Times article “Bring Conservation Home” a retired Lindbergh High School teacher, Weldon Cox, shows off his home garden. Mr. Cox has converted part of his garden into pollinator habitat areas.
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AUGUST 25, 2015: MAKE A BIGGER DIFFERENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION FOR YOUR LIFE, YOUR COMMUNITY, AND YOUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Don will be the keynote speaker for the forum. “Many people, from elected officials to the Pope, are speaking out on the scientific and moral imperative to care for our planet and to address climate change. Now is the time to redouble efforts to focus on reducing energy use in all aspects of our lives. With this in mind, the event Make a Bigger Difference: Environmental Action for Your Life, Your Community and Your House of Worship…with provide specific tools to take action and make a difference to the environment.”
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Time: 6:45 – 7 p.m., registration and networking. 7 – 9 p.m., Program
Location: The Ethical Society of Saint Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, 63117
Registration: The event is free and open to the public. To register click HERE.
For event flyer click below:
Ethical Society Event Aug 25 2015
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Don will a guest with Jean Ponzi on the radio program “Growing Green St. Louis” on August 1, at 3 p.m. The interview topic will be “Making a Difference” Faith-based groups engaging with Green Building, energy efficiency, and more. To listen to the program tune into Big 550 KTRS or stream the show online at www.ktrs.com
For more information about “Growing Green St. Louis” visit www.ktrs.com/growing-green-st-louis/
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Graphic: “Show Me . . . Natural Wonders: A Guide To Scenic Treasures In The Missouri Region” by Don Corrigan and Illustrated by E. J. Thias
By Holly Shanks
Lover’s Leap folklore is associated with several of Missouri’s beautiful bluffs and cliffs. Some people find the tales romantic and others may find the tales of leaping lovers simply a senseless gesture. Here we take a look at some of the different Lover’s Leap legends in Missouri.
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Tagged Hannibal, Indian folklore, lover's leap, Missouri, Missouri tourism
Little brown bat; close-up of nose with fungus, New York, Oct. 2008. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Photo courtesy Ryan von Linden/New York Department of Environmental Conservation
The race is on to find solutions and inform the public about a disease killing millions of bats in the United States – White-Nose Syndrome. The disease continues to spread and has been reported in 25 states, including Missouri.
By Holly Shanks
Webster students had a chance to learn about sustainability issues from vendors, seminars and other events at the 4th Annual Sustainability Conference held, March 27 – 28, in the East Academic Building. The theme for the event was “Strange Connections: Innovation for Sustainability.”
Click on the link below and scroll across the photos to view interactive media about a few of the options at Webster’s Sustainability Conference.
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Photos by Holly Shanks
By Holly Shanks
CLICK HERE to view the slide show from this years Maple Sugar Festival
The Missouri Department of Conservation estimates that nearly 6000 people attended the 16th Annual Maple Sugar Festival. Visitors expressed various reasons for attending the festival. Many said the weather was a main factor with temperatures reaching nearly 70 degrees. Also mentioned was bringing the kids outdoors in the nice weather for a fun field trip.
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Environmental Echo 