chapter
volunteer SERVICE and training opportunities
Some of these events may not count for Master
Naturalist service or training hours. If in doubt, please check with
the Training or Service Committees. Chapter
Members & Partners:
Please submit your announcements to rgaines@rgaines.com
for inclusion in our Chapter Website. Return
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Serving the Greater --------------------------------------- ·
Help
Needed Burr Oak Woods Land of Oz Event Oct 20, 5-10pm ·
Bridging The
Gap’s Volunteer Orientation Oct. 25 6 - 8 PM ·
AT: Wildlife
Management - October 29 - 6:30 PM ay BOW ·
KCWildlands
Ecological Restoration WORKDAY - Nov. 3,
9-12 AM ·
KCWildlands
Work Days - Nov 11, Dec 1, Dec 8, … ·
AT: Grow Native - November 26 - 6:30 PM at
BOW ·
Eagle Days
volunteers to staff stations - Dec 1 & 2 ·
Missouri Environmental Education Assoc.
Annual Conference - Dec. 1 ·
Project
Learning Tree Workshop Dec 3 - daytime ·
AT: Basic Bird
Identification -: December 3 - 6:30 PM ay BOW ·
Possible Group
Capstone Projects at George Owens- ongoing ·
Adopt-A-40 at
Burr Oak Woods – ongoing
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Help Needed
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Bridging The Gap’s Volunteer
Orientation Oct. 25, 6 - 8 PM
RSVP
required by Oct. 23 Attend
Bridging The Gap’s Volunteer Orientation to learn more about local
environmental issues and what you can do to help. Do More for the
Environment in Thursday, Oct. 25
6:00 - 8:30 PM Bridging The Gap, Refreshments will be provided. RSVP required by
Oct. 23 to Laura O’Brien at 816-561-1061, ext. 109. Orientation is for current and new volunteers. Find out more about
volunteer opportunities such as: Helping people recycle at the Community Recycling
Centers Improving our neighborhoods by reducing litter Participating in ecological restoration projects Planting and caring for trees Educating community members through presentations
and tabling Helping with special events, and more! We hope to see you there! -
Laura O’Brien |
AT: Wildlife Management -
October 29 - 6:30 PM ay BOW
Wildlife Management with Rick Bredesen - this is not
a new subject, but a new speaker who will most likely be presenting
different material. New talk/speaker for this years MMN Training Classes
– Linda W.
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KCWildLands
Ecological Restoration WORKDAY - Nov. 3, 9-12
AM
When: Saturday, November 3,
9:00 AM to Noon What:
This is our Sixth Annual Honeysuckle Battle – We’ll be cutting down,
treating and removing invasive, exotic bush honeysuckle that threatens the
region’s incredible, fragile wild places. During the past five years,
amazing progress has been made by Kansas City WildLands volunteers in
removing shrub honeysuckle from these natural communities. This is a great
community workday for our wild lands! Where:
Four KC WildLands sites will be targeted. ·
The
Blue River Glades Natural Area, ·
Hidden
Valley Natural Area, ·
Isley
Park Woods Natural Area,
This is a great opportunity for groups large and small
to do hands-on restoration and conservation work on our urban area’s
ever-dwindling wild acres. You will help make a difference to the wild
areas of To register
for this workday, or for more information, contact Be sure to dress
appropriately for the workday – long pants, a hat and closed-toe shoes
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More KCWildlands Work Days -
Nov 11, Dec 1, Dec 8, …
Thanks,
everyone, for all your great work!
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AT: Grow Native - November 26 -
6:30 PM ay BOW
Grow Native! with Syd Hime - again not a new subject, but a different speaker who will no doubt present some different information. New talk/speaker for this years MMN Training Classes – Linda W.
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Eagle Days volunteers to staff
stations - Dec 1 & 2
Service Hours Opportunity
- Eagle Days - Dec 1 & 2 - this public event is hosted jointly by
the MO Department of Conservation and the US Fish and Wildlife service
at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, MO. We are
looking for volunteers to staff stations through out the day. Stations
include Spotting Scopes outside on refuge, live eagle show (mostly
indoors), and the exhibit area (indoor). There is a rotation schedule so
that all volunteers get to help at all stations and no one has to be
outside all day. MDC provides breakfast snacks, lunch, and drinks. If
interested, contact Stacey Davis at 816-228-3766 or stacey.davis@mdc.mo.gov. |
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Project Learning Tree Workshop
Dec 3 - daytime
Advance training opportunity
at BOW - If you’re interested in doing programs for children, you will
be interested in the Project Learning Tree workshop at Burr Oak Woods.
This course is $15 and will include a large activity guide full of easy
to use activities for kids k-8 on trees and the animals that depend on
them. You will not be bored in this very hands-on workshop. Contact Lisa
LaCombe at |
AT: Basic Bird Identification
-: December 3 - 6:30 PM ay BOW
Half of the class will be about
Basic Bird Identification with Mark McKellar of |
Possible Group Capstone
Projects at George Owens- ongoing
George
Owens has some area restoration projects like a glade area, etc.
Contact Matt at George Owens. See
the Partners tab on GKCMN.COM for contact information. Carolyn Polston |
Adopt-A-40 at Burr Oak Woods – ongoingAdopt-A-40
Guidelines ü
You may adopt 1 or more "40's" ü
If you do not wish to adopt an entire "40", you
and a friend may adopt a "40" together. ü
No labor is required ü
If you wish to perform labor on your "40", that is
great ü
Any work, other than observation or trash pick-up, must be
approved by area manager ü
Verbal or written reports must be presented to area manager
a minimum of two times per year to remain in the Adopt-A-40 program ü
Things to look for when surveying your "40"
include but are not limited to: Ø
Is boundary fence in good shape? Ø Are boundaries well posted with signs? Ø
Are there major infestations of exotics/invasives in your
"40"? Ø
Any unique features in your "40"? (ie. glade, rock
outcrops, etc.) Ø
Any trash on your 40? Ø
Are there a bunch of dead trees in the area? Ø
Any special wildlife to note in your "40"? Ø
Are there woody plants invading a prairie or open field? ü
This program is open to volunteers and staff ü
Acreages are listed on the sign-up sheet ü
Choose an area on the map and sign-up on the sign-up sheet ü
See Danny for detailed maps of your "40" ü
Have a great time exploring new areas of Burr Oak Woods CA! I hope this program
allows you to become more familiar with Burr Oak Woods CA. I know it
will help me and my work team to get more up to date information on what
is going on at Burr Oak Woods in a timely manner. Thanks for all of
your help! Danny
email : Danny.Hartwig@mdc.mo.gov
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