Hi Lonesome Chapter
Capstone, Volunteer and Advanced Training Opportunities
2008 Capstone Projects Continued in 2009
- Grassland Bird Monitoring
- Mead's Milkweed Monitoring
- Prairie Plants on the Move - Mobile Prairie Wagon
- Prairie Fence Marking
- Toad and Frog Call Surveys
2009 New Capstone Projects
- Bird Breeding
- Insect ID & Sampling
2009 Volunteer Opportunities
9:00 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers will help with prairie restoration work, which may include
fence removal, broadcast seeding, transplanting, and invasive plant removal.
Wear protective clothing and bring gloves. We'll have a potluck lunch inside following the work; bring a dish or
sandwich fixings to share.
RSVP to
info@moprairie.com<mailto:info
Directions: Take Interstate 70 to Exit 61 (Williamsburg exit); go north to
Williamsburg and at four-way stop, go left (west) on Highway D. Go west on
Highway D for about 2.5 miles, then go left (south) on Highway D, crossing
over 1-70. Continue south on Highway D for about 1.5 miles.
December 30, Cole Camp Prairies IBA Circle, 110th Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Cole Camp, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants will meet at The Classic (restaurant on Hwy 52, north of downtown area) at 7:30 AM. We will organize our quadrants and begin birding as soon as possible. At 5:30 p.m., we'll gather and tally the group counts. $5 registration fee may be paid the morning of the count. Fees go to the Audubon Society to defray the cost of the final tabulation and report for each Circle's official count. For more information or to confirm participation contact CPMO Circle compiler Marge Lumpe: birdwatcher@msn.com, or 660-668-3943. Participation is open to the public.
On-going Opportunity The Boys and Girls Club in Sedalia is looking for individuals to give presentations on nature subjects for the after school program. Time: 4:30 p.m. When: Third Thursday of each month. Contact: Carrie Leman, (660) 723-9629. Activity is approved for volunteer service.
On-Going Opportunity-CACHE (Conservation Area Bird Counts) An ongoing inventory of most of the conservation areas in the state. We can arrange trips as a group or anyone can go alone to any Conservation Areas in the state and enter reports online. Go to: Audubon Society of Missouri Click on CACHE Data Entry and record your count data
On-Going Opportunity-SPARKS (State Park Bird Counts) An on-going inventory of birds in Missouri State Parks. We can arrange group trips or anyone can go alone to any State Park in the state. Go to: http://www.mobirds.org Click on SPARKS Data Entry and record your count data.
Volunteer Activities in the Planning Stages
Stream Teams - Formation of one or more stream teams. Opportunity
for volunteers to get involved in river conservation. MDC advanced training
is available for new teams. If you'd like to get involved in a Stream Team
project, contact Donnie Nichols, VO Committee Chair at: nichols_donnie@yahoo.com
Adopt an MDC Trail - The Missouri Department of Conservation's Adopt-A-Trail
Program is a volunteer program providing opportunities for hikers, bicyclists and
equestrians to assist conservation area staff by monitoring, maintaining and
enhancing trails and trailhead facilities. There are many Conservation Areas in
Benton and Pettis Counties from which our Chapter can choose. Emily Horner indicated
that she would like our chapter to take over stewardship of a new trail in the glade
above the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery.
Learn more here . If you are interested participating in a MMN Chapter Adopt a
Trail project, contact Donnie Nichols, VO Committee Chair at: nichols_donnie@yahoo.com
2009 Advanced Training Opportunities
None scheduled as of November 17, 2009.