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To submit your organization's events, send details to:
laura @earthsharemo.org
(remove the spaces between laura and @ -- spaces are here to minimize spam trolls.) Other Organizations' Web Sites with Event Calendars |
| Aug 1st, 2010 (Sun) |
1:30 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org.
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| Aug 4th, 2010 (Wed) -- Aug 5th, 2010 (Thu) |
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Professional Solar Training with SunWize Technologies
Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association's (MOSEIA) mission is to strengthen and expand the solar industry and establish a sustainable energy future for all Missourians. Throughout the year, MOSEIA provides training opportunities for members and non-members. Most training qualifies for North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) credit - required for Certified Solar PV Installer Certification. MOSEIA members receive training discounts. Visit www.moseia.org for events and membership information.
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Recycled Remix (Springfield)
This special workshop will be hosted by John Bertles, a musician/educator dedicated to raising environmental awareness through the construction of musical instruments from recycled materials,and the science involved in the construction and operation of the various instruments. John will be at Discovery Center of Springfield to present three 90-minute workshops in which participants will be able to design and construct instruments from a variety of recycled items. Included in general admission cost. For more information, visit http://www.discoverycenter.org/.
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| Aug 5th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Birds in Concert
World Bird Sanctuary’s in-house band, “The Raptor Project,” performs songs from its popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over your heads. Fun songs include “Turkey Named Fred,” “Roadkill Shiver,” “What’s the Matter,” “Animal Noises” and others. “Raptor Project” performances are followed by performances by local artists Javier Mendoza, The Rebounds and others. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org.
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| Aug 6th, 2010 (Fri) |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Family Ecological Canoe Day Trip (Phelps County)
Snorkel, paddle, swim and learn about life within the upper Meramec Drainage Basin. Trips include an hour-long canoe paddling and safety course, brief snorkeling instruction, canoe, paddles, pfds, and an ecological education unlike any other (lunch not included)! More information will be sent upon paid reservation ($18 for members 6 and up, $22 for nonmembers 6 and up). Checks are payable to Earth's Classroom - send to 3649 Pumpstation Road, Rosebud, Missouri 63091. Must reserve one week in advance of trip date, first come first served. Minimum of 12 participants, maximum of 20. This particular trip is tentatively (depending on water levels) on the Meramec River, river mileage 26.2-35.1, passing Meramec Springs and old iron works. Call (573) 437-7628 to reserve / for more information.
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| Aug 6th, 2010 (Fri) |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Dr. Raven Community Appreciation
For the past 40 years, Dr. Peter Raven has been at the helm of the Missouri Botanical Garden, leading the way in plant conservation in St. Louis and around the world. Dr. Raven will retire on September 1 and the Garden is throwing a party to honor him! Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, Upper Level. Time: 5:00 to 8:00; remarks at 6:00. For more information, visit www.mobot.org .
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| Aug 6th, 2010 (Fri) |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Friday Art Walk (Springfield, Missouri)
On August 6 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm Global Fayre, a fair trade gift store at 324 S. Campbell in Springfield, will participate in the downtown Friday Art Walk. Missouri Prairie Foundation board member and photographer Glenn Chambers will be in person at the store, and a display of his prairie grouse images will be on exhibit through the month. August 1-31: Throughout the month of August Global Fayre is offering 10% of sale proceeds to MPF, including in-store and on-line purchases http://www.globalfayre.com/ ; free shipping!
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| Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM |
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School Greening Awards Ceremony (St. Louis)
Join Gateway Greening for the School Greening Awards Ceremony at Bell Garden, 3871 Bell Ave., St. Louis. For more information visit www.gatewaygreening.org or call (314) 588-9600.
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| Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Nature and Agriculture in the City (Kansas City)
The second annual "Nature and Agriculture in the City" field day, sponsored by Lincoln University Native Plants Program, will take place on Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 4233 Forest Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. This event is open and free to everyone. Presenters from Lincoln University and the University of Missouri will have exhibits and offer hands-on demonstrations. During this field day visit a work-in-progress garden for native pollinators and other wildlife, established with Missouri prairie species. Topics include fall gardening, food preservation, making cordage with native plants, raising chickens, composting, natural dyes, creating habitat for pollinators, and more. Volunteers will prepare recipes with fresh produce for visitors to taste. A special program prepared in collaboration with the Missouri Prairie Foundation, the Center for Equitable Education (CEED), and K.C. Wildlands will teach students and other visitors about careers in natural resources and agriculture. For more information about this event, please contact Nadia Navarrete-Tindall (navarrete-tindalln@lincolnu.edu). The day of the event call (573) 289-2018. Parking is available for visitors on Forest Avenue.
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| Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat) |
11:30 AM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach about the amazing creatures that share the planet, and what can be done to help them survive. For more information, visit http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ or call (636) 225-4390 x 0.
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| Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat) |
1:15 PM |
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Butterfly Walk at Prairie Garden Trust (New Bloomfield)
Learn about butterflies and walk through the wetlands, woodland, forest and reconstructed prairie of the Prairie Garden Trust in New Bloomfield. Join leader Donna Brunet for a 1- to 2-hour butterfly walk at MPF members Henry and Lorna Domke's Prairie Garden Trust in New Bloomfield, south of Fulton and north of Jefferson City. The walk typically takes about an hour or two. Slow pace on fairly level ground. To RSVP and for directions, contact Henry at henry@henrydomke.com or call (573) 295-6349. View 51 butterfly photos http://henrydomke.com/custom/Butterfly/ that Henry has taken in the last three months.
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| Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach about the amazing creatures that share the planet, and what can be done to help them survive. For more information, visit
http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ or call (636) 225-4390 x 0.
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| Aug 8th, 2010 (Sun) |
1:30 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach about the amazing creatures that share the planet, and what can be done to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. At World Bird Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. For more information, visit http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ or call (636) 225-4390 x 0.
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| Aug 10th, 2010 (Tue) |
5:30 PM |
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Building Performance Measurement
Join USGBC-STL and ASHRAE-St. Louis Chapter to learn more about building performance measurement from Mark Stetz, P.E. Mr. Stetz has over 15 years of experience in the building energy efficiency and measurement & verification field and has contributed to the IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) and FEMP (Federal Energy Management Program) Measurement & Verification Guidelines. He serves on USGBC's Energy & Atmosphere Technical Advisory group. AmerenUE, 1901 Chouteau (63103). 5:30 - Registration & Networking; 6:15 - 7:30 – Presentation. FEE: Free for USGBC-STL members and full-time students; $20.00 for Non-Members. RSVP: Go to http://www.usgbc-stl.org/events / and click the "Register" button under the Building Performance Measurement event.
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| Aug 11th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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City to River
City to River is a grassroots movement advocating improved connections between the communities of the central riverfront and the Mississippi River. The Gateway Arch, iconic symbol of St. Louis, was built nearly fifty years ago. We seek to restore the legacy of generations through a redesign of areas surrounding the Arch grounds and riverfront in both Missouri and Illinois.We are promoting the removal of the section of Interstate 70 between I-64 and Cass Avenue north of downtown in favor of a boulevard that promotes a walkable, liveable community in Downtown St. Louis. On August 17, 2010 the 5 finalist teams in "Framing a Modern Masterpiece," The City + Arch + River Design Competition, will unveil their submissions. For one week, the public will have the opportunity to comment on these five transformative designs. We want strong community input that either supports or at least does not prohibit urban highway removal. The window of opportunity is brief. The organizers of City to River request that you join us and other community leaders in finding out more about the City to River movement, the benefits of a boulevard vs. an urban highway, and how you can be part of our effort to engage the community to support liveable, walkable connections for downtown St. Louis and our Riverfront. Join us on August 11th at Foam Coffeehouse and Bar, 3359 South Jefferson Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63118. For more information about City to River and our proposal, visit www.citytoriver.org.
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| Aug 12th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM |
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Birds in Concert (Valley Park)
World Bird Sanctuary’s in-house band, “The Raptor Project,” performs songs from its popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over your heads. Fun songs include “Turkey Named Fred,” “Roadkill Shiver,” “What’s the Matter,” “Animal Noises” and others. “Raptor Project” performances are followed by performances by local artists Javier Mendoza, The Rebounds and others. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 x 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org.
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| Aug 13th, 2010 (Fri) |
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Native Pollinators Workshop (Columbia)
Participants will be introduced to native bee identification and learn how to create habitat using native plants. Fee of $15 includes lunch, refreshments, native seed and educational materials. Location: Bradford Farm. Please send registration and check payable, by August 6, to Missouri Prairie Foundation at P.O. Box 200, Columbia, Missouri 65205. Or, register and get full details on-line or call for more information at (573) 681-5392.
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| Aug 13th, 2010 (Fri) |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Family Ecological Canoe Day Trip (Franklin and Crawford Counties)
Snorkel, paddle, swim and learn about life within the upper Meramec Drainage Basin. Trips include an hour long canoe paddling and safety course, brief snorkeling instruction, canoe, paddle and an ecological education unlike any other (lunch not included)! $18 for members 6 and up, $22 for nonmembers 6 and up. Organized by Earth's Classroom. This particular trip is tentatively (depending on water levels) on the Meramec River, river mileage 83.2-88.0, passing Green's Cave. Call (573) 437-7628 to reserve or visit web site for more information.
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| Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat) |
11:30 AM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach about the amazing creatures that share the planet, and what can be done to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. At World Bird Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. For more information, visit http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ or call (636) 225-4390 x 0.
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| Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Everyday Wonders
Missouri photographer Becky Joseph exhibit of nature photos, "Everyday Wonders," has opened at Powder Valley Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood. Reception on Saturday, August 14th from 12-4 pm. Visit http://www.rmsphoto.ifp3.com/ for inspiration!
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| Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach about the amazing creatures that share the planet, and what can be done to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. At World Bird Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. For more information, visit http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ or call (636) 225-4390 x 0.
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| Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun) |
9:00 AM |
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Trailnet: Urban Assault Ride
The New Belgium Urban Assault Ride rolls into St. Louis on August 15, bringing with it beer, bikes, and big wheels. Hundreds of cyclists are expected at the St. Louis Urban Assault Ride, where they will mix it up - combining cycling and fun and funky obstacle courses including human bowling, piggy back polo and the paper boy relay. Participants can expect new obstacles and a chance to win a limited edition New Belgium Cruiser. Registration is ongoing at www.urbanassaultride.com. The ride starts at Forest Park, Langenberg Field (next to the tennis courts), at 9:00 am.
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| Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun) |
1:30 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach about the amazing creatures that share the planet, and what can be done to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. At World Bird Sanctuary, Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park. For more information, visit http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ or call (636) 225-4390 x 0.
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| Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Harvesting Prairie Plant Seeds (Mount Vernon, Missouri)
Many of you have enjoyed going out to the Ozark Regional Land Trust’s beautiful Woods Prairie preserve near Mount Vernon, Missouri. This is an opportunity to get out, learn about native plants, and help ORLT raise funds to support this project. The works days will be focused on harvesting native plant seeds that will be sold to benefit Woods Prairie. What to bring: hat, water bottle, a small bucket (if you want to pick seeds), sunscreen. Woods Prairie is near Mount Vernon, Missouri. For location and directions: http://orlt.org/projects/woodsprairie.html. Contact ORLT at (314) 401-6218 if you have questions.
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| Aug 16th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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"Knee-High Fire in the Pouring Rain"
Join wilderness survival instructor Byron Kerns for this seminar, an enlightening, fun, and informative evening of skills, stories, and advice relating to his more than thirty-years of teaching the art of wilderness survival. A former US Air Force Survival Instructor and author of the book "Deep Survival," Byron refuses to be labeled a "survival expert." He much prefers to remain a "humble student with darn good teaching skills." Humorous at times, yet quite serious at others, he offers seminar participants an outstanding opportunity to better understand the seven priorities of survival and his far-reaching philosophy of always being prepared to help others at all times in the wilderness. "Better than a book, better than a reality show," Byron says in his laid-back drawl. "And, the good thing is, if you remember only one sentence of what I have to say, it may be the one that saves your life." At REI, 1703 S. Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis 63144. Visit http://www.rei.com/event/4849/session/5837 for more info.
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| Aug 17th, 2010 (Tue) |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Energy, Cost & Sustainability Seminar (USGBC)
Energy plays a larger role in LEED V3 than in prior versions and in sustainability as a whole when considering carbon footprint. This seminar will explore the importance of energy within these contexts and provide an overview of two specific building systems to be addressed in relation to energy usage. At Tarlton Corporation, 5500 West Park Avenue (63110). Fee: $30 for USGBC-STL Members; $40 for Non-Members. To register, go to www.usgbc-stl.org/events. This course is approved for: 2 GBCI CE Hour and 2 AIA CES Learning Units. Visit www.usgbc-stl.org for more information.
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| Aug 17th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM |
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The Life of Birds: Finding Partners (Audubon Event)
Finding a partner is never an easy business. In dense forest it is difficult to attract attention, and even harder to keep a potential mate around long enough to show off and prove that you are the hottest thing on two legs. In a highly competitive market, male birds go to enormous lengths to display their worth. With amazing settings like the Galapagos Islands, the Alaskan tundra and the rainforest of the Amazon, see the mating displays of frigate birds, red phalaropes, calfbirds and cock-of-the-rocks, to name just a few. Watch birds dance, fight, sing, build and even “decorate” to win a mate. Sir David Attenborough, one of the world's foremost naturalists, hosts this extraordinary series into the secret lives of these magnificent creatures. Over three years in the making, with stunning slow-motion and computer enhanced special effects, this landmark series is timeless. (Please note that the nature of the material may make it unsuitable for some children.) This 60 minute documentary will be shown in the auditorium of the St. Louis County Library Thornhill branch at 12863 Willowyck Drive. From I-270, take Exit 16 Page Ave/Hwy 364 west to Bennington. Turn left at the end of the ramp and right at the next light at Fee Fee. Turn right again at the next light at the library. Questions, call Mitch Leachman at (314) 599-7390.
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| Aug 19th, 2010 (Thu) |
11:35 AM |
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Public Radio Discussion of Land Conservation
On Thursday, August 19, Ozark Regional Land Trust executive director Ted Heisel and vice-president David Watson will be on Saint Louis Public Radio to discuss land conservation issues. The land conservation discussion will begin about 11:35 am, following a segment highlighting the 20th anniversary of the Katy Trail. Tune to 90.7 KWMU FM (Saint Louis Public Radio). You can also listen afterward online at www.kwmu.org.
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| Aug 19th, 2010 (Thu) |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM |
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'Lose the Zero’ Studio Tour
Tours will take place at SPACE Architecture + Design. 4168 Manchester, St. Louis 63110, 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Networking afterwards at Atomic Cowboy. See how SPACE Architecture + Design "lost The zero" and cut the anticipated utility bills of a 7,500 square ft. studio from approximately $20,000 to $2,000 annually with innovative systemic design. Want to learn about clean energy and efficiency policies that can help businesses and homes across Missouri “Lose the Zero”? Take a tour and get the empowering details! Please RSVP here http://www.moenviron.org/spacetour.asp then download the flyer http://stlgreendrinks.org/assets/52000EncouragingReasons.pdf and help spread the word.
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| Aug 19th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Birds in Concert
World Bird Sanctuary’s in-house band, “The Raptor Project,” performs songs from its popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over your heads. Fun songs include “Turkey Named Fred,” “Roadkill Shiver,” “What’s the Matter,” “Animal Noises” and others. “Raptor Project” performances will be followed by performances by local artists Javier Mendoza, The Rebounds and others. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 x 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 20th, 2010 (Fri) |
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
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America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Listening Session and Discussion
This past April, at a White House conference President Obama signed a memorandum establishing the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation agenda worthy of the 21st century and to reconnect Americans with our great outdoors. The President understands that protecting and restoring the lands and waters that we love and reconnecting people to the outdoors must happen at the local level. Senior officials from Washington, D.C. and local leaders from the Department of Defense, the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality will be present to hear your thoughts and to participate in a conversation with you about America’s Great Outdoors. This event, at the Sculpture Park, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois 62035 is free and open to the public. For planning purposes it would be helpful if you would pre-register by Wednesday, August 18 at the website www.mvs.usace.army.mil or by fax (636) 899-2655 with your name, the name of the organization with which you are affiliated, if any, your telephone number and email address. We will make every effort to accommodate everyone. If you cannot participate in person, please submit your comments and ideas via the America’s Great Outdoors website at http://www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/. If you have questions, please call Julie Ziino at (636) 899-0055. We look forward to your participation – please join us!
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| Aug 20th, 2010 (Fri) |
6:30 PM |
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Dinner Honoring Bill Crawford and Benefiting Prairie Conservation Work
All Missouri Prairie Foundation members and supporters are invited to honor the work of Bill Crawford at this dinner to be held in Columbia. Bill co-founded MPF in 1966 and is a 43-year veteran of the Missouri Department of Conservation, where he served as chief of wildlife research for 30 years. Also an accomplished historian, Bill continues to be a driving force behind the museum of the Boone County, Missouri, Historical Society. He has many stories to share about managing and protecting prairie wildlife in Missouri-and he promises to read from Washington Irving's A Tour of the Prairies, published in 1835. Join the fellowship of prairie and wildlife enthusiasts from around the state, enjoy dinner, celebrate Bill's August birthday, honor his life's work, and benefit the prairie protection work of the MPF. Location: Peachtree Banquet Center, 120 E. Nifong, Suite D, Columbia. Directions: South side of Columbia, just west of the Nifong and Providence intersection. Drive west from Providence on Nifong and turn left just before the Breaktime Gas Station. The banquet facility is on the right side of the street in Peachtree Plaza. Meat and vegetarian entrees will be served. Tickets are $45 per person and include drinks. Mail checks to: Missouri Prairie Foundation, PO Box 200, Columbia, Missouri, 65205. RSVP by August 10, 2010.
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Park Service Ranger Led Bike Tour (St. Louis Riverfront)
Meet below Arch (bottom of Grand Staircase) on Lenor K. Sullivan Blvd. Six miles round trip. Bring your bike or rent one (adults $15; children $10). Pedal along the Riverfront Trail, while you learn about the natural river features and how people began to change the river in the 1800’s. Visit nationally-recognized Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Underground Railroad site. Call (877) 982-1410 for reservations.
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| Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Confluence Habitat Restoration Days
Our Habitat Restoration Days for July were truly successful and we would like to invite anyone interested to join us again for two more days on the Riverfront Trail Thursday, August 21st and Saturday, August 26th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm to help restore some of the natural beauty surrounding the trail as well as improving habitat along the river. We will be working to remove invasive species, pulling weeds, picking up litter, and possibly even planting native plants along the trail. We will be meeting at the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing and accessing the trail from there. If you are interested in joining us, please visit our registration page. If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact me natalieannjohnson09@gmail.com or visit the Confluence website www.confluencegreenway.org.
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| Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat) |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Ecopalooza (Clayton, Richmond Heights, Maplewood)
The Cities of Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Clayton host Ecopalooza at Shaw Park <http://www.zvents.com/st-louis-mo/venues/show/868979-shaw-park>. This earth-friendly event includes great products, services, music and activities for kids plus food & drink. Free.
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| Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat) |
11:30 AM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 22nd, 2010 (Sun) |
1:30 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 24th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Harvesting Prairie Plant Seeds
Many of you have enjoyed going out to the Ozark Regional Land Trust’s beautiful Woods Prairie preserve near Mount Vernon, Missouri. This is an opportunity to get out, learn about native plants, and help ORLT raise funds to support this project. The works days will be focused on harvesting native plant seeds that will be sold to benefit Woods Prairie. What to bring: hat, water bottle, a small bucket (if you want to pick seeds), sunscreen. Woods Prairie is near Mount Vernon, Missouri. For location and directions: http://orlt.org/projects/woodsprairie.html. Contact ORLT at (314) 401-6218 if you have questions.
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| Aug 26th, 2010 (Thu) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Confluence Habitat Restoration Days CHANGE OF DATE - SEE AUGUST 28TH
Our Habitat Restoration Days for July were truly successful and we would like to invite anyone interested to join us again for two more days on the Riverfront Trail Thursday, August 21st and Saturday, August 26th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm to help restore some of the natural beauty surrounding the trail as well as improving habitat along the river. We will be working to remove invasive species, pulling weeds, picking up litter, and possibly even planting native plants along the trail. We will be meeting at the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing and accessing the trail from there. If you are interested in joining us, please visit our registration page. If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact me natalieannjohnson09@gmail.com or visit the Confluence website www.confluencegreenway.org.
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| Aug 26th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Birds in Concert (Valley Park)
World Bird Sanctuary’s in-house band, “The Raptor Project,” performs songs from its popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over your heads. Fun songs include “Turkey Named Fred,” “Roadkill Shiver,” “What’s the Matter,” “Animal Noises” and others. “Raptor Project” performances are followed by performances by local artists Javier Mendoza, The Rebounds and others. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 26th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
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Sierra Club Eastern Missouri Group Meeting
St Louis University Nutrition and Dietetics Department will present the department's goals for a Sustainable Food System, including its student restaurant/culinary training program which utilizes local food. At Litzsinger School, Lindbergh Boulevard and Litzsinger Road, third traffic light south of I-64/Highway 40. Free. Non-members are welcome. For additional information visit www.missouri.sierraclub.org/emg/ or call (314) 644-0890.
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| Aug 27th, 2010 (Fri) -- Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) |
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Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Conference
The Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative, of which Missouri Prairie Foundation is a member, will hold its annual conference in Columbia August 27 and 28. The conference focus is on climate change and its effect on birds; speakers include Pat Guinan, University of Missouri Climatologist, and Greg Butcher, Director of Bird Conservation for the National Audubon Society. For a complete conference schedule and to register, visit the MOBCI site http://www.mobci.org/ .
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| Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) -- Aug 29th, 2010 (Sun) |
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LouFest Music Festival (Forest Park, St. Louis)
A new sustainable event -- LOUFEST is a two-day music festival in Forest Park that features 18 national and local bands, a Kids Village, and an EcoZone to highlight those involved in conservation, recycling and clean energy. The festival will be a serious rock show but green from the bottom up. Details at http://loufest.com
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Operation Clean Stream: St. Louis Area
Thousands of volunteers are needed to help with the oldest river clean-up in Missouri; lend a hand on the Meramec River. Hosted by Open Space Council. More info at http://www.openspacestl.org/index.php
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| Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) |
7:15 AM |
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Swimmin’ in Moonshine Open Water Competition (Table Rock Lake)
SWIMMERS! James River Basin Partnership (JRBP) will be holding its second annual Swimmin' In Moonshine open water swim competition on August 28th, 2010. Around 300 swimmers are expected to participate. Swimmers will have a choice of 500 yard, 1 mile or 2 mile swim course around unique Moonshine Beach located at Table Rock Lake. Registration begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 10:00. If you are interested in swimming please don't hesitate! A large safety staff will be there to secure your success. VOLUNTEERS! This event is a very important fundraiser for JRBP! When you support Swimmin' in Moonshine, you support the ever expanding progress of JRBP in conserving the watershed that our community depends on! All volunteers will be fed a delicious lunch! Volunteers will help with the following: During the morning shift at 7:15 to: check-in and register swimmers; body mark swimmers with numbers; maintain morning snacks; lunch preparation; give water at finish line. In the water shift at 8:30 to: provide course direction to swimmers (in your own kayak); provide a watchful eye and a PFD to swimmers in need (in your own kayak); three Certified Life Guards - you will ride on the back of wave runners! After the race around 12:00 pm to: deflate buoys and take down banners. SPONSORS! Do you share our values in water conservation and the gratitude we have for the clean water at Table Rock Lake? Would you like for 300 swimmers and their families to know this? Please be a fiscal sponsor of this event! We have several different levels of sponsorship available for the environmentally aware gift giver. Not only will this establish you as a member of JRBP, but you will be able to acquire member perks! All sponsors will be able to contribute anything they desire to the swimmers' gift bag. Last year we had people travel from as far as Illinois to participate! Contact Kellie Herman 836-3756 or jamesriverbasin@gmail.com for event info.
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| Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Habitat Restoration Day (Confluence) (DATE CHANGE - WAS AUGUST 26TH)
It's not too late to register for our NEW DATE and NEW LOCATION for The Confluence's Habitat Restoration Day, now August 28th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Riverview Park, just south of 270 and the Riverview exit. All are welcome to help remove invasive species, pull weeds, and pick up litter. Your efforts are appreciated and we hope you will consider joining us. Please register online for the event at our registration page.
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| Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) |
11:30 AM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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| Aug 28th, 2010 (Sat) |
6:30 PM |
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Drinks on the Roof / Dining in the Street
Local farmers and local chefs come together to raise awareness for healthier eating.You're invited to reserve your place at the table at the first foodNow, Saturday, August 28, 2010, 1300 West 13th Street in the West Bottoms. Rooftop reception and silent auction 6:30 pm until sundown, followed by dinner in the street. $125 per person / $1000 for a table. More information at www.foodNow.org .
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| Aug 29th, 2010 (Sun) |
1:30 PM |
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Amazing Animal Encounters (Valley Park)
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by WBS naturalists, using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals to teach you about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive. Sponsored by Ameren UE. World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, Missouri. Admission: FREE. Parking: FREE. No reservations required. Phone: (636) 225-4390 EXT 0. Website: www.worldbirdsanctuary.org .
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