Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Outings and Activities
may
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Another new hike! We head south to White Oak Lake State Park to hike the Fern Hollow Trail. We will only do half of the trail and then go over
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Another new hike! We head south to White Oak Lake State Park to hike the Fern Hollow Trail. We will only do half of the trail and then go over to the Little Grand Canyon area on a branch of White Oak creek. Meet at the Chik-fil-A by Bass Pro at 8am or meet us at the Park Visitor’s center at 10. Bring a lunch and water. Hike total of 6 miles or so.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
White Oak Lake State Park
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Spring 2024 Meeting in Springfield MO, May 18th-19th A Meeting to Remember: the Ozark
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Spring 2024 Meeting in Springfield MO, May 18th-19th
A Meeting to Remember: the Ozark Society Spring Member Gathering May 18-19, 2024, Featuring Author Doug Tallamy
Our annual spring meeting will be like one you’ve ever attended before May 18-19. There’s the host: the 100-member Schoolcraft Chapter centered around Springfield, MO. The chapter is named after Henry Schoolcraft who traveled the winter of 1818/1819 with Levi Pettibone from Potosi to Springfield through the Ozark Mountains and down the White River into Arkansas.
There’s the keynote speaker: nationally known sustainability and conservation author Doug Tallamy, who will present “A Conversation with Doug Tallamy” Saturday. His best-selling conservation and ecology-related books, including Nature’s Best Hope, Bringing Nature Home and the Nature of Oaks. Books will be available for sale.
There’s the meeting location: the Darr Agriculture Center, a feature of Missouri State University.
There’s the extras for the meeting: a catered lunch, a native plant sale, and, in addition, Springfield Environmental Services will present its yard ethic program.
And post-meeting, there’s more: two campsites highlighting spectacular member properties, landscapes and conservation best practices; a potluck in a barn with musical entertainment and maybe even some dancing; a possible reappearance of Henry Schoolcraft himself; and the option of a tour Sunday afternoon of Tumbling Creek Cave and Ozark Mountain Laboratory.
Here are the details as of press time:
Location of Saturday Morning & Afternoon Activities
The Darr Agricultural Center, 2401 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65807, 417-836-5638
Schedule Saturday Morning
8 a.m.-Noon: Native Plant Sale Outside Darr Building – Ozark Society and public invited. Hosted by Missouri Wildflowers, mowildflowers.net, Gaylena’s Garden, gaylenasgarden@gmail.com and Ozark Soul, natives@ozarksoul.com
9 a.m: Member and Board Meeting and Refreshments
Noon: Catered lunch $20, featuring Doug Tallamy. Registration/head count required at www.eventbrite.com/e/ozark-society-spring-meeting-and-luncheon-tickets-847524006117
Saturday Afternoon
2 p.m: Mini-conference, free to Ozark Society members, charge for nonmembers. Doug Tallamy Speaker. Introduction by Curtis Millsap, Chair, Schoolcraft Chapter
3:15-3:30 p.m: Break
3:30-4:15 p.m: City of Springfield Yard Ethics Program. Conclusion by Curtis Millsap for to mini-conference
Accommodations and Evening Activities
Free Camping Sites
Location is Bob and Barbara Kipfer’s historic Bull Mills property, about 25 miles southeast of Springfield. This beautiful 400-acre property includes pristine Bull Creek, a cabin, cemetery, grasslands, woods and site of the former Bull Mills. The Kipfers host many wildflower walks, WOLF School visits, research projects and educational presentations.
Barb or Bob Kipfer, rekipfer@gmail.com for questions, reservations and map
AND
Rockspan Farm, home of Dan and Mike Chiles, an extraordinary tree farm and site of many sustainability projects, best practices, research and innovation
1448 Chiles Lane, Bois D’Arc, MO 65612. https://www.rockspanfarm.com/ for description and directions, 417-848-2780, Dan Chiles
Potluck & Entertainment
After setting up camp, kick back at Rockspan Farm’s Red Barn for good food, music and some toe tapping. Tables, chairs and electric provided.
Sunday Activities
For Sunday, the Schoolcraft Chapter has two possibilities:
- Enroute home if you live south of Springfield, take a slight detour southeast for a tour of the nationally known Tumbling Creek Cave and Ozark Underground Laboratory May 19 at 1572 Aley Lane, Protem, MO 65733. The cave’s owners, Tom and Cathy Aley, have devoted their careers to using dye tracing to track groundwater, its flow and path through karst topography in many parts of the U.S. We’ll need a head count before announce start of tour.
To learn more about the cave go to https://www.ozarkundergroundlab.com/tumbling-creek-cave.html.
- There may be a sighting of the elusive Henry Schoolcraft at the Bull Mills property Sunday morning. We’ll announce an expected time of arrival later. Henry is well versed in his own adventures, of course, as well as the land’s history, starting when an ocean covered it millions of years ago and 15,000 year-old artifacts were left behind.
All Members Welcome!
Missouri Plans to Show You a Good Time
Time
18 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 19 (Sunday) 12:00 PM
Location
Darr Center
2401 S. Kansas Expwy
june
tue04jun7:00 PMtue8:30 PMPulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 600 Pleasant Valley Drive
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We are at Second Presbyterian for our meeting this June. Our speaker has yet to be named, so check back to find out who it will be. We will hold
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We are at Second Presbyterian for our meeting this June. Our speaker has yet to be named, so check back to find out who it will be. We will hold a business meeting after to discuss club and environment items.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
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sat08jun2:00 PMsat6:00 PMHighlands Chapter Spring Picnic2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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You are invited to the Ozark Society Highlands Chapter (OSHC) Spring Picnic Saturday June 8, 2024 We are happy to announce that our Spring Picnic will again be at Terry and
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You are invited to the Ozark Society Highlands Chapter (OSHC) Spring Picnic Saturday June 8, 2024
We are happy to announce that our Spring Picnic will again be at Terry and Susan Fredrick’s house on Beaver Lake near Goshen. Guests are welcome. Our potluck picnic starts at 2:00pm and should wrap-up around 6:00pm. Check out the directions below.
Terry and Susan will provide a beautiful location and a meat/chicken dish.
The Highlands Chapter will bring water, cups, plates, napkins and flatware.
You will need to bring: a side dish, your favorite beverage, lawn chairs, and by all means, bring lawn games like horseshoes, ring toss and badminton!
RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to attend by Wednesday June 5. Contact: Chris Kline ckline901@gmail.com or 479-409-0394
Floating: Our hosts have put in a new dock with a swim-deck for swimming and boating. You are invited to bring your kayaks or canoes after 10:00am. We’re looking forward to a fun day on the lake!
Directions to Terry/Susan Fredrick: 18869 Mayes Rd, Fayetteville AR 72703 (479) 422-7776
- Click on “Location” or see directions immediately below.
From the north (Springdale, Rogers, Mountain Home, etc.):
- On US Hwy 412, 1 mi east of White River Bridge near Nob Hill
- From Springdale and Rogers: turn south (right) onto Blue Springs Road (70), follow 4.3 miles
- From Mountain Home: turn south (left) onto Blue Springs Road (70), follow 4.3 miles
- Turn west (right) onto Beav-O-Rama Road (545), follow west and north 1.9 miles
- Turn north (right) onto Mayes Road (548), follow 1 mile to 18869 Mayes Road
- Paved driveway is on the left follow ½ mile, white house will be on the right
From the south (Fayetteville):
- On AR Hwy 45 at main intersection in downtown Goshen at Anderson’s gas station
- Turn northwest (left) onto Blue Springs Road (70), follow northwest and north 1.8 miles
- Turn west (left) onto Beav-O-Rama-Road (545), follow west and north 1.9 miles
- Turn north (right) onto Mayes Road (548), follow 1 mile to 18869 Mayes Road
- Paved driveway is on the left. Follow the drive for ½ mile; the white house will be on the right.
Come picnic, socialize, kayak, swim and have fun!
See you there!!
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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july
tue02jul12:00 AMtue12:00 PMPulaski Chapter - NO MEETING IN JULY12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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It’s our summer break, folks are busy doing outdoor things, so there will not be a July meeting. Get out and
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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