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SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Removal Work Day on Monday\, May 12th in Kiwanis Park (West)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 12th @ 1-3 PM \nMissouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Monday\, May 12th\, from 1-3 p.m. on the west side of Columbia’s Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 20-acre park in central Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area at Odor Shelter\, on the west side of Kiwanis Park\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/missouri-conservation-corps-hosts-a-honeysuckle-removal-event-on-monday-may-12th/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T191702Z
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UID:1647-1746514800-1746522000@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis Park Guided Bird Hike with Columbia Audubon Society and Missouri Conservation Corps
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in learning more about the migratory birds that travel through Missouri each year during the spring\, come and join us in Kiwanis Park on Tuesday\, May 6th.  This is the date of our third annual guided bird hike with the Columbia Audubon Society. \nParticipants are asked to meet in the park’s east parking lot at Thurston Shelter at 7:00 a.m.\, May 6th.  We will be guided through the park by Audubon Society member John Besser as we survey this heavily forested park for its avian residents and travelers.  This event will last approximately 1.5 hours\, and our group will be traversing steep and uneven terrain.  Sturdy hiking shoes and a water bottle will be very helpful during the hike.  In case of rain\, please pack a raincoat. \nOur Kiwanis Park guided bird hikes in 2023 and 2024 were wonderfully successful\, so we are asking participants to pre-register for this event by emailing Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/kiwanis-park-guided-bird-hike-with-columbia-audubon-society-and-missouri-conservation-corps/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20250408T014701Z
CREATED:20250408T014701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T014701Z
UID:1656-1746363600-1746370800@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Work Day in Garth Nature Area + Pizza!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 4th @ 1PM-3PM \nMissouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Sunday\, May 4th from 1pm-3pm in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth Avenue.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 52-acre park in north Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area at 2799 North Garth\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.  This will be a pizza-friendly event…
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-work-day-in-garth-nature-area-pizza/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T180000
DTSTAMP:20250408T011521Z
CREATED:20250408T011521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T011521Z
UID:1645-1746115200-1746122400@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Removal Event in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 1st @ 4PM-6PM \nMissouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Thursday\, May 1st\, from 4pm-6pm in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth Avenue.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 52-acre park in north Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area at 2799 North Garth\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-removal-event-in-garth-nature-area/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20250414T211112Z
CREATED:20250414T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T211112Z
UID:1662-1745755200-1745776800@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Conservation Corps at Columbia's Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps will host a booth at Columbia’s Earth Day on Sunday\, April 27th from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Columbia.  We will be located in a booth next to US Fish and Wildlife on Elm Street\, and we will have limited quantities of our new Missouri Conservation Corps t-shirts for sale\, as well as educational activities for kids\, and information on invasive species and on our upcoming events.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/missouri-conservation-corps-at-columbias-earth-day/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 401 South Ninth Street\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T180000
DTSTAMP:20250408T014241Z
CREATED:20250408T014241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T014241Z
UID:1654-1745654400-1745690400@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Birds\, Bees and Blooms Festival in Arrow Rock
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is excited to host a booth at this year’s Birds\, Bees and Blooms Festival in the historic village of Arrow Rock\, Missouri.  This year’s festival will feature guided bird hikes led by the Columbia Audubon Society\, Wild Edible Foraging Hikes\, and more than 30 booths on Arrow Rock’s Main Street. \nOrganized by our friends at the Missouri River Bird Observatory\, The Birds\, Bees & Blooms Festival’s goal is to raise awareness for animals\, plants and nature in general and provide a fun\, family-oriented experience in the surroundings of Arrow Rock. \nThis festival will have more than 30 booths with activities\, educational demonstrations\, crafts\, food\, ecological info of all kinds\, and nature-related items for sale.  Guided bird and wild edibles hikes around the Arrow Rock State Historic Site and adjacent Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge\, fishing\, presentations will take place throughout the day and even get your photo taken with a Bald Eagle! \nThe Birds\, Bees and Blooms Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, April 26th in Arrow Rock\, Missouri.  The early guided bird hike takes place at 8:00 a.m. for early-rising participants!  For more information on this incredible event\, visit the MRBO Website at https://mrbo.org/MRBO/Festivals.aspx \n 
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/birds-bees-and-blooms-festival-in-arrow-rock/
LOCATION:Arrow Rock Visitor Center\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock\, MO\, 65320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20250408T010712Z
CREATED:20250408T010712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T010712Z
UID:1642-1745316000-1745323200@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Removal Event in Kiwanis Park (East)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 22nd @ 10AM- NOON \nMissouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Tuesday\, April 22nd\, from 10am-Noon on the east side of Columbia’s Kiwanis Park\, 1001 Maplewood Drive.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 20-acre park in central Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area at Thurston Shelter\, on the east side of Kiwanis Park\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-removal-event-in-kiwanis-park-east/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T150000
DTSTAMP:20250408T010839Z
CREATED:20250408T010132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T010839Z
UID:1640-1744722000-1744729200@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Cutting Event in Kiwanis Park (West Side)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 15th @ 1-3 PM \nMissouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Tuesday\, April 15th\, from 1-3 p.m. on the west side of Columbia’s Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 20-acre park in central Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area at Odor Shelter\, on the west side of Kiwanis Park\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-cutting-event-in-kiwanis-park/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T150000
DTSTAMP:20250227T124109Z
CREATED:20250227T124109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T124109Z
UID:1523-1744030800-1744038000@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Cutting in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 7th @ 1-3 PM \nMissouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Monday\, April 7th\, from 1-3 p.m. in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 52-acre park in north Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area of Garth Nature Area\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-cutting-in-garth-nature-area-5/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T180000
DTSTAMP:20250221T164434Z
CREATED:20250221T164434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T164434Z
UID:1484-1743696000-1743703200@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Cutting Event at Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is organizing a volunteer honeysuckle cutting event on Thursday\, April 3rd\, from 4-6 p.m. in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 52-acre park in north Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area of Garth Nature Area\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-cutting-event-at-garth-nature-area/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20250317T215417Z
CREATED:20250221T160343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T215417Z
UID:1477-1742648400-1742655600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Cutting/Environmental Education Event at Garth Nature Area--Family Oriented
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is organizing its second honeysuckle cutting event of 2025 on Saturday\, March 22nd in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 52-acre park in north Columbia.  This volunteer event will also feature a family-friendly educational opportunity with Missouri Conservation Corps educator Laura Semken. \n\nOn Saturday\, March 22nd\, Missouri Conservation Corps is collaborating with educator Laura Semken to bring an interactive learning experience to Garth Nature Area. Geared for learners in the 6 years and up range\, this educational segment will teach young learners about the importance of healthy native habitats for migratory birds.\n\n\nYoungsters and their families are encouraged to attend\, and learners under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n\nThis event will take place in Garth Nature Area\, and volunteers will have the option of starting honeysuckle removal immediately with a team\, or staying to learn about migratory birds with Laura and her volunteers.\n\nVolunteers can meet in the parking area of Garth Nature Area\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org. If we are snowed under on March 22nd\, I guess we will learn how to cut honeysuckle in the snow.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/honeysuckle-cutting-at-garth-nature-area/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20250221T155117Z
CREATED:20250221T155117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T155117Z
UID:1472-1742302800-1742310000@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Cutting in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Okay…we know this is kind of early for honeysuckle cutting\, and given Missouri’s weather this winter\, we might still be snowed under in March.  But we are going to put this event on the calendar\, and give mid-March a try.  Missouri Conservation Corps is organizing its first honeysuckle cutting event of 2025 on Tuesday\, March 18th in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth.  Volunteers will be cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle in this 52-acre park in north Columbia. \nVolunteers can meet in the parking area of Garth Nature Area\, and we will walk to our work site in the park.  Just like all our events\, Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training and gloves for this event.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. \nTo register for this event\, or to learn more about our events in Columbia’s parks and green spaces\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org. If we are snowed under on March 18th\, I guess we will learn how to cut honeysuckle in the snow. \n 
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/honeysuckle-cutting-in-garth-nature-area-2/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T160000
DTSTAMP:20250221T154202Z
CREATED:20250221T154202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T154202Z
UID:1468-1741525200-1741536000@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Flat Branch Creek Cleanup on the MKT Trail
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting its first creek cleanup on Columbia’s Flat Branch Creek on Sunday\, March 9th.  The cleanup will take place between MKT Trail bridges #2 and #3\, and volunteers are asked to meet in Grasslands Park\, 21 East Clarkson Road.  Missouri Conservation Corps and Missouri Stream Team will provide the gloves and trash bags\, and volunteers are asked to wear sturdy boots and clothing appropriate to the weather.  If you have waterproof boots or waders\, those will help us get into the deeper portions of the creek to remove trash and debris. \nThe creek cleanup will run from 1-3 p.m.\, followed by a social event in the park from 3-4 p.m. with hot cocoa and maybe even some sunshine!  Join us on Sunday\, March 9th in Columbia’s Grasslands Park for our first volunteer event of the year\, and a chance to clean up one of Columbia’s most cherished watersheds! \nFor more information on this event\, or to register for this event\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org \n 
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/flat-branch-creek-cleanup-on-the-mkt-trail/
LOCATION:Grasslands Park\, 21 East Clarkson Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creek Cleanup,Volunteer Work Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20250221T161633Z
CREATED:20250221T161257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T161633Z
UID:1479-1740592800-1740596400@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Stephens Lake Park Arboretum Winter Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Stephens Lake Arboretum\, Columbia’s Level II Arboretum\, in conjunction with Columbia Parks and Recreation\, will be hosting a winter speaker’s series dedicated to discussions of native plants\, planting for pollinators\, and edible urban landscapes. Speakers will include Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall\, Ryan Russell\, Matthew Dolan and Dr. Mark Coggeshall. \nStephens Lake Arboretum is a Level II Arboretum located in Columbia’s Stephens Lake Park. This local arboretum has a new group of volunteers committed to maintaining the plant health and landscape of the arboretum\, and the winter lecture series will be an opportunity to bring some visibility to the Arboretum and its treasures. \nThese lecture events will take place on Wednesday evenings in February and March\, beginning at 6 p.m. in Riechmann Pavilion\, 2300 East Walnut Street.  The February 26th presentation is on small trees for the urban landscape.  For more information\, see the post on our website: https://missouriconservationcorps.org/stephens-lake-park-arboretum/ \n  \nColumbia’s Riechmann Pavilion will be the scene of a series of winter lectures dedicated to native plants and pollinator health.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/stephens-lake-park-arboretum-winter-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Riechmann Pavilion Stephens Lake Park\, 2300 East Walnut St.\, 2300 East Walnut Street\, Columbia\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:native plant lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T180000
DTSTAMP:20250130T184544Z
CREATED:20250130T184518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T184544Z
UID:1439-1740232800-1740247200@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Show Me Adventure Outdoor Event Expo at Walt's Bike
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is excited to be involved in this year’s Outdoor Event Expo at Walt’s Bike and Fitness.  This Outdoor Expo for Columbia and central Missouri will take place on Saturday\, February 22nd at Walt’s Bike Shop\, 1217 Rogers\, in central Columbia. \nWhile the event focuses on hiking\, biking and trail-oriented pursuits\, Missouri Conservation Corps will be infusing the spirit of volunteerism\, community engagement\, and habitat restoration into this event\, and we will have our spring volunteer events calendar ready for new and returning volunteers to learn more about our work in Columbia’s parks\, trails and green spaces! \nSo join us and many other outdoor and environmental groups on Saturday\, February 22nd at Walt’s Bike Shop in Columbia! \n 
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/show-me-adventure-outdoor-event-expo-at-walts-bike/
LOCATION:Walt’s Bike Shop\, 1217 Rogers\, Columbia\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Expo,Event: Notify Subscribers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20250131T160317Z
CREATED:20250131T160028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T160317Z
UID:1461-1739383200-1739388600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Winter Lecture Series at Stephens Lake Park Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Winter Speaker Series 2025 \nIntroduction to Plant Propagation \nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. \nRiechmann Pavilion\, 2300 East Walnut \n  \nStephens Lake Arboretum\, Columbia’s Level II Arboretum\, in conjunction with Columbia Parks and Recreation\, will be hosting a winter speaker’s series dedicated to discussions of native plants\, planting for pollinators\, and edible urban landscapes. Speakers will include Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall\, Ryan Russell\, Matthew Dolan and Dr. Mark Coggeshall. \nStephens Lake Arboretum is a Level II Arboretum located in Columbia’s Stephens Lake Park. This local arboretum has a new group of volunteers committed to maintaining the plant health and landscape of the arboretum\, and the winter lecture series will be an opportunity to bring some visibility to the Arboretum and its treasures. \nThese lecture events will take place on Wednesday evenings in February and March\, beginning at 6 p.m. in Riechmann Pavilion\, 2300 East Walnut Street. \n 
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/winter-lecture-series-at-stephens-lake-park-arboretum/
LOCATION:Riechmann Pavilion Stephens Lake Park\, 2300 East Walnut St.\, 2300 East Walnut Street\, Columbia\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Expo,native plant lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T170000
DTSTAMP:20241114T142640Z
CREATED:20241114T142640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T142640Z
UID:1276-1734357600-1734368400@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Our Last Volunteer Work Event in 2024--Kiwanis Park--2-5 p.m.--Hot cocoa and snacks!
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting its last winter volunteer work event of the season in Kiwanis Park on Monday\, December 16th\, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the east side of the park\, meeting at Thurston Shelter\, 1001 Maplewood Drive. Our work will involve cutting and removing invasive honeysuckle.\n\n\n\nMissouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, gloves and training for this event.  We will also provide hot cocoa and snacks for our volunteers. For more information\, or to sign up to volunteer for this event\, contact Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/our-last-volunteer-work-event-in-2024-kiwanis-park-2-5-p-m-hot-cocoa-and-snacks/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20241114T142300Z
CREATED:20241114T142300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T142300Z
UID:1274-1734015600-1734022800@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis Park Volunteer Honeysuckle Event-EAST SIDE
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting a winter volunteer work event in Kiwanis Park on Thursday\, December 12th\, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the east side of the park\, meeting at Thurston Shelter\, 1001 Maplewood Drive. Our work will involve cutting and removing invasive honeysuckle.\n\n\n\nMissouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, gloves and training for this event.  We will also provide hot cocoa and snacks for our volunteers. For more information\, or to sign up to volunteer for this event\, contact Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/kiwanis-park-volunteer-honeysuckle-event-east-side/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20241114T140712Z
CREATED:20241114T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T140712Z
UID:1272-1733565600-1733576400@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Event in Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting another volunteer work day in Columbia’s 92-acre Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary.  This event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday\, December 7th.  Volunteers will be cutting invasive honeysuckle and autumn olive in order to restore the beauty of the prairie and the stately hardwood trees that populate this community park. \nVolunteers will meet at 10 a.m. in the park shelter at 3300 West Rollins Road.  From the shelter we will hike into the park to start our work.  Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, gloves\, and training for this event.  Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle and to wear clothing appropriate for the weather and for the environment. \nAfter our work is done\, volunteers will enjoy pizza and hot cocoa compliments of Missouri Conservation Corps!
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-work-event-in-bonnie-view-nature-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary\, 3300 West Rollins Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T170000
DTSTAMP:20241114T135501Z
CREATED:20241114T135501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T135501Z
UID:1270-1733324400-1733331600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Honeysuckle Cutting in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting a volunteer honeysuckle removal event in Columbia’s beautiful and scenic Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth on Wednesday\, December 4th. \nVolunteers will be using handsaws and loppers to cut some very large honeysuckle in this 52 acre natural area…Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training\, gloves\, and water…volunteers will need to wear clothing and footwear selected for outdoor work in a natural area\, and a water bottle would be a great asset.  This event will run from 3 p.m until 5 p.m.\, and volunteers can park at the Garth Nature Area parking lot at 2799 North Garth.  Follow the VOLUNTEER signs to our work location\, west of the parking lot.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-honeysuckle-cutting-in-garth-nature-area-4/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T160000
DTSTAMP:20241114T135051Z
CREATED:20241114T135051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T135051Z
UID:1267-1732885200-1732896000@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tree Care Event in the Ridgeway Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting a unique volunteer event on Friday\, November 29th.  We are teaming up with the Ridgeway Neighborhood Association\, Volunteer Columbia\, and the Columbia Tree Board to install protective cages around the newly planted trees on the corner of Garth and Sexton. \nThis event will run from 1 p.m until 4 p.m.\, and volunteers can park in the large parking lot between Sexton Road and the Centro Latino building.   Follow the VOLUNTEER signs to our work location\, west of the parking lot. \nThis festive neighborhood volunteer event will take place on Friday\, November 29th\, from 1-4 p.m. on the southwest corner of Garth and Sexton\, in central Columbia.  Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather and to bring a pair of work gloves.  Hot cocoa and hot cider will be served\, and you are free to bring a mug and fill it up with a hot drink while we work on the trees. \nTo sign up for this community volunteer event\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/winter-tree-care-event-in-the-ridgeway-neighborhood/
LOCATION:611 North Garth Avenue\, Columbia MO\, 611 North Garth Avenue\, Columbia\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:tree care event,Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T170000
DTSTAMP:20241114T133227Z
CREATED:20241114T133227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T133227Z
UID:1265-1732546800-1732554000@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting a volunteer honeysuckle removal event in Columbia’s beautiful and scenic Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth on Monday\, November 25th\, from 3-5 p.m. \nVolunteers will be using handsaws and loppers to cut some very large honeysuckle in this 52 acre natural area…Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training\, gloves\, and cold water…volunteers will need to wear clothing and footwear selected for outdoor work in a natural area\, and a water bottle would be a great asset.  This event will run from 3 p.m until 5 p.m.\, and volunteers can park at the Garth Nature Area parking lot at 2799 North Garth.  Follow the VOLUNTEER signs to our work location\, west of the parking lot.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-event-in-garth-nature-area-2/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20241102T013727Z
CREATED:20241102T013727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T013727Z
UID:1256-1732028400-1732035600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Cutting in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting a volunteer honeysuckle removal event in Columbia’s beautiful and scenic Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth on Tuesday\, November 19th. \nVolunteers will be using handsaws and loppers to cut some very large honeysuckle in this 52 acre natural area…Missouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, training\, gloves\, bug spray and cold water…volunteers will need to wear clothing and footwear selected for outdoor work in a natural area\, and a water bottle would be a great asset during this hot weather.  This event will run from 3 p.m until 5 p.m.\, and volunteers can park at the Garth Nature Area parking lot at 2799 North Garth.  Follow the VOLUNTEER signs to our work location\, west of the parking lot.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/honeysuckle-cutting-in-garth-nature-area/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T130000
DTSTAMP:20241102T013344Z
CREATED:20241102T013344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T013344Z
UID:1253-1731232800-1731243600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Missouri River Relief and Missouri Conservation Corps on the MKT Trail!
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps will be teaming up with Missouri River Relief on Sunday\, November 10th to cut and remove invasive honeysuckle on Columbia’s MKT Trail. \nVolunteers can meet at 10 a.m. at the MLK Jr. Memorial on the MKT Trail\, 800 West Stadium Boulevard.  We will be cutting\, treating and removing invasive honeysuckle on the MKT trail.  Volunteers will help us beautify this portion of Columbia’s MKT trail\, which restoring native habitat to central Columbia! \nMissouri River Relief and Missouri Conservation Corps will supply hot cocoa and snacks to our volunteers.  Volunteers will need to dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.  Missouri Conservation Corps will supply the tools\, gloves and training.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/missouri-river-relief-and-missouri-conservation-corps-on-the-mkt-trail/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Junior Memorial at Battle Gardens Columbia MO\, 800 West Stadium Boulevard\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20241102T012445Z
CREATED:20241102T012445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T012445Z
UID:1251-1730991600-1730998800@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Removal Event in Kiwanis Park (EAST)
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting its next volunteer work event in Kiwanis Park on Monday\, November 7th\, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the east side of the park\, meeting at Thurston Shelter\, 1001 Maplewood Drive. Our work will involve cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle.\n\n\n\nMissouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, gloves and training for this event. For more information\, or to sign up to volunteer for this event\, contact Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/honeysuckle-removal-event-in-kiwanis-park-east/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241104T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241104T170000
DTSTAMP:20241023T175733Z
CREATED:20241023T175733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T175733Z
UID:1236-1730732400-1730739600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Work Day in Kiwanis Park (EAST SIDE)
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting its next volunteer work event in Kiwanis Park on Monday\, November 4th\, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the east side of the park\, meeting at Thurston Shelter\, 1001 Maplewood Drive. Our work will involve cutting\, hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle.\n\n\n\nMissouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, gloves and training for this event. For more information\, or to sign up to volunteer for this event\, contact Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/honeysuckle-work-day-in-kiwanis-park-east-side/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20241002T220657Z
CREATED:20240916T211633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T220657Z
UID:1132-1730552400-1730566800@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer in Historic Arrow Rock
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is partnering with Missouri River Bird Observatory and Arrow Rock State Historic Site to remove invasive privet in the historic village of Arrow Rock.  Join us as we bring volunteers to Arrow Rock to improve the bird habitat and the hiking trails in the beautiful Arrow Rock State Historic Site\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock.  MCC and MRBO will host two volunteer work days this fall\, on Saturday\, October 19th\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, and again on Saturday\, November 2nd\, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. \nVolunteers will meet in the parking lot of the Arrow Rock Visitor Center\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock.  Missouri Conservation Corps will provide tools\, gloves\, water\, and training.  Missouri River Bird Observatory will provide training\, management\, and a one hour children’s activity for children accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Arrow Rock State Historic Site will provide lunch on October 19th\, and snacks on November 2nd. \nFor more information contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org. Pre-registration is strongly encourage.  Volunteers are asked to wear clothing suited for outdoor work\, sturdy footwear\, and to please bring a reusable water bottle.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-in-historic-arrow-rock-2/
LOCATION:Arrow Rock Visitor Center\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock\, MO\, 65320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event: Notify Subscribers,Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T180000
DTSTAMP:20241012T012444Z
CREATED:20241012T012444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T012444Z
UID:1222-1730217600-1730224800@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Kiwanis Park Honeysuckle Removal Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is hosting its next volunteer work event in Kiwanis Park on Monday\, October 29th\, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the east side of the park\, meeting at Thurston Shelter\, 1001 Maplewood Drive. Our work will involve hacking and pulling invasive honeysuckle.\n\n\n\nMissouri Conservation Corps will provide the tools\, gloves and training for this event. For more information\, or to sign up to volunteer for this event\, contact Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/kiwanis-park-honeysuckle-removal-work-day/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 926 College Park Drive\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20241012T012743Z
CREATED:20241012T012107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T012743Z
UID:1219-1729432800-1729443600@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Tree planting in Garth Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is organizing a tree planting in Columbia’s Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, on Sunday\, October 20th\, from 2-5 p.m.  With the help of volunteers we will be planting native trees and shrubs selected for Garth Nature Area’s local environment.  The shrubs and trees are being sourced from our friends at Forest ReLeaf Missouri.  Missouri Conservation Corps will provide shovels\, gloves and cold water for our volunteers.  Volunteers will need to wear sturdy footwear and bring a reusable water bottle.  After the trees have been planted we will put cages around them and give them a good\, thorough watering.  Missouri Conservation Corps will also have a free tree giveaway for volunteers who come to help\, and hot cocoa will be served.   For more information on this all ages\, family friendly tree-planting event\, contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org \n  \n 
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/tree-planting-in-garth-nature-area/
LOCATION:Garth Nature Area\, 2799 North Garth\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tree Planting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T140000
DTSTAMP:20241002T220657Z
CREATED:20240916T211359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T220657Z
UID:1128-1729332000-1729346400@missouriconservationcorps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer in  historic Arrow Rock
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Conservation Corps is partnering with Missouri River Bird Observatory and Arrow Rock State Historic Site to remove invasive privet in the historic village of Arrow Rock.  Join us as we bring volunteers to Arrow Rock to improve the bird habitat and the hiking trails in the beautiful Arrow Rock State Historic Site\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock.  MCC and MRBO will host two volunteer work days this fall\, on Saturday\, October 19th\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, and again on Saturday\, November 2nd\, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. \nVolunteers will meet in the parking lot of the Arrow Rock Visitor Center\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock.  Missouri Conservation Corps will provide tools\, gloves\, water\, and training.  Missouri River Bird Observatory will provide training\, management\, and a one hour children’s activity for children accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Arrow Rock State Historic Site will provide lunch on October 19th\, and snacks on November 2nd. \nFor more information contact Missouri Conservation Corps Project Director Stephen Bybee at stephen@missouriconservationcorps.org. Pre-registration is strongly encourage.  Volunteers are asked to wear clothing suited for outdoor work\, sturdy footwear\, and to please bring a reusable water bottle.
URL:https://missouriconservationcorps.org/event/volunteer-in-historic-arrow-rock/
LOCATION:Arrow Rock Visitor Center\, 39521 Visitor Center Drive\, Arrow Rock\, MO\, 65320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event: Notify Subscribers,Volunteer Work Day
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