“Today we celebrate the remarkable recovery of the bald eagle,” said Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “The return of our national symbol is a victory for wildlife, a victory for conservation, and a victory for the Endangered Species Act.”

“We cannot commemorate this…[more]

National Geographic’s April 2007 issue examines the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas through the lens of respected photojournalist and Kansas native, Jim Richardson. The 22-page feature section, titled “The Flint Hills: A Kansas Treasure” captures a glimpse of the majesty of this unique Kansas prairie-land.

To complement the magazine spread…[more]

Polk County Bike Club Invites Public to Assist in Clearing Storm Debris on Frisco Highline Trail
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 17
The Polk County Bike Club is leading a volunteer workday for Ozark Greenways to clear storm tree debris from the north half of the Frisco Highline Trail this Saturday, March 14, starting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to help. If…[more]

Approximately 95 percent of all Springfield-Greene County park system facilities have now been reopened, following the Jan. 12 ice storm. The following facilities are the only parks or trails not currently available to the public due to unsafe conditions associated with ongoing ice storm debris removal:

George Washington Carver Park
Fellows Lake Trail
Sac River Mountain Bike Trail
Wilson’s Creek Volunteer Nature…[more]

Have you ever been to Erbie?  It is a prime time of year to come explore this beautiful historic place that sits along the banks of the Buffalo River.  The river is running and the wildflowers are blooming.  Erbie is located off Arkansas scenic highway 7 between Harrison and Jasper. 
My two little boys and I headed on over to the community of Erbie on a warm spring-like…[more]

Missourians who have a soft place in their hearts for dark, wet holes in the ground can apply now for special license plates celebrating Missouri as “The Cave State.” You could be the first in your area to sport one on your vehicle, because no one has a Cave State license plate yet. The Missouri Department of Revenue won’t issue any until it receives 200 applications.

Tennessee actually…[more]

Click on the following link to see the stunning complexity of worlds unseen - through an electron microscope at Missouri University! (video from M.U.)

(Friday, March 9, 2007) – The National Arbor Day Foundation, one of the nation’s leading conservation groups, has recently recognized Little Rock for its ongoing commitment to trees and proper tree care. The Foundation has certified Little Rock as Tree City U.S.A. for the sixth straight year. In addition, Little Rock also received the Growth Award for outstanding progress in urban forestry partnership programs.

Peter Rausch, the City’s…[more]

ATTENTION, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS!  Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO. is looking for old artifacts &
memorabilia from your outdoor archives.

They are searching for the following:

Fishing
Photos (1940 or Older)
State Record Catch Photos
Old Skin Fish Mounts
Old Fishing Poles & Lures
Fishing Collections (lures, reels, etc.)

Hunting
Photos…[more]

CAMDENTON-Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation have confirmed another case of zebra mussel infestation at Lake of the Ozarks. They credit citizens with finding the infestation and say pleasure boaters and anglers will continue to play a key role in preventing further outbreaks.

Fisheries Management Biologist Greg Stoner said a marina worker noticed adult zebra mussels on a boat in the Osage Arm of the lake. He…[more]