Missouri October Conservation Connections Newsletter

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Even though, at the time o this writing, the

season has more than a month remaining,

the summer o 2012 will certainly be

one to remember. Here at the August A. Busch

Conservation Area, specifcally Lake 33, the

extreme heat and drought have been both ally and

enemy. We were engaged in some extensive levee

maintenance that required the placing o rip-rap

(8-16 stone) in the northwest corner o the lake

to armor the bank. We then rebuilt the sectiono levee above this new layer o rock. In order or

the Missouri Department o Conservations Design

and Development crew, led by Tim Schuette, to

place this rock properly the water level in the

lake had to be lowered by our eet. This allowed

the shoreline area to dry out so we could key

in the rip-rap by digging a trench to place the

stone along the base o the levee. This practice

supports the rock as it is placed higher up on the

levee. When we began dewatering the lake we

had our fngers crossed, hoping we would not

receive any big rains that would raise the water

level and keep us rom continuing the project.

We didnt receive any signifcant rainall rom the

middle o June until August. Tim was able to place

his rock but then had to add water to the soil or

levee reconstruction because the lack o moisture

created problems with compacting the soil.The extreme heat and drought also

endangered the fsh population in Lake 33. Kevin

Meneau, a fsheries management biologist,

monitored the lake rom the beginning o this

project. Lowering the water level, the absence o

measurable rain, and evaporation/temperature

rise during the continuous 100 degree days

caused the oxygen level in the water to creep ever

lower. Anticipating this lowered oxygen content

Kevin located two aerators rom other fsheries

acilities and the Wildlie Division produced two

diesel powered power packs to run the aerators.

Raenhard Wesselschmidt, wildlie biologist, and

members o his crew kept the aerators ueled and

running, and we held our own keeping the oxygen

levels at a tolerable level or what Kevin calls the

best MDC largemouth bass fshery in the St. Louis

Region.The rest o the summer was dry. We are

hoping or a wet winter, but as they say, be

careul what you wish or.

-BY MICHAEL W. NORRIS, St. Louis RegionConstruction/Maintenance Superintenden

Lowering the water level, the absence of measurable rain, andevaporation/temperature rise during the continuous 100 degree days

caused the oxygen level in the water to creep ever lower.

Summer 2012One to Remember

Adding rip rap

Lowering the water level

News and Events from the Missouri Department of Conservation October 2012

ConservationConnectionsST. LOUIS


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From the east/St. LouisI-44 west to Beaumont Antire Road, exit 269.Let over highway 44 to Antire Road. Right onAntire. One hundred eet to entrance. Let intodriveway.

From the west/EurekaI-44 east to Beaumont Antire Road, exit 269.Follow exit lane around to top.

HOURS:May 1August 31Wednesday: 17:30 PMThursdaySunday: 10 AM4:30 PMSeptember 1April 30WednesdaySunday: 10 AM4:30 PM

Programs are ree. Call 636-938-9548 or [email protected] with your nameand phone number to sign up or a programrequiring registration. I you are unable toattend, please call and cancel as a courtesy to

those on the waiting list. Interpretive services

are available or those with hearing loss with

5 days notice.

Discover Hunting: Fall TurkeysOct 3 Wednesday 6:308:30 PM(Ages 11 and up)

The all turkey season can be a great

time to go turkey hunting. Not only is it

typically cooler, the leaves are changing

colors and the season is the ull month o

October, with the opportunity to harvest

two birds in the same day i you desire.

Fall turkey hunting diers in many ways

rom spring turkey hunting and oers

more opportunities and less pressure

rom hunters. Join us or an inormative

seminar on hunting turkeys during the

all season. We will cover calling, set up,

tips, techniques and many other topics.

(Reservations begin September 3.)

Womens Basic Handgun,Part 1 and 2Oct 4 and 6 Thursday 68 PM and

Saturday 89:30 AM(Ages 16 and up)This two-part womens program will

include handgun operation, shooting

undamentals, saety, maintenance

and sae storage. We will start with a

classroom session on Thursday evening,

then a live-re session on Saturday

morning. Although equipment and

ammunition will be provided, you

may bring your own handgun and

ammunition. (Reservations begin

September 4.)

Discover Hunting:Deer, Field to FreezerOct 11 Thursday 68 PM(Ages 11 and up)

Learn the necessary

steps to process your

deer meat yoursel.

We will demonstrate

how to skin and butcher the deer in

simple, easy steps with a minimum

amount o equipment. Youll learn tipson how to make sure your venison is

the best quality possible. (Reservations

begin September 11.)

Trigger Time: HandgunOct 14 Sunday 8:309:30 AM(Ages 18 and up)

Trigger Time is hands-on personal

instruction designed to make you a

better marksman. There is no classroom

time, just expert one-on-one instruction

rom one o our highly qualied sta.

Participants are required to provide

their own handguns and ammunition (at

least 100 rounds). (Reservations begin

September 14.)

Trigger Time: ShotgunOct 20 Saturday 8:309:30 AM(Ages 16 and up)

Trigger Time is hands-on personalinstruction designed to make you abetter shotgunner. There is no classroomtime, just expert one-on-one instructionrom our USA Shooting Level II sta. Theshooting coach will observe shootingby each individual participant and oersuggestions on proper gun t, position,vision and movement. Participants willbe required to provide their own 12gauge shotgun and ammunition (twoboxes o No. 8 shot). (Reservations beginSeptember 20.)

Basic ShotgunOct 20 Saturday 1 3:30 PM(Ages 12 and up)

This is an introductory program orshooters who want to learn how to getstarted in shotgun sports. We will discussappropriate shotguns, correct t, gaugeand ammunition selection, proper stance,movement and vision. All participantswill have an opportunity to break someclay targets ater the classroom portion othe program. The shooting portion o thisprogram is not appropriate or childrenweighing less than 90 lbs. (Reservationsbegin September 20.)

Deer Hunting and CallingWorkshopOct 29 Monday 68:30 PM(Ages 11 and up)

Discover the excitement o deer calling at

this inormative workshop. Well discuss

calling tips and techniques or beginners

as well as advanced instruction. Well

also discuss how to apply calling in

real deer hunting situations with

scenarios hunters oten encounter.

Learn useul deer hunting and calling

tips at this inormation-packed seminar!


Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt and fsh.

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October 2012

Jay Henges Shooting Rangeand Outdoor Education Center1100 Antire Road, High Ridge, MO 63049 mdc.mo.gov/node/299


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From I-40 take Hwy 94 south to Hwy D;turn west on Hwy D or approximately 5miles. The area entrance is on the southside o Hwy D.

HOURS:

December 1March 31Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

and Sunday: 10 AM4 PM

April 1November 30Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

10 AM4 PM and Tuesday: 28 PM

Programs are ree. Call 636- 441-4554Monday through Friday 8 AM5 PM.I you are unable to attend a program,please call and cancel as a courtesy tothose on our waiting list. Interpretiveservices are available or those withhearing loss with 5 days notice. visithttp://www.mdc. mo.gov/areas/ranges/busch.

Basic HandgunOct 25 and 27 Wednesday 69 PMand Saturday 7:309:30 AM

(Ages 13 and up)This program is designed to teach

students how to saely handle and shoot

a handgun. We will cover topics such

as saety, various actions, calibers, grip,

stance and sight picture. The rst part o

the class will be held in the classrooms at

Busch Conservation Area headquarters on

Wednesday. Then the class will go to the

range Saturday morning or some hands-

on experience. You can bring your own

handguns and ammunition or use ours.


Discover Hunting:Field to FreezerOct 6 Saturday 9 AMnoon(Ages 11 and up)

Learn how to properly care or your

deer ater the shot. We will cover all

aspects o eld dressing, sae knie

handling, and the tools you need to

properly prepare your venison or

the reezer. We will discuss proper

packaging techniques and we

might even talk the instructor into

some cooking tips. This class will be

held at the Busch Shooting Range.


Discover Hunting: Goose ClinicOct 10 Wednesday 68 PM(Ages 11 and up)

Beore you have the perect goose east,

you need to know how to hunt this

type o bird. Our expert goose hunters

will teach you the skills and techniques

needed to have a successul hunt. This

is or beginners and will cover habitat,

blinds, decoys, ammo, chokes, calls and

other useul techniques. This program

also covers waterowl identication and

boat saety. Class will be held in the

classrooms at the Busch Conservation

Area headquarters. (Reservations begin

September 10.)

Basic TrapOct 17 and 18 Wednesday andThursday 68 PM

(Ages 14 and up)This program is designed or those who

have had some experience with shotguns,

want to improve their skills, learn the

basics o trapshooting, and become a

successul trapshooter. The classroom

portion will cover layout o eld, chokes,

distances, stances, gun mount, dierent

techniques and above all, saety. The rst

night will be conducted in the classroom at

the Busch Conservation Area headquarters

and the second night will be held at

the shooting range or some hands-onexperience. Participants under 18 must be

accompanied by an adult. You can bring

your own equipment or we can provide it

or you. (Reservations begin

September 12.)

Discover Hunting: Sight-inOct 20 Saturday 7:309:30 AM(Ages 11 and up with a parent or adult)

Bring your scoped hunting rie and

matching ammunition to the shooting

range and our sta will work with you

to sight in your rearm. We will have

tables, benches, adjustable rests and

expert advice to help you get your

rie on target. We will shoot groups

o three shots at 25 yards, then make

adjustments and test your accuracy at

longer distances. This is a great way

to prepare or the upcoming hunting

seasons and sharpen your shooting

skills at the same time. (Reservations

begin September 20.)

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Busch Shooting Rangeand Outdoor Education Center2360 Hwy D, St. Charles, MO 63304 mdc.mo.gov/node/270


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Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

is located in Kirkwood, MO. Take Highway

44 east to the Watson Rd exit and turn let

on Geyer. Cross over the bridge and turn

let on Cragwold Rd. Follow or one mile to

the entrance. Enjoy nature exhibits, attend

programs, purchase hunting and shing

permits, browse through a nature-related

git shop, and pick up ree conservation

brochures. Outdoors, enjoy three miles ohiking trails through oak hickory orest.

HOURS:

Building: TuesdaySaturday: 8 AM5 PM

Trails: Daily: 8 AM8 PM DST

8 AM6 PM CST

Programs are ree. Call 314-301-1500 to

register. I you are unable to attend a

program, please call and cancel as a courtesy

to those on the waiting list. Interpretive

services are available or those with hearing

loss with 5 days notice.

Symbols o MissouriOct 5 Friday 68 PM(Ages 6 and up)

Does Alex Trebek visit your home

every aternoon? You may be a good

contestant in our exciting State Symbol

Jeopardy Game! Well answer intriguing

questions such as, What is our state

bird,or What is the state tree? I

those were easy or you, then you

may be challenged by the state grass

or the state horse. Help investigate

the ascinating origins o some o the

symbols o our great state. We will nish

up by observing live specimens o some

o these symbols. (Reservations begin

September 21.)

Itching to Know AboutPoison Ivy?Oct 6 Saturday 910:30 AM

(Ages 6 and up)Discover why we stay away rom poison

ivy and how wildlie benets rom this

hairy, scary plant. (Reservations begin

September 22.)

Scout Discovery Table:Poisonous ThingsOct 13 Saturday 10 AM2 PM(All ages)

Whats the dierence between

venomous and poisonous? Discover

the answer to this question and othersyou may have about things that bite,

sting or cause a rash. Junior Girl Scouts

can work on Lets Get Outdoors: Wildlie

#5 and Plants and Animals #9. Cub Scout

Wolves can work on Outdoor Adventure:

Elective 18g. Webelos can work on

Outdoor Group: Naturalist #7. All are

welcome and encouraged to check it

out. (No reservations required.)

Fabulous FoliageOct 16 Tuesday 9:3011 AM(Ages 3 and up)

October changes summers green leaves

into abulous all colors. We will walk

outside to gather some all leaves and

then come indoors to enjoy making a all

crat. (Reservations begin October 2.)

Autumn HikeOct 18 Thursday 10 AMnoon(Ages 712)

Ater a long, hot summer, cooler weatheris upon us! Join us as we discuss what

many o our woodland animals are doing

to prepare or the winter ahead. Then we

will head outdoors or a hike to possibly

catch some o these busy little creatures

in action. Dress or the weather!

(Reservations begin October 4.)

You and MeUnder the CanopyOct 23 Tuesday 1011 AM(Ages birth8)

Families, meet in the nature center lobby

or a nature adventure. Make sure to

dress or the weather because we wontbe in the building long. Everyone will

hike with the naturalist to a special place

in the orest and enjoy a nature story

under the canopy. Registration is not

required and siblings are welcome!

Homeschool: Campfre CookingOct 26 Friday 10 AM12 PM(Ages 8 and up)

Dutch ovens have been used or

hundreds o years as a way to cook

over a campre. There are other ways

to cook delicious ood outside as well.

Why not come out o the kitchen and

drive to Powder Valley to discover

various campre cooking methods?

You will prepare, cook and eat the ood

you prepare! Dress or the weather.

(Registration begins October 11.)


October 2012

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 mdc.mo.gov/node/271


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AN EVENING WITH NOPPADOL PAOTHONGProfessional PhotographerOct 19 Friday 79 PM

(Ages 11 and up)Join Noppadol Paothong, professional nature photographer, as he discusseshis techniques for capturing the perfect photo and shares his experiences in nature.

Nops photos can be found in issues of the MissouriConservationist, Birders World,

many other magazines, and his new book, Save the Last Dance, A Story of North

American Grassland Grouse. Dont miss this opportunity to hear Nop talk about his

work and meet him after his presentation. Nops photos are on exhibit in the hallway,

and his book will be available in the Nature Shop. (Reservations required.)

HALLWAY EXHIBITNoppadol Paothong, professional nature photographer, discoveredhis love and passion for wildlife photography in college in 1995. Born in

Thailand, he came to the United States in 1993 to study graphic art before

switching to journalism. Nops photographs have been published in many

magazines, such as National Wildlife, Field and Stream, Shooting Sportsman,

Birders World, and Wyoming Wildlife. Nop recently completed and

published a new book, Save the Last Dance, A Story of North American

Grassland Grouse with journalist Joel Vance. When not photographing,

he enjoys time at home cooking. He, his wife Monica, daughter Evalyn,

and their two dogs live in Columbia.

NOPS PHOTOGRAPHY PHILOSOPHY:Wildlifephotography is a combination of art and science, so to speak. It takes a

labor of love and understanding of both photography and wildlife. It takes

years of practice with trial and error and a long-term commitment and determination.

Farewell to our Interns

We help people discover nature.

I hope this book will be a window or people to glimpse the lie and beauty o these extraordinary species the birds that I have come to care so

much about during the past 10 years o photographing them. Through this journey, Ive grown to appreciate even a breeze on a prairie. I believe and hope. I a person

like me who grew up in a city on a continent 10,000 miles away can all in love with these birds, anybody can. I only they get to know them.

We hated to say good-bye to our summer interns, Nikki Billen, Laine McCall, and Elly Lang. We want to thankthem for all of their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment this summer while working with PowderValley staff, volunteers and our Missouri citizens. We will miss you! Good luck at MIZZOU - Go Tigers!


Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 mdc.mo.gov/node/271


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Sunrise at theChampion CottonwoodOct 6 Saturday 6:308 AM(Ages 7 and up)

Did you know that Columbia Bottomhas a cottonwood tree that started its

lie just a ew years ater Lewis and Clark

let this area on their epic journey? This

nearly 200 year-old giant is the Missouri

State Champion cottonwood! Learn what

it takes to be a champion while we walk

the grassy levee and watch the sun as it

rises over the Mississippi River. Meet at the

Canoe/Kayak access parking lot O which

is about 4 miles rom the ront entrance.


From I-44 take Kingshighway north to West Pine

Blvd, turn let. Follow West Pine to Lindell, turn let.

Continue on Lindell past Union Dr. to Cricket, turn

let. Take rst right onto Grand Ave. Our ofce is on

the right in the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and

Education Center.

OFFICE HOURS:MondayFriday: 8 AM5 PM

Forest Park Ofce5595 Grand Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112 mdc.mo.gov/node/272

Fall FrenzyOct 9 Tuesday 910:30 AM(Ages 36)

Summer is over and winter is on the way. What are the animals doing to prepare

or the cold season? How are the plants changing? Well talk in the classroom and

then take a hike to discover or ourselves.


Schools Out Forest BoundOct 12 Friday 10 AM2 PM(Ages 914)

Take a day o o school and join us or a eld

day in the orest. We will learn how to set up

a re, tell direction and eat lunch in the orest.

Participants will also learn basic orest ecology, clever natural antidotes and enjoy the

day as we become orest bound. Pack a sack lunch, bring your water bottle, dress or

the weather and join us at the JFK Outdoor Classroom & Pavilion. (Reservations begin

September 21.)

Timeless Taleson the Hayride TrailOct 19 and 20 Friday and Saturday 5:307 PM., 5:457:15 PM, 7:309 PM,

7:459:15 PM(All ages)Conservation lessons come alive with

some o your avorite characters rom

the past. You may hear rom Paul Bunyan

how the lumber industry has changed,

or Tom Sawyer might share his lie on

the Mississippi River. Sit back and enjoy

the hayride as we hear how conservation

lessons learned, lead us to a better

tomorrow. (Reservations are required and

begin October 3.) Please arrive at least 15

minutes prior to your session to allow timeor check-in and boarding.Fall Full Moon Hike

Oct 26 Friday 68:30 PM(Families)

Enjoy a crisp autumn moonlight hike as Mother Nature prepares or winter. We will listen

to the night sounds o the animals in our area. Hopeully, we will hear owls and coyotes

and perhaps see indications o beaver activity. Meet at the Boat Ramp parking lot G or a

two-mile, easy hike. (Reservations begin September 12.)

Programs are ree. Call 314-877-1309 to register. I you

are unable to attend a program, please call and cancel

as a courtesy to those on the waiting list. Interpretive

services are available or those with hearing loss with

5 days notice.

From I-270 north, take the Riverview Drive

exit (last Missouri exit); go north 2.8 miles.

Riverview Drive becomes Columbia Bottom

Road at its intersection with Larimore Road.

The entrance is on the right-hand side.

OFFICE HOURS:

WednesdayFriday: 8 AM5 PM

SaturdaySunday: 8 AM4 PM

Programs are ree. Call 314-877-6014 to

register. I you are unable to attend a

program, please call and cancel as a courtesy

to those on the waiting list. Interpretive

services are available or those with hearing

loss with 5 days notice.


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Columbia Bottom Conservation Area801 Strodtman Road, St. Louis, MO 63138 mdc.mo.gov/node/298


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Poisonous and VenomousThings Discovery TableOct 20 Saturday 10 AM2 PM

(All ages, especially Cub Scouts)Come and learn about the poisonous

and venomous plants and animals

ound in Missouri. We will be looking

at and learning about snakes, spiders,

bees, wasps, hornets, scorpions,

mushrooms and everybodys avorite;

poison ivy. There will be live examples o venomous animals ound in the area. You

can come anytime during the 4 hour period. (No reservations required.)

Lewis Hike Fall ColorsOct 27 Saturday 9 AM4 PM

(Adults)Join us or an 8.3 mile hike through the

orests at the Weldon Spring Conservation

Area. We will be looking or all colors

in the trees and shrubs. The Missouri

River overlooks oer panoramic views

o the oodplains and varying all colors

rom the bottomland orests to the oak,

hickory and maple orests on the high terrain o the river blus. Eort = Moderate to

Strenuous. (Reservations begin October 12.)

Rockwoods Reservation

Powder Valley

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Jay Henges

Shooting Range

Forest Park

Columbia Bottom

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Color My WorldOct 27 Saturday 9:3011:30 AM(Ages 8 and up)

Discover new benets o native plants

by learning how to collect and convert

plants to a colorul palette o natural

dyes. Well have lots o examples to

show while you specically work with

Osage orange and black walnuts. All

participants need to bring a washed

plain white t-shirt that youll dye

naturally over wood-red simmering

pots o natural dyes. This is a great

amily project that you can wear around

town to show your support or native

plants in Missouri. (Reservations begin

October 12.)

From I-40 take Hwy 94 south to Hwy

D; turn west on D or approximately

two miles. The area entrance is on the

north side o Hwy D.

OFFICE HOURS:

MondayFriday: 8 AM5 PM

Programs are ree. Call 636-441-4554to register. I you are unable to attend

a program, please call and cancel as a

courtesy to those on the waiting list.

Interpretive services are available or

those with hearing loss with 5 days


August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area2360 Hwy D, St. Charles, MO 63304 mdc.mo.gov/node/300


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