National Public Lands Day Sites

Bar K Wrangler Camp

Placement of hitching rails, continue work on camping area and trail work: cutting back over grown trails

Contact: James Marrell
Agency: NFS
Phone: (417) 859-3428
On the Web: www.showmebch.org
Location: Ava Ranger District | Ava, Missouri 65608
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Clearwater Lake

Trail rehab/maintenance Tree pruning, limb removal

Contact: Chris Alley Natural Resource Specialist
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (573) 223-7777 ext.230
On the Web:
Location: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clearwater Lake Project Office, Hwy HH | Piedmont, Missouri 63957
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Cuivre River State Park

Trail work, exotic species control and ecosystem restoration.

Contact: Bruce Schuette
Agency: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (636) 528-7247
On the Web:
Location: 678 St. Rt. 147 | Troy, Missouri 63379
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-10-02
Alternative End Date: 2010-10-02

Cuivre River State Park

Continuing to work on equestrian trails. Hauling in gravel by pack horses to put over geo-cell material to fix wet and muddy areas in the trail system.

Contact: Justin Adam
Agency: DNR
Phone: (314) 503-5224
On the Web: www.ShowMeBCH.org
Location: 678 St. Route 147 | Troy, Missouri 63379
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Ecological Restoration Event, site TBD

Remove invasive plants from a remnant Kansas City WildLands site

Contact: Linda Lehrbaum
Agency: Kansas City WildLands
Phone: (816) 561-1061 ext.11
On the Web: www.kcwildlands.org
Location: 435 Westport Rd | Kansas City, Missouri 64111
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George Owens Nature Park

Remove invasive plants, park improvement projects, build and maintain tails.

Contact: Matt Garrett
Agency: Independence Parks and Recreation
Phone: (816) 325-6254
On the Web: www.georgeowensnaturepark.org
Location: 1601 South Speck Road | Independence, Missouri 64057
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January Wabash Park

Clean and document dedication tree plates that are missing, park cleanup and lake clean-up.

Contact: Cathy Wallace
Agency: City of Ferguson
Phone: (314) 521-4661
On the Web: www.fergusoncity.com
Location: 501 N. Florissant Rd. | Ferguson, Missouri 63135
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Laumeier Sculpture Park

Woodlands Rescue Volunteer Project: Bush honeysuckle is destroying the forest understory by blocking sunlight and nutrients for native species. Be part of the solution by joining this volunteer initiative to remove bush honeysuckle from the woodlands at this unique and beautiful park. Youth 12 and over with adult may participate. Tools and gloves provided. To register call 314-615-5271 or jnorton@laumeier.org.

Contact: Julia Norton
Agency: St. Louis County Parks
Phone: (314) 615-5271
On the Web: www.laumeier.org
Location: 12580 Rott Road | St. Louis, Missouri 63127
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Mark Twain Lake

Trash pick-up, working on flooded equestrians trails.

Contact: Allen Mehrer
Agency: COE
Phone: (573) 769-4050
On the Web: www.showmebch.org
Location: R & R Ranch | Monroe City, Missouri 63461
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Mark Twain Lake, Northeast Missouri Environmental Stewardship Demonstration Area

Extend existing trail, plant trees, plant legumes/wheat for food plot and habitat construction.

Contact: Allen Mehrer
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (573)735-4097
On the Web:
Location: 20642 Highway J | Monroe City, Missouri 63456
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Mark Twain NF Berryman Campground & Trail

Re-route the Berryman Trail: construct hand-line, switchbacks, rock walls and cribbing.

Contact Brian Merkel at (573) 438-5427 or bmerkel@fs.fed.us.

Contact: Kathie Brennan and Brian Merkel, USDA
Agency: Ozark Trail Association
Phone: (573) 335-5939
On the Web: www.ozarktrail.com
Location: 406 West High Street | Potosi, Missouri 63664
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Meramec Conservation Area

Continue trail maintance on over used trails. Trash pick-up

Contact: Gayle Todd
Agency: MDC
Phone: (636) 575-3264
On the Web: www.showmebch.org
Location: 375 HWY 185 South | Sullivan, Missouri 63080
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Ozark Trail

We call this a 'mega event' for a reason - it's one of our largest events of the year. Make new friends and lasting memories as you join 150 volunteers building new trail! Also: Camping, BBQ, live bluegrass music, raffles and more!

Contact: Abi Jackson
Agency: Ozark Trail Association
Phone: (573) 436-0540
On the Web: www.ozarktrail.com
Location: 406 W. High St. | Potosi, Missouri 63664
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Ruth Park Woods

Improve wildlife habitat by removing invasive plant species and replanting native species. Also, remove trail debris.

Contact: Jen Porcelli
Agency: The Green Center
Phone: (314) 725-8314
On the Web: www.thegreencenter.org
Location: Brittany Woods Middle School | St. Louis, Missouri 63130
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Smithville Lake

Shoreline clean-up, remove debris and clear brush/vines.

Contact: James Joggerst
Agency: Missouri Corps of Engineers
Phone: (816) 746-2153
On the Web:
Location: 16311 DD Hwy N | Smithville, Missouri 64089
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-11
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-11

Smithville Lake

Volunteers will help remove trash that has accumulated along the shoreline.

Contact: Derek Dorsey
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: 816-389-3947
On the Web: www.nwk.usace.army.mil/sm/CleanUp.cfm
Location: 16311 DD Hwy | Smithville, Missouri 64089
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Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge

The Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge volunteer workday, observing National Public Lands Day, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Workday projects will include facilities, grounds, and trail Maintenance, invasive plant control, auto tour road sinage, litter clean-up painting, brush cutting and more. Individuals and groups are invited to participate. Squa

Contact: Charles Marshall
Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: (660) 442-3187
On the Web: www.fws.gov/midwest/squawcreek
Location: Highway 159 South | Mound City, Missouri 64470
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Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge

The Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge volunteer workday, observing National Public Lands Day, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Workday projects will include facilities, grounds, and trail maintenance, invasive plant control, auto tour road sinage, litter clean-up, painting, brush cutting and more. Individuals and groups are invited to participate.

Contact: Charles Marshall
Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 660-442-3187
On the Web: www.fws.gov/midwest/squawcreek
Location: Highway 159 South | Mound City, Missouri 64470
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Stockton Lake

Shoreline litter pickup Underwater litter pickup by divers Trail maintenance Beautification projects

Contact: Donna K Butler
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (417) 276-3113
On the Web:
Location: 16435 E Stockton Lake Dr | Stockton, Missouri 65785
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-11
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-11

various sites in south KCMO

Install a rain garden and beautify five parks and 12 school sites

Contact: Melanie Allen
Agency: Keep Kansas City Beautiful
Phone: (816) 561-1061 ext.107
On the Web: www.kkcb.org
Location: 435 Westport Rd | Kansas City, Missouri 64111
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Wappapello Lake

Remov litter pick along designated roadways that lead to Wappapello Lake; conduct trail maintenance on three trails; plant trees at designated location(s).

Contact: Andrew Jefferson
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (573) 222-8562
On the Web: mvs.usace.army.mil/wappapello/
Location: 10992 Highway T | Wappapello, Missouri 63901
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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Road cleanup Trail cleanup Picnic area cleanup

Contact: Dave Hutson
Agency: National Park Service
Phone: (417) 732-2662
On the Web: w
Location: 6424 West Farm Road 182 | Republic, Missouri 65738
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