Archive for March, 2009
Naturescaping Symposium & Native Plant Sale
April 4, 2009 9am-4pm
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Naturescaping emphasizes landscaping with native plant species providing urban habitat for a diversity of wildlife and offering alternatives to the traditional water- and chemical-dependent manicured lawn. A series of guest speakers will share the benefits of incorporating native plants into your landscape. The day will also include exhibitors and a plant sale.
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ONE 2 Conference
ONE 2-Solutions for Energy Independence April 30-May1, 2009
Plaster Student Union, MIssouri State University
The 2009 Ozarks New Energy Conference: Solutions for Energy Independence April 30 to May 1 at Missouri State University’s Plaster Student Union, Springfield, is your best opportunity to learn up close and personal right here in Springfield about the energy stimulus dollars coming to Missouri.
To find out more and to register for the ONE 2 Conference, please visit www.ozarksnewenergy.org
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Watershed Committee Monthly Meeting
Join Us
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Midtown Carnegie Library 397 E. Central Springfield MO
Presentation: Water Quality Improvement Project Video, H2OZARKS, Candy Schilling, Environmental Resources Coalition
Natural Resources Conservation Service Update-Steve Hefner
Please bring your own coffee mug as we are phasing out styrofoam cups
Proudly serving Audubon Premium Shade Grown Coffee
To learn more about Audubon Premium Shade Grown Coffee click HERE
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Free Irrigation Gauge
FREE Irrigation Gauge!!!
Have you ever wondered how much water you use to water your lawn? Over watering your lawn or garden can be a waste of precious drinking water and money. Irrigation gauges can help measure how much water you utilize and help you be more efficient. If you are a City Utilities of Springfield customer you may be eligible to receive a FREE irrigation gauge for your lawn or garden. If you are interested visit there website at https://www.cityutilities.net/resident/form/Form_SpecialRequest.htm to request your gauge while supplies last.
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TWILIGHT WALKS ‘N OWLS
MARCH 24 & 26
TWILIGHT WALKS ‘N OWLS-The public is invited to come out and explore nature in the early spring via walking the trails at Valley Water Mill Park for TWILIGHT ‘N OWLS, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 24 and 26, 6:00-8:30pm. The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s Outdoor Initiatives Staff will be on-site to guide walkers around the one-mile loop trail, the Watershed Center’s Learning Stations, including some turkey and owl calling.
Dickerson Park Zoo will have owls on-site at the Lakeside Learning Station at 6:30 and 7:30pm. Other activities, displays, and information available include: Outdoor Initiatives spring-summer program information, nature and outdoor videos, conservation and nature activities, and outdoor safety informaiton. Marshmallow roasting will be available Thursday evening only. All activities are FREE.
Valley Water Mill Park is located in northeastern Springfield, 2300 E. Valley Water Mill Road. For more information please call (417) 833-8647
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