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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!
(Reservations begin September 29.)
Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt and fsh.
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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.
(Reservations begin September 25.)
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.
(Reservations begin September 6.)
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.)
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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!
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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.
(Reservations begin September 23.)
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.
(Reservations begin September 18.)
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
Conservation
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Jay Henges
Shooting Range
Forest Park
Columbia Bottom
Conservation Area
August A. Busch Memorial
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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
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August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area2360 Hwy D, St. Charles, MO 63304 mdc.mo.gov/node/300
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