Community Calendar

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks in partnership with Missouri Smallflows Organization, Greene County and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources invite local landowners to an educational walking tour on Thursday, July 23 at 5:30pm to learn about septic system maintenance, how to extend the life of a septic system and provide information on current pumpout rebate programs available. Failing or poorly maintained septic systems can pollute both groundwater and the surface streams, rivers, and lakes where we swim, fish, and paddle.

The FREE educational walking tour will begin with a presentation inside at the Watershed Center 2400 E. Valley Water Mill Road Springfield, MO 65803 on Thursday, July 23 at 5:30pm. Then will be followed with an outside walking tour at the Onsite Wastewater Training Center at 4007 Farm Road 171 Springfield, MO. The event is free to attend but RSVP to 417-408-3310 is encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided.

Slow Viewing is a supportive practice for anyone who wants to develop their skills of interpretation, observation, and discussing art. Guests spend an hour carefully observing and speaking about the works on view, resulting in a deeper understanding of how they and others relate to the artwork and to each other.

Slow Viewing is free and open to the public. Slow Viewing is facilitated by artist and educator Shauna LeAnn Smith and requires no specialized art historical or art interpretation knowledge. Individual sessions will be held at various community locations. Space per site may be limited so pre-registration is required.

Slow Viewing with Evangel University: Spring by Denton Highfield, Lawrence and Alletha Barnett Fine Arts Center
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Slow Viewing with Missouri State University: Crossroads, Brick City Gallery
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Slow Viewing with Missouri State University: Biennial Faculty Exhibition, Robert & Margaret Carolla Arts Exhibition Center
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Slow Viewing takes a hiatus November-December 2026 and will return in January 2027. Please check back for updates, schedule, and registration information.