Community Calendar

The White River Group of the Sierra Club cleans a portion of South Creek each month fall through spring. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves if desired. We provide trash bags and trash pickers. We will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Bank parking lot, 2655 South Campbell Avenue in Springfield.

Come explore the forest after dark! We will use all our senses to observe the nocturnal animals that call the Nature Center trails home. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or headlamp if you have one. Ages 12 to 17. Registration required. Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 417-888-4237 for more information.

Let's hike the Homesteader Trail at the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area near Branson. Meet at the Nature Center and carpool. Bring a lunch, water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes. The hike is 4 miles and rated moderate to difficult.

Ages 18 and up.
Registration required.

Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 417-888-4237 for more information.