Community Calendar

Cold beans from a can are always an option while out camping. However, if folks want to learn more about camp cooking with cast irons and Dutch ovens, they can attend an upcoming class in Monett.

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Southwest MO Wild Game Feed for Intro to Dutch Ovens from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Monett City Park Pond, 101 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett.

This public introductory class is free and will cover the basic tools and techniques for getting started with cast iron and Dutch oven camp cooking. All supplies and equipment will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/219786

To discover more events hosted by MDC, visit mdc.mo.gov/events.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.

Black bears have returned to the Missouri landscape, especially in the southern parts of the state.  But sightings have become a regular occurrence even in the St. Louis region.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a chance to learn all about these charismatic creatures through an online event. 

Missouri Black Bears is a free virtual program happening Friday, July 31, from 10:30 a.m. - noon.  MDC naturalists will cover the most important information Missouri residents should know about the Show-Me-State’s expanding bear population.

Once considered extirpated from the state, Missouri black bears are beginning to make an impressive comeback. This program will explore the history of these fascinating mammals and the research efforts happening in Missouri. It will also discuss how to reduce human-bear conflict as their numbers continue to grow.

This virtual program is free and open to the public; however, each participant must register separately in advance at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/op2 to receive an online meeting link.   Log-in instructions will be provided to participants beforehand.  The program will be held via Webex, and participants will have the chance to use the chat feature for a question-and-answer portion with the naturalists.

Sign up for email or text alerts to stay informed of MDC’s latest programs and events by going to  https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoP.
 
MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.

Separated from Virginia and North Carolina respectively, Kentucky and Tennessee achieved statehood in the late 18^th century. Many people moved to these frontier settlements, and many eventually moved on to other states. Academic librarian and genealogist Lori Thornton will discuss genealogical sources—both in person and online—that will provide a better understanding of the region and its inhabitants and perhaps name your ancestors. Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO or Zoom for OGS members. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org>programs. Members must login for access.

This August Music Monday will present Singer/Songwriter Tim Burrows. Tim has been a part of the Springfield music scene since high school. He has played over 40 years in music venues from California, Oregon and the Ozarks with Emily Higgins and other music entertainers. Not only a musician , Tim is a metal artist. His works is shown throughout the Ozarks in many of Bass Pro facilities and other venues. He will. be joining Music Monday to tell his story.

Commemorate the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek in the beautiful setting of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. Enjoy an evening of dinner, live music, and fellowship while supporting the Foundation’s mission to preserve and protect this historic battlefield for future generations.

Event Details
• Guests are invited to arrive at 5 p.m. for drinks and live music by Casey and the Atta Boys. Dinner, catered by Flat Creek Restaurant, will follow.

• The evening’s keynote speaker will be Connie Langum, retired historian at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. Langum will explore the remarkable document that is our Declaration of Independence.

• Guests will test their trivia knowledge for a chance to win a battlefield gift basket, then relax and enjoy more live music as the sun sets over the battlefield.

• One lucky guest will win an America 250 commemorative coin. Winner must be present to win.

• You can reserve your coin and pick it up at the event to be sure to get one!

Our ancestors should be more alive to us than names and dates on a chart. Follow along with Annette Lyttle, Certified Genealogist, as she tells the tale of the amazing life of William Crout, Civil War veteran, hotel owner, rancher, and local character, and learn how it’s possible to reconstruct life stories in surprising detail with resources available online. Along the way, we’ll talk about some sound research methods. Attendance Options: In person at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO or Zoom for OGS members. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org>programs. Members must login for access.