Chert Glades Chapter

Prairie Days for a Naturalist

The prairies are beautiful this time of the year and our chapter has many opportunities to enjoy them. They are a little slice of history and seem to be places out of the mainstream of modern life. Everyone should get at least one good dose of the prairie each year. It is preventive medicine for becoming too worldly.

Dress appropriately, use your camera, your wildflower book or just your eyes and enjoy!

Planting Day for a Naturalist

Two Master Naturalist from the 2010 class completed their capstone project on June 12, 2010.  They created plantings around the new Elk River Access in Pineville to help prevent erosion in the parking areas and boat ramp.

They planned their project very well - except that the first attempt was rained out.  But the second date was a "go".  A good crowded turned out to plant and then eat hot dogs prepared by the Mayor of Pineville.

Ten or more Master Naturalists helped during some part of the day.   It was definitely a big workday to complete the project and it was a little warm.  Thanks to a lot of planning by the Naturalist and help from the Pineville city employees the support was there to get it done.

Summer Field Trips for the Chapter

Click above to see the field trip opportunities provided by Jeff and Company.

Life of a Naturalist (Photos)

Click above to see various activities that are available to those participating in the Chert Glades Chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist.