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OUR NEXT CHAPTER MEETING Thursday March 8th @ 6:30PM
MU Extension Building
THE WEATHER IN MISSOURI
Presented by Eric Aldrich
Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri
Want to know more about Missouri weather and what is true and false? Eric Aldrich will be delivering a special weather presentation: “Twister - Real or Fake”. He’ll be talking about Missouri’s severe weather, how we rate nationally (with severe weather) and some weather preparedness tips for surviving those Missouri storms. All meeting attendees are eligible for the FREE MONTHLY RAFFLE! This program is approved for 1 hour of Advanced Training. Members count 1 hour of Advanced Training in addition to 1 hour of service plus travel time. Advanced Training does not require a timesheet code, and does not include travel time. The timesheet code for service/travel time is ADM. The MU Extension Office is located at 1012 North Highway UU (I-70 Exit 121).
Sweets: Sonja Berry Savories: Lori Johnson
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P R E S I D E N T I A L P O N D E R I N G S
Jill Edwards (Class of 2013)
Hello Boone’s Lick Chapter Members! As many of you know, we decided to not offer a training class this year (2018). (Our chapter has held training classes since 2005 with the exception of 2012.) Our chapter leaders and advisors have decided to take a pause this year in order to spend time re-evaluating our current training class process, reviewing our chapter leadership duties and committee structure, and asking our current chapter members for feedback with the GOAL OF IMPROVING HOW WE TRAIN -- AND RETAIN – THE MEMBERS OF OUR CHAPTER. If you have any thoughts to share, you may email me, or tell another chapter leader. We want to hear your answers to questions such as…. What’s up with past training class participants that members that have left our flock?
Since we began offering them, over 250 people have attended our training classes. In our 2017 hours report, 64 members turned in timesheets – 12 of us received initial certification, 53 of
us were re-certified, and 13 members reached milestones (7 at 250 hours, 5 at 500 hours, and 1 at 1000 hours).
There are around 40 of us that regularly attend our monthly chapter meetings. We are hoping to connect with all training class participants to gather feedback. Please think about
your own training class members and others that you know have gone through the training class but are no longer participating in the chapter. If you know they have moved away, please email me. If they are still around, ask them why they are no longer involved, and share that feedback with me or another chapter leader.
What can we do to encourage more members to turn in timesheets? We know many members are out there completing LOTS of service and advanced training hours, but they choose not to turn in a timesheet each year. In 2017 our members reported 5676 hours – this is equivalent to the labor of 2.8 full-time employees. If everyone turned in a timesheet, I bet we could make that third person whole. And maybe create a fourth! Thank you for pondering the above questions and sharing your thoughts with me or another chapter leader. Also, tell your friends not to despair -- we will offer a training class in 2019. If you know of anyone interested in the training, you may send me an email to let me know, and I will add them to the list of people I will contact in December to let them know about the 2019 training class application process. Thanks!
Jill
Jill Edwards Boone’s Lick Chapter President (2017-2018) Missouri Master Naturalist Class of 2013 Please email me with questions, feedback, and ideas for future chapter meeting presentations!
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M E M B E R ’ S C O R N E R
PRESIDENT: Jill Edwards (Class of 2013) for 2nd Term
VICE PRESIDENT: Suzanne Wright (Class of 2005) for 1st Term
SECRETARY: Lori Johnson (Class of 2017) for 1st Term
TREASURER: Linda Karns (Class of 2011) for 2nd Term
Congratulations to our 2018 officers! Keep in mind that there is a TWO-
TERM limit to serving as an officer in our chapter, so start thinking about
stepping up to the plate next year. Looks good on a resume too!
C H A P T E R M E M B E R S E A R N I N G
2 5 0 , 5 0 0 & 1 0 0 0 S E R V I C E H O U R M I L E S T O N E S
Congratulations to our chapter members that have reached service hour milestones – we salute your dedication!
1000 Hours: Jan Martin (’13)
500 Hours: Kay Conklin (’09), Steve Ferguson (’15), Laura Hillman (’09),
Everett Stokes (’16), and Emily Wilson (’10)
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250 Hours: Sonja Berry (’15), Elke Boyd (’16), Carolyn Flynn (’13), Janet Lindstrom (’13), Stephanie Michels (’16), Janeen Osborne (’15), and
Everett Stokes (’16)
C H A P T E R M E M B E R S A C H I E V I N G C E R T I F I C A T I O N
W E A L L L O O K G O O D I N T H I S P I C T U R E !
( T h a n k y o u S u z a n n e f o r t a k i n g i t w i t h B e c k y ’ s c a m e r a ! )
Front Row: Jan Martin, Lauren Ferland, David Frech, Chris Egbert, Emily Wilson,
Phil Knocke, Jeanie Scott-Pillen
Middle/Back Row: Stephanie Michels, Pam Lindsey, Becky Bohlmeyer, Phebe
McCutcheon, Sonja Bery, Stacy Barr, Jill Edwards, Laurie Bobbitt, Cindy Squire, Lori
Johnson, Barb Elmore, Linda Karns, Everett Stokes, Kitty Peer, Holly Sher, Kay
Conklin, Joy Neuschafer, Meg Trull, Gail Raskin, Cathy Harris, Laura Hillman
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Barbara Elmore, Peter Holmes, Lori Johnson, Pamela Lindsey, Kathleen Metter, Leasue Meyers, Leslie Palmer, Kitty Peer, Jerod Quinn, Gail Raskin, Holly Sher and Cindy Squire.
Stacy Barr, Nancy Bedan, Sonja Berry, Laurie Bobbitt, Becky Bohlmeyer, Elke Boyd, Kay Conklin, Jill
Edwards, Chris Egbert, Barbara Elmore, Steve Ferguson, Lauren Ferland, Louise Flenner, Carolyn Flynn, Jane Fore, David Frech, Betsy Garrett, Jack Gay, Cheryl Hardy, Cathy Harris, Susan Hazelwood, Laura
Hillman, Peter Holmes, Linda Karns, Phil Knocke, Kim Kraus, Janet Lindstrom, Jan Martin, Phebe McCutcheon, Judy McKinnon, Stephanie Michels, Joy Neuschafer, John Onofrio, Karen Onofrio,
Janeen Osborne, Leslie Palmer, Kitty Peer, Paula Peters, Jerod Quinn, Gail Raskin, Kaitlyn Salamone, Trevor Schiermeier, Jeanie Scott-Pillen, Holly Sher, Cindy Squire, Everett Stokes, Laura Sweets, Mary
Waters, Carol Weston, Ken Weston, Marlene Willick, Emily Wilson, and Denise Zimny.
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The Missouri Invasive Plant Task
Force is on a mission to stop the
spread of invasive Bradford pear
trees. Join experts on
FRIDAY APRIL 13TH
AT 2 P.M. AT SOUTH
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL
PARK (551 E. Southhampton Drive in
Columbia, MO) for an hour-long
event featuring speakers and
learning stations. Hear practical
management advice and insight on
the impact of this once-favorite tree
that is now becoming known as a
highly invasive, weak-wooded,
smelly, and thorny nuisance.
For more information, visit moinvasives.org or contact Carol Davit, 573-356-728,
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V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S
S E R V I C E P I N F O R 2 0 1 8 : M E A D ’ S M I L K W E E D
Sign up to be a Volunteer Habitat Advisor for the CoMO Wild Yards Program!
Habitat Advisors go through training to perform site surveys, consult clients on their desired conservation objectives, and provide a simple land management plan for small landowners in Columbia to achieve their conservation objectives. In addition, certification assessments are performed by HA’s approximately 6
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months after the site survey. Habitat Advisors will be trained on CoMo Wild Yards program (CWY) criteria and wildlife management techniques. HA’s agree to conduct 6 to 12 site visits each year that take approximately 2 hours each, participate in a quarterly training, social meetings, and continuing education opportunities. Special skills needed include:
Working knowledge of native plants (wildflowers, shrubs, trees) common in Columbia
Able to identify common invasive species such as teasel, wintercreeper, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, etc. • Basic understanding of ecology
Familiar with basic stormwater and best management practices (e.g. rain barrels and rain gardens)
Able to efficiently compile landscaping recommendations and electronically transmit management plans to CWY coordinator
If you are interested, please contact Danielle Fox at [email protected]. You can also find more information here. Timesheet Code: COC
Help Remove Invasive Species at a Glade
Restoration Site on Rock Quarry Road The City of Columbia is looking for help in
cutting and treating bush honeysuckles,
black locust, Siberian elm, and other woody
invasive species along stretch of Rock
Quarry Road where the Office of
Sustainability is currently managing to
establish a glade beneath a transmission
line. Participants will learn about
managing invasive vegetation and
establishing a native habitat in an urban
environment. This project is a pilot project
for the City to possibly continue native
habitat restoration beneath transmission lines. The success of this project depends
on the aesthetic value that it may add to the community.
If you are interested, please contact Danielle Fox at [email protected], and
she will let you know about upcoming work dates. You can also find more
information here.
Timesheet Code: COC
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More Volunteer Opportunities – see the Chapter Calendar for details!
Every Wednesday from 7:30am to 4:30pm: 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11: Birding Trip with Bill Clark (Columbia Audubon Society, in State Park or Conservation Area, fledgling birders welcome – the best way to learn about birds is by birding with an
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expert! Meet at SW Corner of Parkade Center parking lot, call Bill at 573-474-4510 to RSVP. (Timesheet Code CAS)
Saturday March 10th from 8am to 11am: Columbia Crawdads Stream Team Cleanup, email [email protected] or call 573-874-7499 for location. (Timesheet Code COC)
Saturday March 10th from 9am to 12pm: Work Party at Rock Bridge Elementary, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code SOC)
Saturday March 17th from 9am to 12pm: Work Party at Russell Elementary, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code SOC)
Tuesday April 3rd from 9am to 12pm: Work Party at Midway Heights Elementary, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code SOC)
Thursday April 5th from 3pm to 4pm: Work Party at Rock Bridge Elementary, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code SOC)
A D V A N C E D T R A I N I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S
For updated information on advanced training opportunities, please see the online Chapter calendar. To submit an opportunity for advanced training consideration, use the form on the chapter website and email it to [email protected].
Help with the American
Woodcock Identification
and Field Survey
Learn more about American Woodcocks by
helping with this survey. There will be a
training session on Tuesday March 13, 2018
(with a make- up date of March 20, 2018)
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from 6:15p.m. to 7:15p.m. BE ON TIME PLEASE. The training will be at Rock
Bridge Memorial State Park Office in the basement, park in the back parking lot.
You will learn how to identify American Woodcocks and review the goals of the
study. Roxie Campbell will provide the training – a field session will follow the
indoor presentation.
Please RSVP to Jeanie Scott-Pillen by calling 573-442-7701 or 660-853-9800.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a 25-person limit to this AT event so RSVP right away! Advanced Training does not require a timesheet code – only service hours require a timesheet code.
FROG CALLS AND LOOK-ALIKE SPECIES: A DETECTIVE STORY Presentation by Carl
Gerhardt Tuesday, March 13,
2018 @ 7PM LES BOURGEOIS
BISTRO The Presentation will be on the lower level of the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro in Rocheport, MO. Social Hour starts at 6pm. The Bistro Restaurant is now closed on Tuesday, but the bar will be open. You ARE welcome to come early, bring some food and gather with friends before the presentation. Speaker Series attendees are welcome after 5 p.m. Missouri has an abundance of frogs that depend on pools and ponds in the floodplain of the Missouri and other rivers and streams. Carl Gerhardt, a retired biologist with the University of Missouri-Columbia who has been studying frog vocal communication, will discuss the fascinating story of the common gray treefrog. It turns out that what we know as the common gray treefrog is at least two different species that can only be told apart by differences in the male call. Carl discovered the properties of the call that are used by females to recognize males of their own species and to even distinguish among those males to select males that provide “good genes” to her offspring. He’ll share the story of his discovery as a detective story. The latest puzzle regards the evolutionary origins of one of the two species by a form of “instant” speciation – a doubling of the chromosome number.
Carl will play back and describe the calls of the two species: the eastern gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor), which is a tetraploid (4 sets of chromosomes) and the only species found in Boone County and Cope’s gray treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis), which is a diploid like all other frog species in the USA and which occurs in the southern and northern parts of the state. He will also describe his playback experiments to females. By using computer-generated calls, he identified the physical properties of the calls that females not only use to find a male of her species in
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places where both occur but also to find a male of her own species whose sperm will improve the viability and growth rate of her offspring. He will also describe the discovery of multiple origins of the eastern gray treefrog (yes, there are two, if not three origins) and the probable existence of different species of the Cope’s gray treefrog. Advanced Training does not require a timesheet code – only service hours require a timesheet code.
N O T E W O R T H Y
See an interesting video or article online? Please share your link via email to [email protected] Having a Bad Day? Not After Watching 29 Animals Who Just Can’t Figure Life Out MU Vet Health Center Spays a Full-Grown Bengal Tiger Named Zahara 50,000 Asian Carp Removed from Creve Coeur Lake Amateur Astronomer Accidentally Witnesses the Birth of a Supernova 20 Best Drone Pictures of 2017 The True Story of History’s Only Known Meteorite Victim This Artist Brings Stones to Life Billionaire Explorer Discovers Sunken US WWII Aircraft Carrier Message in a Bottle Connects Families From Across the Pacific 101 Things You Thought Were True, but Have Actually Been Debunked By Science Batavia Man who died in Yellowstone in 2017 was looking for Treasure The Princess Bride’s Rodents of Unusual Size Do Exist Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? Winners of the 2018 Underwater Photographers of the Year Awards Revealed Authorities Search for Suspects after 75 Geese Found Dead near Cass County MO Road New Map Reveals Ships Buried Below San Francisco This Is What Dinnertime REALLY Looks Like Around the United States Why Does Florida Keep Getting Sinkholes? California Gets Serious in the Fight Against Plastic Microfibers Keep Having a Good Day: Watch this Live-cam to See What Rosie the Hummingbird is Up To
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O U R N E X T C H A P T E R M E E T I N G
T H U R S D A Y A P R I L 1 2 T H A T 6 : 3 0 P M
Come and learn more about the “Heart of Missouri” Chapter of the Missouri
Master Gardener Program
Missouri Master Naturalists
Boone’s Lick Chapter
2018 Officers
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President Jill Edwards (Class of 2013)
Advanced Training
Committee
Linda Karns (Class of 2011) &
Suzanne Wright (Class of 2005)
Vice
President
Suzanne Wright (Class of
2005)
Communications
Committee
Jill Edwards (Class of 2013)
Secretary Lori Johnson (Class of 2017)
Hospitality
Committee
Sally Swanson (Class of 2005)
Treasurer Linda Karns (Class of 2011)
Public Relations
Committee
Chris Egbert (Class of 2009)
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Chapter
Historian
Becky Bohlmeyer (Class of
2010)
Training
Committee
Volunteer
Opportunities &
Project Approval
Committee
Suzanne Wright (Class of 2005)
Robbie Scholes (Class of 2013)
Phil Knocke (Class of 2006)
Chapter Co-Advisors
Kent Shannon
University Extension
Bob Pierce
University Extension
To promote awareness and citizen
stewardship of natural resources through science-based education and
community service.