Capstone Project report By Jim Brady The alarm goes off at 3:15 and with a shower and travel mug of coffee, I’m headed north to be at Dunn Ranch by 6:15 am. I am participating in a Prairie Chicken Lek Survey. This cooperative work between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Department of Conservation…

On April 24, Frances Cain (2015) was presented with the Conservation Educator of the Year award at the  Jackson County Parks + Recreation Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Frances was recognized for her fabulous efforts as chapter liaison to Kemper OutdoorEducation Center. In this picture, Frances stands between Sarah Gauld and Michelle Newman from the parks department.

Capstone Project Report By Jenna Wilkins 2024 For our Missouri Master Naturalist capstone project, Chhaya Kolavalli and I organized a volunteer workday at Jerry Smith Remnant Prairie to remove invasive species, particularly bush honeysuckle and Callery pear. Our partner organization was KC WildLands, who has led efforts to restore the 40 acres of prairie since…