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~ The Dragonflyer ~ Volume 1 1 , Numbe r 7 Boone ’s L ick Cha pte r July 2 0 1 6
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OUR NEXT CHAPTER MEETING THURSDAY July 14TH @ 6:30PM
MU EXTENSION BUILDING
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ISSUES: Avian Influenza &
Airfields and Wildlife Presented by Kevin McGrath and Bobbi
Davis from the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services
Kevin McGrath is a Wildlife Biologist working with the USDA, specialized in resolving conflicts between humans and wildlife. Kevin has worked with the USDA for ten years, serving in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Florida. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Missouri in May 2006 and currently serves as the Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Biologist at Whiteman Air Force Base. Kevin will be speaking on current control methods used on airfields across the United States and how those activities affect the number of wildlife collisions with aircraft. Bobbi Davis has worked for the USDA MO/IA Wildlife Services program for 8 years. She has served in a budget capacity while pursuing her BS Environmental Science. Bobbi oversees disease surveillance in Missouri and she will be providing an overview of avian influenza, including details surrounding sampling efforts, results and the plan for the upcoming sampling year.
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. The timesheet code for service/travel time is ADM.
Sweets: Jeanie Scott-Pillen Savories: Carolyn Doyle Drinks: Kay Conklin
P R E S I D E N T I A L P O N D E R I N G S
Robbie Scholes (Class of 2013)
I attended the Native Pollinator Symposium
sponsored by Mizzou Botanic Garden on June 23rd. It
was a wonderful symposium with great speakers such as
Doug Tallamy (author of Bringing Nature Home), Since
there were just a few Boone’s Lick Master Naturalists in
attendance I thought I would share some of the things I
learned from Doug Tallamy (from his talk and Bringing
Nature Home website).
One in three bites of food are a result of
pollinators. But, unfortunately, an increasing number of
pollinator species are in decline because of many
reasons, one of them being habitat loss. We humans
have taken 95% of nature and made it unnatural. For
example, we have planted some 40 million acres in
lawn. In addition, over 3400 species of alien plants have
invaded 100 million acres of the U.S, and that area is
expected to double in the next 5 years. We need to start
sharing our landscapes with other living things and then
we should be able to save much of the biodiversity that still exists. We can do this by planting NATIVE
PLANTS and lots of them!
All animals get their energy directly from plants, or by eating something that has already eaten a
plant. The group of animals most responsible for passing energy from plants to the animals that can’t
eat plants is insects. For example, chickadees feed their babies caterpillars as do most birds. A chickadee
brings 6,240 – 9,120 caterpillars to 1 clutch of chicks! In addition, 80 – 90% of hummingbirds’ diet is
insects and 25% of a red fox’s diet is insects. Spiders also survive on insects. A surprising statistic is that
5% of available plant genera supports 73% of available caterpillar food. So, we need to be sure we
have the “right” plants to sustain the insects.
Not all native plants are productive in sustaining insects, so it’s important to find out the best
plants to have in your garden. For example, an oak can sustain 532 species of caterpillars and a native
flowering dogwood supports 117 species of moths and butterflies. In addition, a black cherry supports
14 species of insects but a Callery pear supports only 1 species. Studies have shown that even modest
increases in the native plant cover on suburban properties significantly increases the number and
species of breeding birds. The National Wildlife Federation has launched on its website a “Native Plant
Finder” where you will be able to put in your zip code and get a list of the best plants
(http://www.nwf.org/nativeplants-beta). It is still under construction. You can also contact local native
plant growers and, if you haven’t already, read Bringing Nature Home.
-Robbie Scholes, President, Boone's Lick Master Naturalists
M E M B E R ’ S C O R N E R
Have you checked out the Urban Garden in the North Village Arts District yet?
As part of her volunteer commitment, Julie Youmans (Class of 2010) has been working on this urban pollinator garden project since last summer. She started transplanting established plants to it a year ago. As a new garden, barely over a year old, it is doing well. The space is nearly filled in, nearly all the plants survived their first winter (and summer), and flowers are blooming!
The goals of the urban garden are 1) to provide a “secret garden” that is attractive to Columbians, 2) to provide egg-laying habitat for migrating Monarch butterflies, 3) to create a pollinator station for bees, butterflies and moths and 4) to have a place for people to study native plants and urban gardening techniques.
You can track the progress of the garden plants and note butterfly and bee visitors at this cool website: https://gardeninnorthvillageartsdistrict.wordpress.com/pollinators/
Attend POWERFUL POLLINATORS program on Friday July 29th from 6pm to 9pm at Runge Nature Center
in Jefferson City!
Start the weekend by learning the important role insect pollinators play in nature. Meet costumed insects along the trails and discover why they are peculiar pollinators. Learn about “beautiful butterflies,” “wonderful wasps,” and “busy bees” at different stations. Enjoy a snack provided by pollinators while participating in a variety of activities. Nature staff reminds event goers to come with water bottles, bug spray, and hiking shoes. For questions, call Runge Conservation Nature Center at 573-526-5544. For information on other upcoming events and programs at the Nature Center, visit mdc.mo.gov/events. If you would like to request that this event be approved as Advanced Training, please complete an Advanced Training Approval Form in advance, you can find the form here.
LOVE BIRDS? Check out this awesome new website!
The Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) encourages beginner and seasoned birders to discover nature
by exploring the “best of the best” places to birdwatch around Missouri. Finding them is as easy as going online to the
new website, Great Missouri Birding Trail, at
www.greatmissouribirdingtrail.com. The website includes maps of the best birding sites around the Show-Me State,
along with information on various aspects of bird conservation. Pages include birding tips, beginner basics,
landscaping for birds, and how to get involved with local bird organizations.
The best-birding locations include mostly public land, such as conservation areas and state parks, and cover various types
of bird habitats, such grasslands, woodlands, forests, glades, and savannas. Each type of natural community hosts a different
suite of bird species to identify. The Great Missouri Birding Trail project was started by Mike Doyen of Rolla,
president of the Missouri Bird Conservation Foundation. The Trail is now a partnership
between the Foundation and MDC, with support from other state and federal agencies and birding organizations.
“Nothing is more critical to birds than habitat,” Doyen said. “If the habitat is right,
the birds will be there. Visit some of the more than two hundred sites along the Trail and become familiar with the diversity of habitat that birds call home. Then ask yourself, what
can I do in my backyard to improve habitat for birds?” The St. Louis and Kansas City sections of the Great Missouri Birding Trail website
are complete. Work continues on four remaining sections, including: northeast, central,
southwest, and southeast, which will be completed in the next few years. LIKE ON FACEBOOK: Great Missouri Birding Trail
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 6 : T H E E A S T E R N C O L L A R E D L I Z A R D
For updated information on volunteer opportunities, please see the online calendar on the chapter website. Please contact the person indicated for more detailed information on any of the projects. To submit a project for consideration for volunteer service hours, fill out a Volunteer Opportunity Approval Form, and email it to [email protected].
RE-POST: ASSIST
WITH NATIVE
PRAIRIE SEED
COLLECTION There are many opportunities to assist with native seed collection throughout this summer and fall. It’s an excellent way to learn new species of plants while assisting with prairie restoration in Missouri. See below for a tentative schedule -- locations and times are TBD. Volunteers will travel to different locations within about 45 minutes of Columbia to gather seed for prairie restoration at Prairie Fork Conservation Area. MDC will provide limited transportation; carpooling is encouraged. Chris Newbold, Natural History Biologist for MDC, will send an email a week or so before each trip. Please email Chris Newbold or call 573-815-7901 ext. 3392 to be added to Prairie Seed Collection email list. Opportunity Code for Timesheets: PRFORK
SEED COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR 2016:
Thursday Evening July 28th: Tucker Prairie
Tuesday Evening August 9th: Prairie Fork
Saturday August 27th: Tucker Prairie
Tuesday Evening September 6th: Auxvasse Glade
Saturday October 1st: Diggs Area
Saturday October 15th: Rocky Fork CA
Sunday October 16th: Prairie Fork or Auxvasse Glade
Photo to Left: Prairie Spiderwort (Tradescantia bracteata)
YOU CAN FIND EXCELLENT PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF WILDFLOWERS HERE.
Prairie Photo Credit: Suzanne Wright (Class of 2005) – Seed Collecting at Tucker Prairie
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Birding Trip with Bill Clark Every Wednesday: July 13th, 20th and 27th from 7:30am to 4pm, Destination TBA, meet at SW Corner of Parkade Center parking lot, call Bill at 573-474-4510 to RSVP. (Timesheet Code CAS)
Thursday July 14th from 8am to 10am: Work Party at Epple Field, no need to RSVP, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code WO)
Friday July 15th from 8am to 10am: Work Party at Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary, meet by the pavilion, bring bug spray!, no need to RSVP, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code WO)
Saturday July 16th from 8-10am or 10am-noon: Volunteer to assist at the Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility at the Grissum Building (1313 Lakeview, Columbia MO), email [email protected] to sign up to help. (Timesheet Code COC)
Saturday July 16th from 9am to 12pm: Volunteer at the Water Festival at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, help kids explore a stream or assist with activity to teach about watershed use, contact Meredith Donaldson at 573-289-3018 to sign up. (Timesheet Code RBMSP)
Thursday July 21st from 8:30am to 10:30am: Work Party at Rock Bridge Elementary, no need to RSVP, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code CCUA)
Monday July 25th from 8:30am to 10:30am: Work Party at Rock Bridge High Rain Garden, no need to RSVP, see chapter calendar for details, if you have questions email Lea Langdon or call 573-864-7647. (Timesheet Code WO)
Tuesday August 2nd to Friday August 5th from 9:30am to 1:30pm: Volunteer to help at the Junior Naturalist Day Camp, contact Meredith Donaldson at 573-289-3018. (Timesheet Code RBMSP)
Saturday August 6th from 8-10am or 10am-noon: Volunteer to assist at the Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility at the Grissum Building (1313 Lakeview, Columbia MO), email [email protected] to sign up to help. (Timesheet Code COC)
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].
RE-POST: LEARN HOW TO COMPOST!
FREE WORKSHOP
Spring is here, and with it comes the season to plant your vegetable gardens and flower beds. Many organic materials you generate at home such as lawn clippings, landscape trimmings, kitchen scraps, leaves, and untreated cardboard can be managed through composting. They can be recycled into compost which
then can be used in your gardening efforts as a soil amendment. If you are interested in learning how to compost in your own backyard, the city offers free composting workshops. Attendees are eligible to receive a free basic compost bin or a deluxe bin for $20. Registration is preferred. The following is the 2016 workshop schedule: Saturday July 23rd from 10am to 11am, Wednesday September 7th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, and Sunday September 25th from 12:30-1:30pm Please visit this webpage for additional information such as registration details, directions, etc. Please call (573) 874-6271 or email Jody Cook for details. Advanced training does not require a timesheet code – only volunteer hours require you to enter a timesheet code.
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND TWO STATEWIDE MASTER NATURALIST
ADVANCED TRAINING EVENTS!
Saturday, September 17th in Sedalia: Where the Ozarks Meet the Prairies Hi Lonesome Master Naturalists invite you to join them to explore the region where the Ozark Highlands meet the Osage Plains. This one-day event will bring together Master Naturalists from across the state for top-notch advance training, fun-filled
networking, and new explorations. All Master Naturalists currently active with their Chapter are welcome to attend. Watch for registration materials this summer!
Saturday, November 5 in Jefferson City: Your Voice Counts! Join Master Naturalists and Stream Team members from across the state for an interactive workshop focused on working with policy and law makers. Experts in communication will share insights on how to make your voice count in matters important to you, your community, and your interests. Watch for registration materials this summer!
N E X T C H A P T E R M E E T I N G
OUR NEXT CHAPTER MEETING THURSDAY AUGUST 11TH @ 6:30PM
MU EXTENSION BUILDING
Debbie Newby, Park Superintendent Finger Lakes State Park
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 this deer frolic in ocean waves! MDC Discover Nature Notes: POISON IVY Watch the Live Bear Cams at Alaska’s Katmai National Park Monarch Butterflies Get Help From Texas Ranch Video: Very Lucky Squirrel Escapes from Being a Raptor's Dinner in Lincoln Park, New Jersey NASA Website: Learn More about the Juno Spacecraft's Journey to Jupiter Toxic Algae Bloom Blankets Florida Beaches Time-Lapse Video: Removing a Washington State Dam 99-Million-Year-Old Bird Wing Discovered You Won’t Believe How Long This Amazing Bird Can Stay Aloft Video: Sinkhole on Branson Missouri Golf Course Uncovers Amazing Underworld Montana Officials Search for Bear that Killed Cyclist near Glacier National Park Video: The Dance of the Earth and Venus around the Sun Sweet Orphan Elk Tries To Befriend Firefighters in Washington at Work in the Woods The Greatest Animal Photobombs of All Time
Video: Watch a Mother Rat Rescue her Baby from a Dramatic Snake Attack Rare Squirrel Sparks Wonder for Hannibal Boy and Caretaker Video: Turtle Swims up to Boat Asking for Help Is There Anybody Out There? Alien Contact is Possible – in about 1500 Years Video: Shedding Snake Gets Lost Inside its Own Skin for Three Hours Here’s why New York City Smells so Rancid in the Summer How One Man Repopulated a Rare Butterfly Species in his Backyard Need your heart warmed? Please Read This "Grandmother’s Google Search Goes Viral" Article. Thank You!
L A S T L A U G H
M I N U T E S F R O M O U R L A S T M E E T I N G B o o n e ’ s L i c k C h a p t e r
M i s s o u r i M a s t e r N a t u r a l i s t s
T h u r s d a y J u n e 9 , 2 0 1 6 @ 6 : 3 0 p m A n n u a l P o t l u c k a t S a l l y & B o b b ’ s H o u s e
M D C P r o g r a m w i t h B r i a n F l o w e r s & K i m C o l e
N O T E : T h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h e s e m i n u t e s a b o u t v o l u n t e e r a n d t r a i n i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s w a s s h a r e d i n a d v a n c e v i a e m a i l s t o o u r l i s t s e r v . I f y o u
a r e n o t r e c e i v i n g e m a i l s , p l e a s e e m a i l V i k k i F e n c l a t f e n c l v @ m i s s o u r i . e d u t o r e q u e s t t o b e a d d e d t o l i s t s e r v .
I f y o u n o t i c e a n y e r r o r s i n t h e s e m i n u t e s , p l e a s e e m a i l
M M N D r a g o n f l y e r @ g m a i l . c o m
6PM: ARRIVAL AND SIGN-IN. Number in attendance: 44
7PM: ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM: Identifying Turkey Calls & Missouri Wildlife Identification Game Presented by MDC Staff Brian Flowers (Outdoor Skill Specialist) and Kim Cole (Conservation Education Consultant) Special THANKS to Suzanne Wright (Class of 2005) for arranging this program!
7PM: POTLUCK! NOTE: The potluck is considered a regular chapter meeting, so the service and AT hours are the same as always. The MDC 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. The timesheet code for service/travel time is ADM. Next Meeting Thursday July 14th at 6:30pm: Wildlife Management Issues: Avian Influenza & Airfields and Wildlife, Presented by Kevin McGrath (USDA Wildlife Biologist) and Bobbi Davis (USDA MO/IA)
Missouri Master Naturalists
Boone’s Lick Chapter
2016 Officers
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President Robbie Scholes (Class of 2013)
Advanced Training
Committee
Linda Karns (Class of 2011)
Vice
President
Linda Karns (Class of 2011)
Communications
Committee
Jill Edwards (Class of 2013)
Secretary Jill Edwards (Class of 2013)
Hospitality
Committee
Sally Swanson (Class of 2006)
Treasurer Phebe McCutcheon (Class of
2011)
Public Relations
Committee
Chris Egbert (Class of 2009)
Chapter
Historian
Becky Bohlmeyer (Class of
2010)
Training
Committee
Volunteer
Opportunities &
Project Approval
Committee
Suzanne Wright (Class of 2005)
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.
