Archives: May 2025
Note from the President
Hi all. I hope you’re able to get out to see a few migrants and enjoy the season. I had the pleasure of seeing wood duck hatchlings in a line behind momma in the same water with the nesting Canada goose pair with 6 babies. It always makes me feel more hopeful to see new
Read MoreHappenings at Wild Haven Nature Area
In January, CAS hired a stewardship worker, Davyn Orcutt, on a temporary basis to help eliminate invasives at WH and other CAS properties. Much progress has been made at Wild Haven. Davyn, with the help of CAS volunteers has created quite a few very large Autumn Olive brush piles to burn this winter, especially below
Read MoreMissouri Conservation Corps Family Day with a Nest Success Search Event
Missouri Conservation Corps will be hosting a Family Day called Nest Success on Saturday, May 31, from 10 am until Noon at the C.K. Odor Shelter located at Kiwanis Park. Join MCC naturalist Laura Semken for this interactive event that will explore how birds keep their nestlings safe and well fed. You will get to hear
Read MoreNew Field Trip Coordinator needed
We will be stepping down as CAS field trip coordinators this summer, so it is time for someone else to step up and ensure continuity. We believe strongly that field trips and community outreach should be a core mission for an organization like CAS, and we will continue to lead some individual trips. This position’s
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