Shannon

Region
Ozark
FIPS code
203
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Special Event

Current River Callers and Jacks Fork Jakes in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation invites kids ages 6-12 to Jakes Day at Twin Pines Conservation Center in Winona, MO.

The program for the day includes a variety of outdoor skills-related activities, prize drawings, goodie bags, and a free membership in the JAKES. A free lunch will be served between 11:00 and 11:45.

Pre-registration is strongly advised, but on-site registration will be available from 11:00-11:30.

Wildlife

Elk bugling season is upon us! Learn about the history of our wild elk heard in Missouri and how they are acclimating to the Ozarks today! Part of this program will also include hearing from one of our wildlife biologists who works closely with our elk!

Mammals

Join us as we discuss some fun facts about black bears in Missouri. The bear population continues to increase around the state, so being "Bear Wise" is more important than ever.

Camping

t's time! Join our annual fall Intro to Backpacking Program! This program will take place along the beautiful Current River,

Registered participants will meet at the Round Spring Pavilion (see google maps), gear up, and hit the trail.

Day 1: we will hike ~5 miles to the beautiful Echo Bluff State Park for an overnight tent camping on the banks of the Sinking Creek.

Day 2: Our trek continues another ~5 miles back to Round Springs

Hunter Education Skills Session

Students must be 11 years old and have completed the knowledge session of the course prior to attending this skills session. This is done by either completing the on-line version (there is a fee involved for this), or filling out the student manual chapter review questions and bringing their booklet with them to class for instructor review (this is free). Student manuals are available at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center or from the MDC website.

If you have any questions or problems registering, please call the Twin Pines main line at 573-469-0897.

Community Fishing

Kick back and enjoy the day with the family under the shade of the pines surrounding the pond at Twin Pines Conservation Center. No fishing license is needed at this “catch and release” event. Food and drinks will be served.

Reservations are recommended.

This program is for all ages, so get out of the house and come and enjoy the fun. For further information call 573-469-0897.

Leatherwood Creek

Points of Interest:

  • A wild and remote landscape of steep bluffs and deep valleys.
  • Leatherwood Creek is a significant spring-fed headwater tributary of the Jacks Fork.
  • The multitude of natural community types here supports over 500 native plant species.

 

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