Lawrence
Native Plants
As autumn sweeps across the landscape, the prairie puts on its grand seasonal finale, swapping midsummer’s vibrant wildflower palette for a sweeping, rustling ocean of fiery bronze, amber, and deep gold. Join us for a magical evening stroll through Mount Vernon Prairie, perfectly timed to catch that ethereal October golden-hour glow!
We’ll gather at 5:30 PM, stepping onto the prairie just as the crisp evening air settles in and nature's night shift begins to stir.
This dreamy, slow-paced meander will feature:
Mentored Deer Hunt
Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, in partnership with private landowners, will host an antlerless deer hunt for four (4) mobility-impaired or youth hunters near Mount Vernon, MO
Selection preference will be given to individuals who have never successfully harvested a white-tailed deer and/or have a physical mobility impairment, but any youth hunter is eligible to apply for the hunt.
The selected hunters will be paired with an experienced mentor.



























