Scout Patch Program at Onondaga Cave State Park in May and September

The "lily pad room" in Onondaga Cave in Missouri (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Scout troops can participate in a two-day event at Onondaga Cave State Park in May and September. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, patch programs will be held on May 2-3 and Sept. 12-13.

Scouts will be introduced to the Missouri State Park and Historic Site Jr. Explorer program and all scouts completing the requirements associated with this event will receive a unique patch to add to their collection. Patch requirements include a number of interesting activities and a service project.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Applications for the program can be found athttp://mostateparks.com/event/62319/scout-patch-program and must be completed and signed by the scout leader. Group or individual camping is available. Some fees apply.

Onondaga Cave State Park is located seven miles southeast of the Leasburg exit off of Interstate 44 on Highway H. For more on the event, contact the park at 573-245-6576. For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

MDC helps host youth outdoor skills event May 16

M.U.L.E.Y. provides hands-on teaching and fun

Sedalia, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Ha Ha Tonka Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation invite youth to the 3rd annual M.U.L.E.Y. Outdoor Event 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Sedalia Rod and Gun Club. This free event gives youths ages 8 to 18 a chance to learn outdoor skills.

   Outdoor activities offered include fishing, archery, trap shooting, trapping skills, pellet gun and .22 rifle target shooting. All equipment such as fishing poles, bait, guns and ammunition will be provided. This is a chance for youngsters to sharpen outdoor skills or learn new ones. Beginners are welcome to safely learn outdoor activities with hands-on tutoring from MDC staff and volunteers.

   Also new this year, participants who want to keep a couple of catfish can bring a cooler and some ice. Instructors will teach you how to catch a fish and clean it to take home to cook. Door prizes will be given away and lunch will be provided.

   Space is limited and pre-registration is required by May 11. Youths under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call the MDC Sedalia Office at 660-530-5500.

   For directions to the Sedalia Rod and Gun Club, visit http://sedaliarodandgun.com/home/directions.

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