WildHeart offers music and environmental message at Graham Cave State Park on Oct. 22

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., OCT. 11, 2011 -- The music and environmental message of WildHeart will be heard Saturday, Oct. 22 at Graham Cave State Park near Danville. WildHeart will perform at 4 p.m. in front of the cave. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.

WildHeart is composed of Jan and George Syrigos, both Emmy award-winning educators and entertainers who bring a strong science message to young audiences as they explore wildlife, habitats and natural history. Their performance combines original music with motion and media to deliver a conservation message about the natural world.

The free performance is made possible thanks to a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and a donation from Brad’s Kwik Store in Montgomery City. Earlier this year, a Missouri Arts Council grant partially funded performances by WildHeart in seven state parks.  WildHeart is an approved Missouri Tour Performer for the Missouri Arts Council and the grant provides the performance at a 60 percent reduced rate from the original price.  The remaining 40 percent matching funds needed for the local performance in Graham Cave State Park were provided by a donation from Brad’s Kwik Store in Montgomery City. This will allow Graham CaveState Park to provide the performance free of charge to the public.

The park offers several picnic areas, hiking trails, a campground, interpretive information and the cave itself.  Come early and enjoy some outdoor fun before the performance.

For more information about the show, call Graham Cave State Park at 573-564-3476 or call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. For information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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Fall Harvest Festival and open house planned Oct. 15 at Washington State Park

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., OCT. 5, 2011 --Experience the splendor and fun of fall at the second annual Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 15 at Washington State Park near De Soto.  This event will include a craft fair and an open house for public input followed by a free concert. All events are free and everyone is invited to attend.  

            The event will begin with a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sponsored by local Missouri artisans, crafters and hobbyists at the Big River day-use shelter.  Homemade food and crafts will be available for purchase. Many artisans will demonstrate their crafts as well, providing a glimpse into some very interesting hobbies. A pumpkin painting contest, a free hayride, live folk music and other activities will also be available in the Big River day-use area. 

The park’s annual open house will also occur during this time. Meet with park staff on a one-on-one basis to learn more about what is new and coming in the future at  Washington State Park.  Suggestions for future projects are encouraged. 

The Fall Harvest Festival continues with a live music concert by “Wildheart” at the campground amphitheater at 7:30 p.m.  This concert is funded by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and has an entertaining message about nature and the environment for people of all ages.  

Those attending the evening concert are requested to park at the swimming pool parking lot and take advantage of the free shuttle service. Parking in the campground is very limited and is reserved for camp guests only. The shuttle service will be provided throughout the evening.

More information is available by contacting the park office at 636-586-5768.  Group, tent and electric camping sites are available at the park. Camping reservations may be made through mostateparks.com or the reservation hotline (877-422-6766). 

Washington State Park is located 10 miles south of De Soto on State Hwy. 21.  People requiring services or accommodations to attend the open house can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 636-586-5768 or by calling the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).  For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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Fall Outdoor Discovery Day planned Sept. 24 at Crowder State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., SEPT. 15, 2011 – Discover the joys of nature at a Fall Outdoor Discovery Day from noon until 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Crowder State Park near Trenton. The beach parking lot will be the site for this free special event, which coincides with National Take A Child Outside Week.

During the event, participants of all ages can enjoy nature displays, face painting, nature crafts and outdoor recreation demonstrations such as Dutch oven cooking, archery and fishing. The event is also a great place to watch the annual mountain bike endurance race.

A special treat will be the concert by the musical group Wildheart at noon and 2 p.m. Jan and George Syrigos, both Emmy award-winning educators and entertainers, will capture young audiences with a strong science message exploring wildlife, habitats and natural history. This concert is made possible by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and from local donations. 

The day of outdoor fun and discovery will be a great time to explore Crowder State Park and take your own Children in Nature Challenge. 

Emmy® Award Winning educators and entertainers, Jan & George Syrigos make up the musical group WildHeart.  This duo captures young audiences with a strong science message exploring wildlife, habitats and natural history.  This concert is made possible by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and from local donations.  For more information about Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, visit the Web at www.mostateparks.com.