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Missouri State Parks hosts informational meeting Aug. 25 at Pershing State Park
For more information: 573-751-1010
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —
The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting
on Saturday, Aug. 25 at Pershing State Park near Laclede. Sponsored by
Missouri State Parks, the informational meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in
the campground amphitheater.
Recent
accomplishments at the park and future plans will be highlighted during
the informational meeting. Visitors are invited to share comments on
the park’s services and operations.
The
informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State
Parks to ensure citizens have input on facilities and services offered
in state parks and historic sites.
Pershing State Park is located 18
miles east of Chillicothe or seven miles west of Brookfield on Highway
36 in Linn County. The park’s campground is located approximately one
mile south of Highway 36 on Missouri Route 130. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park office at 660-963-2299. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Learn to enjoy the outdoors at WOW Kansas City Sept. 21-22
For more information: 573-751-1010
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have
you ever wanted to learn skills that will enhance your outdoor
adventures? If you answered yes, then WOW Kansas City is for you. WOW
Kansas City will be held in Swope Park Sept. 21-22 and registration is
open now.
The
WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School is packed with
opportunities for people of all ages to learn outdoor recreation skills.
The event will begin on Friday evening with a camping opportunity, and
will continue from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
The
event is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources;
Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Recreation; Bass Pro Shops; U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers; U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Missouri Department of Conservation; Wonders of Wildlife; the National
Park Service and Missouri State University.
WOW
Kansas City is designed to teach participants how to enjoy a wide range
of outdoor recreation activities while practicing personal safety and
outdoor responsibility. WOW will offer classes in a variety of outdoor
skills including archery, fishing, canoeing, camping and more. Trained
professionals provide hands-on instruction for people who may not be
familiar with the outdoors and children who may be experiencing nature
for the first time.
Participants
will camp at Swope Park Friday evening and participate in Saturday
classes at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area. Transportation to the
wildlife area will be provided from Swope Park. Classes are open to
anyone age five years and older. Children between five and 12 years of
age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the classes. For
youth over the age of 12, use parental discretion to determine whether
the youth is capable of attending classes unsupervised.
The
cost to attend is $15 per person or $30 per family, making it an
affordable day of family fun. Financial assistance is also available.
Advance registration is required and the deadline to register is Sept.
14.
Camping
Friday night at Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park will begin at 4
p.m. with tent setup and a hands-on outdoor cooking experience (food is
provided). Evening activities will include an owl program, nature crafts
and hikes. Tents will be available for those who do not have one and
can be reserved through the registration process.
For
more information or to request a registration packet, contact the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources by calling toll free 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or sending an email to moparks@dnr.mo.gov. Registration information and forms are also available on the web at mostateparks.com/wow.htm.
