Paul and Roxanne helped out again, 3rd year, at MDC’s Invasive Species event in the Highway Gardens at the State Fair held on the first day of the fair. Paul had a few edible bugs and lots of cool things he made out of invasive wood. An impressive display, as always, his tables delighted many. Roxanne had her pressed flower things and gave away small packets of native seeds. She hopes to have a craft for the children and child at heart next year.
On the last day of the fair, they both returned to help out in the Xplor Room (formerly the Discovery Room). They, mostly, manned the tables of macroinvertibrates. There were three tanks set up, one featured a water scorpion, one featured two crawdads and one featured a dragonfly nymph. They had fishing flys on display that mimicked the stages of some of the macros. They also had two giant hooks and ropes with directions on how to tie the fisherman’s knot. Although it was a bit of a long day, they were inside and out of the blistering heat.
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Burying Beetles at Taberville
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On June 20th, Roxanne and Ryan were at Taberville Prairie with lots of volunteers from MDC, DNR, other Master Naturalist chapters and others for an American Burying Beetle project. Despite the heat, they dug holes and placed beetles into their holes. Our understanding is they plan to continue the effort for some time.
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Exploring the Night at KNSP
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Knob Noster State Park had planned three International Dark Skies Events with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City and the Missouri Master Naturalist Hi Lonesome Chapter. The second event planned for June 30th was canceled because of the bad weather forecast. The third event was scheduled for August 3rd. Roxanne attended this event and even though the weather wanted a repeat, they were not deterred this time. The clouds cooperated with the astronomer, and attendees were able to see so many stars. There was some lightning far off and that’s where it stayed. Prior to the Dark Sky event, Roxanne also did the owl prowl. They attempted to call in the barred owl and the eastern screech owl. Alas, no one wanted to talk at that time. However, when they moved down to the telescope. After a few minutes, what do you know…two, yes, not one but two, eastern screech owls decided to make their proximity know. It was fun listening to them.
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The 2023 Annual Certification Pin is the American Burying Beetle. To receive your Annual Certification Pin, complete only 40 Community Service hours and 8 Advanced Training hours each calendar year. There are plenty of opportunities to earn these hours, just go to our webpage and see what interests you.
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Important Information
Be sure to earn your Certification Pin for 2023 by recording your hours on your web page or turning in your hours to Roxanne by December 31, 2023.
Chapter Dues for 2023, are still just $12 per person. Please get your dues to Marge Lumpe to be an active member.
Go to our webpage: hilonesome.missourimasternaturalist.org to report your hours, find upcoming Advanced Training and Community Service opportunities.
Check out the photos in the photo gallery on our home page! Send any photos you have to Jerry Barnabee and he will get them added in.
If you have any questions about hours or volunteer opportunities, contact Roxanne Stockdall.
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