We conserve Missouri's natural resources
through outreach, restoration, and research.

The Chert Glades Chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalists welcomes you to our site.  Please look around.  Here you will find information about what is happening now in nature, chapter activities, and  upcoming events around the area.  We have links to our Facebook page and our chapter sponsors, Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri University Extension.  Our blogs are full of timely information about natural communities in Missouri.. 

Click on "Projects" to see the latest information our Monarch Projects, Redings Mill Glade Restoration Project, and our Stream Team Initiative at Cardinal Valley.

 

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Urban Reds
Urban Reds

Choose the town and I can probably tell you where a red fox family is camped out.

Yes, You Can Enjoy Nature in Winter! by Brandi Petty
Yes, You Can Enjoy Nature in Winter! by Brandi Petty

You never know what kind of weather you might get in the wonderful Show-Me state; especially in the southwest corner. 

Festival of Eagles
Festival of Eagles

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Festival of Eagles is scheduled for Saturday, January 26 , 2019.

House/Condo for Immediate Occupancy at Redings Mill by Val Frankoski
House/Condo for Immediate Occupancy at Redings Mill by Val Frankoski

Look for bats dropping out from the bat house at Redings Mill 

The Power of One by Ann Butts
The Power of One by Ann Butts

Many people think, “I’m only one person, I can’t make a difference.”

The Nose Knows, Stories of the Trail by Jeff Cantrell
The Nose Knows, Stories of the Trail by Jeff Cantrell

When it comes to natural history of “all things wild” I’m a lifelong learner. 

A Naturalist Voice K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple for a young Scientist
A Naturalist Voice K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple for a young Scientist

The Ozarks outdoors... there is enchantment here.  There is poetry.  And there are nonstop lessons and complimentary educational prompts for the parent and educator everywhere you look.

Monarch Conservation . . . A Good Tide to Ride
Monarch Conservation . . . A Good Tide to Ride

I grew up encouraged with a variety of adages. One of which comes to mind regarding conservation efforts is, “a good tide raises all ships.”

National Pollinator Week by Billie Mullins
National Pollinator Week by Billie Mullins

In June we celebrate National Pollinators Week.  In 2007 the US Dept. of Agriculture and the US Dept. of the Interior set aside this week to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what each of us can do to protect them.  

No More! by Joyce Haynes
No More! by Joyce Haynes

With so many “No more” type slogans these days, I am ready to add my own; “No more window strikes!”