Green Horizons

Jan. 18, 2007: Ozark Chinquapin Initiative Informational Meeting, MDC Spring.eld Nature Center, Spring.eld, Mo., 7-9 p.m. Presenters will explain what the species looks like, site and soil preferences and challenges with the restoration. For more information about the meeting, contact Skip Mourglia at (417) 732-6485, Mon-Fri.

Jan. 26 - 27, 2007: Missouri Farmers Union Convention, West Plains, Mo. The Missouri Farmers Union 100th Anniversary Homecoming Convention focuses on the future for rural Missourians through a variety of workshops and guest speakers. Event takes place at the Civic Center and Opera House in West Plains, Missouri. For more information, call (573) 659-4787; or visit www.missourifarmersunion.org

Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2007: Missouri Natural Resources Conference, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, Mo. This year’s theme is "Conserving All Natural Resources: Implementing the Comprehensive Wildlife Strategy." Workshop topics include the Farm Bill, stream advocacy, managing forests for wildlife and invasive species. For more information, call 573- 882-9909, ext. 3275; or visit www.mnrc.org/registration.html.

Feb. 2 - 3, 2007: Missouri Nut Growers Annual Winter Meeting and Nut Show Nevada, MO. For more information, call 573-875-5341 ext.233; or email jvansambeek@fs.fed.us.

Feb. 3 and Feb. 10, 2007: Missouri Department of Conservation Prescribed Burn Workshops. Required for landowners needing a burn plan written or assistance with prescribed burns. See page 11 for locations and registration information.

Feb. 23 - 24, 2007: Missouri Woodland Owners Conference (Formerly the MO Tree Farm Conference), Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, Mo. For more information, contact Hank Stelzer at StelzerH@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4444.

March 16 - 18, 2007: Missouri Conservation Federation Convention, Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Mo. Information available at www.confedmo.org.