Join Jeff Cantrell, MPF Technical Advisor, on Friday, February 7, 2025 for a short-eared owl hike at Pleasant Run Creek Prairie (Vernon County). Limited to 12 participants. We will be walking across prairie terrain that may be muddy, depending on the weather. Plan to park on the side of the gravel road near the west uphill gate to meet at 4:30 p.m.
Free event, registration is required.
Registration for this event is full. Please email Jeff Cantrell at Jeff.Cantrell@mdc.mo.gov to be added to the waitlist.
For those who are part of the Grow Native! Professional Certification Program (GNPCP), this opportunity counts as 1 CEU.
Directions:
Pleasant Run Creek Prairie is in Vernon County on Zodiac Road, about 3 miles west of Sheldon. From I-49, take exit 88 and turn south onto the outer road on the west side of the highway. Drive 1 mile south until the road turns west and becomes Zodiac Road, then continue west for 2.2 miles. The prairie is on the north side of the road. Park on the side of the gravel road near the west uphill gate. By GPS N37 38.894 W94 20.765 (in decimal degrees, 37.648242 -094.346086).
Photo: Courtesy of MDC