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August 2012

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Thank You State Archives for a Wonderful Unveiling of the New Exhibit "A Legacy of Conservation"

Today's Evening Event Was Delightful!

From: Your Friends at Conservation Federation of Missouri

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced the opening of a new exhibit, A Legacy of Conservation: The 75th Anniversary of the Missouri Department of Conservation. In development for over a year, the exhibit examines the rich history of conservation in Missouri by drawing from more than 400,000 Conservation Commission photographs, documents and publications, as well as materials provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Most of the documents used are part of the collection of the Missouri State Archives, a division of Carnahan'soffice, and will be on display to the public for the very first time.

"The Missouri Department of Conservation provides an invaluable service by protecting and managing our forest, fish and wildlife resources and also by providing opportunities for Missourians to enjoy and learn about our state's many natural treasures," said Carnahan. "The opening of this exhibit allows our offices to come together to celebrate the history of this vital agency. I am pleased to share with Missourians some of the records held at the Archives, while also offering an engaging way to learn more about how the Missouri Department of Conservation has benefitted our state and its citizens."

A Legacy of Conservation provides a complete picture of the conservation movement in Missouri, from the 1895 establishment of the Missouri State Game and Fish Commission - the predecessor of today's Department of Conservation - to the present day. The role of the agency is explored, in terms of scientific research, propagation of fish and game, enforcement of game laws, forestry and public relations. The exhibit also examines Rudolf Bennit and Werner O. Nagel's landmark study of 1934, A Survey of the Resident Game and Furbearers of Missouri, which established the need for the Missouri Conservation Commission, as well as the Missouri Department of Conservation's long-term plan, Design for Conservation, implemented by the agency in 1971 to help meet the growing needs of the state's outdoor enthusiasts.

The exhibit will be unveiled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, at the Kirkpatrick State Information Center in Jefferson City, where it will be on display through the end of 2012. Starting in January 2013, the exhibit will travel throughout Missouri. For more information about A Legacy of Conservation, or other Missouri State Archives traveling exhibits, please contact Greg Olson at 573-522-2705 or greg.olson@sos.mo.gov

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Secratary of State Robin Carnahan Announces New State Archives Exhibit

Grow Native! Program Takes Root with the Missouri Prairie Foundation

A special ceremony "transplanting" Grow Native! to its new home will be on August 30, following a presentation by Doug Tallamy, acclaimed author of Bringing Nature Home.

Ten years ago, purple coneflowers, prairie grasses, and other beautiful and resilient native plants were less common in landscaping than they are today. A decade of work by the Grow Native! program, however, has increased the use of natives in the state dramatically. This summer, the successful native plant awareness program reaches another milestone: beginning July 1, it has a new home with the Missouri Prairie Foundation.

In 2002, the Missouri Department of Conservation began Grow Native! to promote the use of native Missouri plants in landscapes, with the Missouri Department of Agriculture later joining in as a partner. Being part of governmental agencies placed constraints on the program, so the Missouri Department of Conservation assembled a team of Grow Native! members to look at options for moving the program to another home. After looking at a variety of options, the team decided MPF would be an ideal fit for the program.

"We are extremely pleased the Missouri Prairie Foundation is the new home of this wonderful program," said Mike Huffman, Outreach and Education Division Administrator for Missouri Department of Conservation. "The Missouri Prairie Foundation has, for nearly 50 years, been conserving native landscapes and promoting native plants. It's a great fit."

While Grow Native! will no longer be part of the Missouri Department of Conservation, the agency is committed to continual promotion of the use of native plants through educational programs, work with private landowners, and on its public properties.

The missions of the Grow Native! program and the Missouri Prairie Foundation are similar. Both are dedicated to educating the public about native plants and the benefits of using them in small and large landscapes and preserving existing native landscapes. The Missouri Prairie Foundation was formed in 1966 by a group of citizens concerned with the loss of native prairie. Since then, the 501(c)(3) organization has protected more than 3,000 acres of prairie, has a membership of more than 1,400, supports prairie research, and has an active outreach program, including the publication of the Missouri Prairie Journal, workshops, prairie and glade tours, and grassland wildlife advocacy activities.

"The Missouri Prairie Foundation leadership is pleased to take Grow Native! under its wing," said Foundation president Stan Parrish. "We are a hands-on organization with numerous volunteers who are enthusiastic about protecting original landscapes and about native plant gardening. We're eager to get started."

Many features of the Grow Native! program will remain the same: the website (www.grownative.org) retains its popular, native plant database, buyer's guide, and native landscaping guides, and a redesign of the site will be launched in coming months. As in the past, Landscaping with Missouri in Mind workshops will be held in various parts of the state, the annual Grow Native! Professional Membership meeting will continue to inform green industry professionals about the latest trends in native landscaping, and many other membership benefits will continue to be offered to Grow Native! Professional members.

Some new initiatives are planned as well: the Missouri Prairie Foundation intends to engage in more outreach with various entities, including counties and municipalities, to organize Grow Native! plant sales, and to support more native landscaping projects.

A brief Grow Native! ceremony to "transplant" the program to its new home is planned for August 30 at the Native Plant Laboratory on the Lincoln University campus in Jefferson City. The ceremony and will follow the ticketed "Bringing Nature Home" lecture by author Doug Tallamy, organized by Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Native Plants Program.

For more information about Grow Native!, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, or how to become a member of the Missouri Prairie Foundation or a Grow Native! Professional member, visit www.grownative.org, call 888-843-6739, or send a message to grownative@moprairie.com.

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'Bringing nature home' with Doug Tallamy at Lincoln University in Jefferson City

Doug Tallamy, best known for his book 'Bringing Nature Home' will be at Lincoln University on Thursday, August 30, 2012. He will discuss the important ecological roles of the plants in our landscapes, emphasize the benefits of designing gardens with these roles in mind and how to sustain wildlife with native plants in your own backyard and look at the consequences of failing to do so.

Dr. Tallamy's presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on campus at Scruggs University Center, 819 Chestnut Drive. Parking will be at Dickinson Research Center, 1219 Chestnut and shuttles will run from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. to bring participants to the event.

Immediately after the talk, a special Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native transplanting ceremony will take place, followed by a book-signing. During the signing, visitors will have the opportunity to taste appetizers prepared with native edible plants and take tours at the Native Plant Outdoor Laboratory on campus next to Allen and Foster Halls. Shuttle rides will also be provided at the end of the event around 12:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by Lincoln University Cooperative Extension's Native Plants Program in collaboration with the Missouri Prairie Foundation and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery.

Cost is $10.00 to the general public and $5.00 for adults 65 and older. There is no charge for University students with a valid ID.

To register, make check payable to 'Lincoln University' and mail to:

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Native Plants Program c/o Ms. Shirley Downing
900 Chestnut Street
Allen Hall Room 102
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Add 'Tallamy Lecture' to the memo section. Because seating will be limited, please register in advance. Check should be postmarked no later than August 15, 2012. Students who wish to participate need to call or send name and contact information by email to reserve a seat.

If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please contact Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall at (573) 681-5392 or by email Navarrete-TindallN@LincolnU.edu

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Upcoming Events

FilmFest 4-H | August 6-8, 2012 | Branson, MO | http://4h.missouri.edu/go/events/filmfest/

MoBCI 10 Annual Conference | August 17-18, 2012 | Columbia, Missouri | Contact: Michelle.McGrath@mdc.mo.gov

Bringing Nature Home with Doug Tallamy at Lincoln University | Jefferson City, Missouri | August 30th, 2012 - 9:30am | Scruggs University Center | 819 Chestnut Drive, JC, MO | Parking at Dickinson Research Center, 1219 Chestnut and shuttles will run from 8:15am until 9:15 am.