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February 2012

Feb 4, 5, 11, 12, 18

Duck Club Yacht Club

JOIN US FOR THE OFF SEASON
THE CLUB WILL BE OPEN THE FOLLOWING DATES FROM NOON TO SUNSET.

JANUARY 14TH & 15TH
JANUARY 21ST BAR ONLY
JANUARY 28TH & 29TH
FEBRUARY 4TH & 5TH
FEBRUARY 11TH & 12TH
FEBRUARY 18TH BAR ONLY

THERE WILL BE A SOUP AND BAKED POTATO BUFFET EACH WEEKEND EXCEPT FOR THOSE MARKED (BAR ONLY) AS THESE WILL BE OUR BOAT WATCH DAYS.

Feb 4, 2012 Polar Plunge ....

Lake St. Louis

Missouri Special Olympics Click here for more info

Location: Lake St. Louise
Lake St. Louis, MO
Contact: Jennifer Brown
brown@somo.org
314-961-7755

Feb 4, 2012....US Army Corps of Engineers

2nd Annual Eagle Trek at Kaskaskia Lock & Dam

KASKASKIA RIVER PROJECT - The Eagles have arrived! Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – St. Louis District for the second annual Eagle Trek, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Kaskaskia Lock & Dam from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come out for eagle-watching with spotting scopes and meet some of the feathered inhabitants of the World Bird Sanctuary (9 a.m. to noon)! Also, enjoy short interpreted walks both upstream and downstream from the Dam, and see the confluence of the Mississippi & Kaskaskia Rivers. Our experts will be on hand to tell you about other eagle-nesting sites nearby!

Contact Allie McCreary at (618) 566-4451 x21 or allie.mccreary@swircd.org to register. Please reserve your spot by Feb. 1, 2012 so we can account for the number of lunches. A suggested donation of $5/person is asked to cover lunch expenses. Families and leash-trained dogs are welcome for the hike.

This event is made possible thanks to our partners: Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation & Development, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Southwestern Illinois College, Kaskaskia Regional Port District, Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders, Inc., Chester Tourism Committee, and CLIFFTOP.

Go to www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Kaskaskia for more information.

The above re-printed from the US Army Corps of Engineers website

Feb 04, 2012......

Missouri Department of Conservation Discover Nature with Eagles Days

Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular as large numbers of our national symbol congregate along Missouri rivers, lakes and wetlands. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to discover nature through the following Eagle Days events, which include live eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, guides with spotting scopes and refreshments:

•Schell City Community Center and Schell Osage Conservation Area, Schell City, on Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 417-876-5226.

Dress for the weather and don’t forget cameras and binoculars.

For an MDC brochure on Eagle Days, visit www.mdc.mo.gov and search “Eagle Days.”

http://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/discover-nature-eagle-days

Feb 8-12, 2012

St. Louis Boat Show.......

5 days of outdoor fun!

Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is YOUR show! The annual 5-day event turns America’s Center & Edward Jones Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun— the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats—from fishing to cruising to family fun there are boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. Browse specialty booths showcasing the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There’s really no better place to shop, compare and save!

Special attractions make a day at the show fun for the whole family! Get tips from the pros at hunting and fishing seminars. Compete in archery, turkey calling or owl hooting contests. See native fish in action at the Texas Bass Tank. Kids’ Cove hosts the Bassmasters kids’ casting contest, plus free trout fishing, face painting and more. There really is something for everyone!
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http://www.stlouisboatshow.com/

Feb 18th and 25th