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.

 

Chert Glades Chapter had a great time racing their cardboard boat "KatyDidNotLitter" in the 2023 Shoal Creek Water Festival. We even took home a prize!
Chert Glades Chapter had a great time racing their cardboard boat "KatyDidNotLitter" in the 2023 Shoal Creek Water Festival. We even took home a prize!
Maddie gave an incredibly interest talk on wasps this evening. We will definitely repeat this presentation! Very engaging & informative.
Maddie gave an incredibly interest talk on wasps this evening. We will definitely repeat this presentation! Very engaging & informative.
Master Naturalist Nancy shared info about Missouri fish at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center with Camp WIldcat kids today.
Master Naturalist Nancy shared info about Missouri fish at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center with Camp WIldcat kids today.
Master Naturalists are teaching kids at Camp Wildcat Critters at the Creeek this afternoon.
Master Naturalists are teaching kids at Camp Wildcat Critters at the Creeek this afternoon.
Thanks to Billie, Julie, and especially Emily…most of the spiderwort has been cut back,and most of the hedge parsley has been removed from the Waystation at Cunningham Park!
Thanks to Billie, Julie, and especially Emily…most of the spiderwort has been cut back,and most of the hedge parsley has been removed from the Waystation at Cunningham Park!
A few of our chapter members took advantage of a class offered by our sponsor, Jeff Cantrell yesterday at Chute Ridge. It was a beautiful evening.
A few of our chapter members took advantage of a class offered by our sponsor, Jeff Cantrell yesterday at Chute Ridge. It was a beautiful evening.
Tortoise beetle found by Master Naturalist Maddie. Pretty cool, hugh?
Tortoise beetle found by Master Naturalist Maddie. Pretty cool, hugh?
Chert Glades Chapter had a great time racing their cardboard boat "KatyDidNotLitter" in the 2023 Shoal Creek Water Festival. We even took home a prize! Maddie gave an incredibly interest talk on wasps this evening. We will definitely repeat this presentation! Very engaging & informative. Master Naturalist Nancy shared info about Missouri fish at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center with Camp WIldcat kids today. Master Naturalists are teaching kids at Camp Wildcat Critters at the Creeek this afternoon. Thanks to Billie, Julie, and especially Emily…most of the spiderwort has been cut back,and most of the hedge parsley has been removed from the Waystation at Cunningham Park! A few of our chapter members took advantage of a class offered by our sponsor, Jeff Cantrell yesterday at Chute Ridge. It was a beautiful evening. Tortoise beetle found by Master Naturalist Maddie. Pretty cool, hugh?
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Celebrate World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2nd! Wetlands are one of nature’s most fascinating ecosystems.  They are distinctive habitats full of hidden treasures ready to be discovered. Wetlands are important enough to have their holiday.