Events
February 16, 2012
The Brownfield Chapter will be holding an Education/Membership Meeting on February 16, 2012 at 6 PM at the La Mexican Kitchen in Lebanon(weather permitting….please check back here and the Brownfield Facebook for updates).
Guest speaker Carol Trokey from the U.S. Forest Service will present the importance of working with the forestry and Russell Martin, Chairman of the Show-Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen (SMMBCH) Board, will be available to answer questions about the Back Country Horsemen organization.
Members and anyone interested in joining the Chapter or learn more about the SMMBCH organization are welcome.
Arrive early to take advantage of the menu to enjoy an evening meal during the presentation.
FEBRUARY 25, 2012
The River Springs chapter’s monthly ride/work day
LOCATION: Victory Horse Trail section of the Ozark Trail (OT). We will be working on the east side of the horse loop which has sustained heavy damage due to tornados and wind. Expect to be clearing brush, affixing trail signs and other trail maintenance.
TIME: Meet at the Victory Horse Trail trail head at 9:00 a.m. Candace and Paula will be meeting up with the OT folks at 8:30 and will head back to the Victory Trail head around 9 or so. We will have a brief meeting before heading out to work on the trail.
DIRECTIONS: From Poplar Bluff, travel north on Highway 67. Take Highway 60 west about 2 miles to County Road 410 (just past CR 409. Look for the Bluff Overhead Door sign on your right). Turn right on CR 410. Follow the gravel road 0.9 mile to a fork in the road. Take the right fork. The trail head/staging area is on your right.
From points west of Poplar Bluff, travel east on Highway 60 14 miles past Ellsinore to County Road 410 (look for Bluff Overhead Door sign on your left. If you pass Scott Post Company on your right, you missed the turn). Turn left across highway onto CR 410. Follow the gravel road 0.9 mile to a fork in the road. Take the right fork. The trail head/staging area is on your right.
OTHER INFORMATION: Bring a sack lunch to eat on trail, water, gloves, small hammers for trailhead signs, hand pruners, loppers, hand saws, etc. If you are a US Forest Service certified sawyer, please bring a chainsaw. There are no amenities at the trail head other than parking.
POTLUCK: We plan on having a potluck back at the trail head after working, around 3 p.m. Please bring a dish to share, lawn chairs, etc.
If you need additional information or have questions, please call Candace @ 573/593-4435 or Paula @ 573/351-8019.
February 29, 2012 – 6 PM
Cuiver River Chapter Meeting
Location: Bandanna’s in Wentzville.
For more info contact Dana Esbensen at 636-528-8028
March 3-4, 2012
U.S. Forest Service Chain Saw Certification Class
The Forest Service has scheduled a chain saw certification class in Potosi. There are 6 spaces available for Show-Me BCH members. This will probably be the only certification class this year, so don’t miss this opportunity.
Contact Russell Martin at foxtrot40@windstream.net
April 6, 7 and 8, 2012
Current River Clean Up at Big Creek-more details to follow.
April 14, 2012, 9:00 AM
Cole Creek Trail Work Day
Work on improving trail system. Lunch and drinks will be provided as well as meat for the evening meal (sides provided by those who volunteer to do so). Plan to camp on Friday night and work on Saturday! For more info please email vfarms88@gmail.com or call 417-588-4644. Also look on the Brownfield Facebook for more details.
June 15-17, 2012
Member Appreciation Ride at Brushy Creek Resort – more info to follow.
September 29, 2012
National Public Lands Day— more details to follow on each Chapter’s plans.
November, 3-4, 2012
The 2012 Annual Membership meeting will be at Brushy Creek. This is the weekend after Big Creek last ride.
Contact : http://www.brushycreeklodge.com/contact.htm
Last year’s meeting had a great turn out and this meeting looks to be even better. Don’t put off making your reservation.