Conservation Federation of Missouri
728 West Main | Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2322
 
 
Contact: Laurie Coleman
(573) 634-2322 ext. 107
  
 
 
 
Explore the Outdoors in St. Louis with
the Conservation Federation of Missouri


The Conservation Federation of Missouri ( CFM ) is continuing its regional Explore the Outdoors event series on October 15 in the historic Missouri River Village of St. Albans. The event is both educational and informative, with fun activities the whole family can enjoy.
  
Explore the Outdoors: St. Louis  begins at 1:30 p.m. at The Country Club of St. Albans with Open House Tours. These tours are designed around history, nature and the outdoors. Tickets are $12 per person and by reservation only.
 
An evening reception at The Country Club of St. Albans follows the tours. The main event includes live music, dinner, evening program, silent and live auctions.
 
Artist Bryan Haynes will be in attendance signing copies of "Growing Up with the River",  a book that he illustrated and is authored by Dan and Connie Burkhardt.
 
 
Photo Credits: Bryan Haynes
 
The highlights of the event will be a demonstration of raptors and birds of prey by the World Bird Sanctuary and a special presentation on "Images of Our Missouri Outdoors and Wildlife" by Noppadol Paothong, Missouri's premier outdoor and nature photographer.
 
Photo Credits: World Bird Sanctuary
 
Photo Credits: Noppadol Paothong

 

"The St. Louis area is rich with outdoor opportunities many residents may not know about," said Brandon Butler, Executive Director of CFM. "Through Explore the Outdoors: St. Louis, CFM aims to inform individuals and families about our state's natural resources and encourage them to take advantage of our great outdoors."

Registration is required for the tours and reception and is on the CFM website at
www.confedmo.org/st-louis. T ickets for the main event are $80 for individuals or $150 per couple (includes dinner and a one-year CFM membership). Sponsorship opportunities are available for interested businesses and are featured on the website.
 
For hotel reservations please contact The Wildwood Hotel at (636) 733-9100 (rooms only available for Friday, October 14) or Drury Inn - Chesterfield at (636) 532-3300.
 

  

About the Conservation Federation of Missouri

The CFM, formed in 1935, is Missouri's largest and most representative citizen conservation group.  It represents more than 80 organizations with over 1 million members. The CFM is primarily a volunteer organization - including all officers and board members - but does maintain an office with a full time professional staff in Jefferson City.  Visit our website at http://www.confedmo.org

Conservation Federation of Missouri | 728 West Main Street | Jefferson City, MO | 65101 | 573.634.2322