The Federation Report
May 5, 2017

In This Issue
Legislative Report:

CFM is watching the following bills:
State Parks

These are not all the bills that CFM is monitoring.  Click here to visit our Legislative Action Center to learn more about all the bills affecting conservation and natural resources in Missouri.
From Our Blog:
 
Q&A with 
Missouri Wildflowers Nursery


Since 1984, Missouri Wildflowers Nursery has been growing and selling native plants and seeds. Mervin Wallace, native plant expert and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery owner, and his team provide the highest quality native plants to Missouri and the surrounding states. A longtime supporter of The Conservation Federation of Missouri and many other conservation groups within the state, Mervin and his wife, Ginny Wallace, are some of the most dedicated conservationists in the state.

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery is a business alliance member and conservation supporter. Why is conservation important to Missouri Wildflowers Nursery? 

I firmly believe that we are all responsible for conserving Missouri's native plants and wildlife; it's not just something for other people to do for us. While Missouri has many wild...



Explore the Outdoors:
 Kansas City

CFM's 3rd annual Explore the Outdoors: Kansas City turned out to be a great event. The rain kept some people from attending the event at the Kansas City Zoo, but those who braved the elements enjoyed the wonderful experience.

The dinner portion of the event took place in the Penguin House. It was neat to sit at a dinner table with penguins swimming right next to you. Stacia Pieroni, the zoo's Conservation Manager, gave a great presentation on what the Kansas City Zoo is doing across the world to benefit wildlife.

Explore the Outdoors: Kansas City brought new members to CFM, helped us raise critical funds and gave the Kansas City Zoo, one of our very important partners, an opportunity to share some of their resources and success. It was a great event across the board.


Join CFM for Three Years and Receive a Yeti Rambler

The many achievements of CFM have all been made possible thanks to individuals like you working together to accomplish extraordinary feats. If our future is to be as successful as our past, then we will need your help.
 
 
Your membership includes a three-year subscription to our magazine Conservation Federation, special member-only discounts to select businesses and invitations to CFM events throughout the year.
 
To join CFM, visit our website for easy online registration at  www.confedmo.org/join, or contact Laurie Coleman at 573-634-2322.

Register for the 2nd Annual
Pull for Conservation in St. Joseph

The 2nd Annual Pull for Conservation: St. Joseph will be held May 20th at Geiger Shooting Range. This event is presented by Northwest Missouri's Electric Cooperatives. Registration includes lunch for participants and prizes will be awarded to the top shooters. Click  here  for more information.
Inaugural Event
Explore the Outdoors: Springfield
June 17, 2017


Save the date! Our inaugural Explore the Outdoors: Springfield will be held on June 17. Look for more details on our website soon.
Conservation Federation Podcast
Episode 5: Chris Kossmeyer and Steve Jones
Chris Kossmeyer (far left) and Steve Jones (middle) attend Conservation Day at the Capitol and pose with the Bald Eagle.
 
In Episode 5 of our podcast Conservation Federation, Brandon Butler interviews Chris Kossmeyer and Steve Jones.
 
In this episode, Chris, Steve and Brandon talk about Missouri Hunters For Fair Chase. Learn more about this new organization formed to protect the wild deer of Missouri.

Holy Trinity of  Conservation
being held on June 3rd

Get your tickets now for the Holy Trinity of Conservation event being held on June 3rd. Spend a day interacting with three of America's most influential conservationists. To register or learn more about this event click here.
Missouri BASS Federation Nation's
Spring Fling 2017
Harold Stark with the Big Bass of the day weighing in at 6 lbs.

The 2017 Missouri BASS Federation Nation's (MOBASS) Spring Fling was held at Pomme de Terre Lake on Sunday, April 30. There were 39 boats entered in the tournament this year. This was the seventh year the tournament was held as a benefit for CFM. A portion of the entry fees were paid back to the anglers and a large percentage was donated to CFM. This year's donation to CFM totaled $1,053. CFM and MOBASS would like to thank the sponsors and anglers for their support and involvement in the tournament.

 

Top Finishers:

1st place - Tim Bankston & Wil Allen              13.1

2nd place - Bill Dennis & Steve Olive              9.5

 3rd place - Jim Eagan & Mark Laudenbach    8.95

 Big Bass - Harold Stark                                   6.00
Missouri Prairie Foundation 
Native Plant Sales

Looking for native plants to use in landscaping? On Saturday, May 6 the Missouri Prairie Foundation has native plants for sale in both Kansas City and Columbia. Click here for more information on locations.