First Quarter Calendar 2023!

***NOTE: These dates, times, and events are subject to change at any given time.  Please check our website -and/or- our Facebook Page for current updates and further detailed posts.***



• JANUARY MEMBERS MEETING – Jan 12th (THURSDAY) • 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center • Featuring guest speaker, Mary Kromrey, Executive Director of Ozarks Greenways.  Mary will provide an overview of the Ozark Greenways and their mission and initiatives as well as providing an update on the new Chadwick Flyer trail system that is currently under development.

• JANUARY FLOAT – Jan. 15th (SUNDAY) • James River (Kerr Access to Cox Access = 5 miles) • Contact Gary Tombridge at 417.861.6056 for more info.

• FEBRUARY MEMBERS MEETING – Feb. 9th (THURSDAY) 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center • Guest speaker Brooke Widmar, the Education Outreach Coordinator for the James River Basin Partnership. Brooke will be presenting her program “Explore the Shore” which explores the flora and fauna to be found along the James River.



• FEBRUARY FLOAT – DATE & LOCATION TBA • VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! • Stay tuned for updates!



• ROLL SESSIONS for 2023 •
• February 4th – 2pm – 4pm
• February 11th – 2pm – 4pm
• February 18th – 2pm – 4pm
• February 25th – 2pm – 4pm
Learn to roll your kayak at this indoor and heated pool, one-on-one with our trained instructors • Classes will be held at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch near Brighton, MO (CLICK HERE FOR MAP) • The fee will be $10 per person and boats and gear should be clean and free of debris! Contact Gary Tombridge at 417.861.6056 for more info.



• MARCH MEMBERS MEETING – Mar. 9th (THURSDAY) 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center • We will be featuring guest speakers Betzaida Rivera and Morgan Wyatt, two naturalist from the Missouri Department of Conservation presenting a program on “Raptors in Missouri” • Please text Gary Tombridge at 417.861.6056 if you are bringing non-members so we can provide adequate seating for all.



• MARCH FLOAT – DATE & LOCATION TBA • Contact Larry Wantland at 417.761.9674 for more info.

• APRIL MEMBERS MEETING – 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center • More info coming soon, stay tuned for updates!

• APRIL FLOAT – DATE & LOCATION TBA • VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! • Stay tuned for updates!

• JRBP EARTH DAY CLEANUP – Saturday, 22 April • James River (Crighton Access to Lake Springfield Boathouse) • 
Please contact Todd Wilkinson at 417.836.4847 -or- ToddWilkinson@JamesRiverBasin.com for more info.

• OMP SPRING OUTING! – Apr. 28th – 30th (FRIDAY – SUNDAY) • ALL/MULTI-DAY EVENT! at Turner Bend in Arkansas on the Mulberry River (Campsites 5 & 6) • We will be hosting our annual spring weekend outing at Turner Bend campground on the Mulberry River. The outing offers members and guests an opportunity to get together for a weekend of camping and fun with fellow members. There will of course be boating on the Mulberry River, as well as opportunities for hiking and biking in a beautiful Ozarks setting, or just hanging out at the campground with friends. This is a good opportunity to hone some of your river running and whitewater skills as there are several class II rapids on the Mulberry, and there will be some skilled boaters attending that can provide some input and support while on the river. Turner Bend offers full bathrooms and showers as well as a full service store providing food and amenities. There are also several other local options for meals if you choose to not cook out at the campground. The fee for camping is $12 per day and you do not need to pay anything in advance of the weekend. 



Contact Gary Tombridge (call/text) at 417.861.6056 to let him know that you will be coming or for more info. **NOTE: This location is subject to change IF the water levels are too high or too low**