Watershed Center Opens at Valley Water Mill

September 11, 2011

by Kellie Herman On Friday, July 20th I attended the much anticipated ribbon cutting for the new Watershed Center at Valley Water Mill located in north Springfield. This is a big deal, folks! The Watershed Center is a one-of-a-kind nature center built purely to educate the public about water conservation and it is AWESOME! This […]

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Making Time For the River

September 11, 2011

By Michael Baird I am probably the last person you would expect to write this article, I know, I can hardly believe I am writing this, however I did find a little time recently to spend a day on the river. I know it is tough sometimes to feel like you have any time to […]

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Monthly Float hosted by Michael Baird

September 11, 2011

Saturday and Sunday, September 10th & 11th Take a little time for the river during our monthly float on September 10th and 11th!September usually provides gorgeous weather for floating, and this month’s float will be hosted by Michael Baird, a.k.a. President at large. This trip takes you 10.9 miles from Alley Spring (the 10th largest […]

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Monthly Member Meeting – Annual Gear Swap

September 8, 2011

Thursday, September 8th Rummage through your closet and garage and bring out your old gear to sell or swap. As always, OMP will be furnishing burgers, so bring a side dish and beverage of your choice. Brian Grindstaff will host this event at his shop: Machine Concepts, 220 Industry Rd., Rogersville. Directions: Go East on […]

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Boys Ranch Boathouse Race on Springfield Lake

August 30, 2011

September 17th The Boathouse Race is an annual event to benefit the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. A 5K trail run begins at 8a.m. and a 5K canoe and kayak race takes place at 10 a.m. OMP has been asked provide safety personnel for this event. To volunteer, contact Ed McClung at 417.776.7960.

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Website Redesign

August 30, 2011

Well, as you have probably already noticed, we’ve recently redesigned our website.  Didn’t this just happen less than three years ago, you might ask?  Yes, it did and as the old phrase goes, the only thing constant in life is change, especially in the world of technology.  Consequently, when tools and programs that make volunteer […]

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K. Swiss Ironman 70.3 Branson

August 29, 2011

Sunday, September 18th The K. Swiss Ironman 70.3 Branson event will rely on more than 1,200 volunteers to ensure a successful, safe, and exciting event. The day kicks off with a swim in Table Rock Lake and progresses to a challenging bike course that offers several incredible mountaintop views. Experienced kayakers are needed for the […]

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5th Annual Dog Days Float

August 15, 2011

Saturday & Sunday, August 27th and 28th Monthly Float hosted by Jason Frantz Fifth Annual Dog Days Float on the cool waters of Bryant Creek. Bring your sunscreen and favorite hot-weather foods for an overnighter under the summer stars.  Contact Jason Frantz at 407.379.2229 or jfrantz@woodshopartisans.com for details.

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Leave No Trace

August 11, 2011

Thursday, August 11th | 7:00 p.m. Monthly Member Meeting at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center Our very own Herman Owens will teaching a course on Leave No Trace at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center at this month’s Member Meeting. We will be outside for a portion of this class, so dress appropriately.

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River Rescue Review

July 12, 2011

~by Michael Baird ~ The 13th annual River Rescue once again drew some 180+ volunteers who were eager to do their part in cleaning up one of our local rivers. This year’s cleanup occurred on the James River from Delaware Town to Shelvin Rock. The Ozark Mountain Paddlers were well represented with Jason Frantz leading […]

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