Ozark Greenways’ Bike to Work Week! Leave your car behind…Bike, Bus, Carpool, Telecommute or any combination. There are prizes and incentives for those registered. Go to www.ozarkgreenways.org to register or call 864-2015
Calendar of Events
May 12, 2012
Ozark Greenways Adventure Race
The 13th Annual Ozark Greenways Adventure Race will be Saturday, May 12, 2012 with registration opening on March 1st. Mark those dates on your calendar now and get ready for some exciting new twists to our annual Adventure Race!
New Location in 2012
Race Headquarters will be at the Willard Trailhead of the Ozark Greenways Frisco Highline Trail. Its close proximity to Springfield will make travel and lodging easy for everyone. Registration is now open!!! Get Me Registered or Click on the sidebar logo.
New Race and Team Categories
This year we are offering the standard Long course, 6-12 hour duration, and a new Short course of 3-5 hour duration. Team categories are Duo, or Quad AND there are no gender restrictions for your team. In addtion, if the average age of a Long Course team is at least 50 years of age, you will qualify as a Grand Masters team and eligible for an additional award category.
For more information visit http://www.greenwayrace.org/
April 28, 2012
PHGA Hiking Guide Certification Course
This is the first phase of certification under the Professional Hiking Guide Association. Upon completion of this training course, you will obtain a certification from the PHGA as a Hiking Guide.
Prerequisites: Wilderness First Aid Certification, CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross or AHA),
Course Length: 2 days/16 hours
Certificate Coverage: Day trips
Curriculum Outline:
1. Gear Overview: The 10 essentials, guides pack, clothing system and overview, first-aid supplies and kit assembly
2.Water and Food: Water and waste management, food and meal planning/nutrition, meal preparation
3. Leave No Trace (LNT):Pack in/pack out,waste disposal, cleaning up, do not disturb, 7 LNT principles
4. Wildlife: Game trail recognition, hiking in bear country, bear canisters and sprays, sharing the trail, wildlife recognition, non-aversive bear conditioning
5. Basic Wilderness Survival Overview: Food, shelter, fire, water
6. Wilderness Travel:Client introductions, safety protocols, navigation overview, off-route navigation, winter hiking
7.Physical Conditioning: Hiking specific training programs, stretching, cool downs
8. Group Management: Group participant selection and screening, trail management, sweepers, runners, pacing, search & rescue strategies, evacuation procedures, communication, special needs clients
9. Stewardship and Access Issues: Permits, commercial use authorization, respecting the terrain, recreational hikers, outdoor clubs vs. guiding outfits
10. The job of a hiking guide
For more information visit http://hikingtheozarks.com/events/ or contact Dan Nash at dan@hikingtheozarks.com
April 21, 2012
OHT-Whiterock Mountain to Cherry Bend
This 19 mile section is one of the most popular sections of the Ozark Highlands Trail and is full of great views, rock formations, shelters and a great 1,000 foot climb up Whiting Mountain.
For more information visit http://hikingtheozarks.com/events/ or contact Dan Nash at dan@hikingtheozarks.com
April 14, 2012
VFOM Lake Springfield Park Spruce up Day
With the completion of the trail, we are now is maintenance mode. We will replace wood chips on the problem areas and check for proper water drainage on the Lake Springfield Nature Trail. Bring a friend. Enjoy working on the trail. Lunch will be provided. Please sign up so we know how much food is needed. Training and tools provided. For more information visit www.vfom.org or contact Robert Crampton “Chief Trail Hugger” 417-268-7322
Wilderness Remote Rescue and First Aid
This class is designed for individuals who have already received Wilderness First-Aid training, or some other equivelant medical training. This is an intense 2 day class, designed to allow the students to participate in as close to real life practical training as possible. Each participant will be camping with other students and be exposed to a variety of real life first aid practicals. The students will work in small group and will be required to locate, diagnose, treat and remove any injured parties that may need to be removed in the scenarios. This may include building a litter or other device to carry the injured person to safety. Some of the scenarios will be the rescue and treatment of a person from a cold mountain river, a fall from a cliff, insect/animal bites, heat related illness, mechnical injuries and unknown injuries/medical issues. Each student will need a first-aid kit and materials to treat patients, along with the ability to build a litter or other device to remove patients to safety. For more information visit http://hikingtheozarks.com/events/ or contact Dan Nash at dan@hikingtheozarks.com
April 7, 2012
OHT-Ozone to Big Piney
Along with Hurricane Creek, one of my favorite sections of the Ozark Highland Trail. This two day 18 miles hike, consists of Pine Forests, bluffs, waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, vistas and tons of wildlife, saw a Black Bear last time we did this hike. This hike is a fun one and only a moderate trip. For more information visit http://hikingtheozarks.com/events/ or contact Dan Nash at dan@hikingtheozarks.com
OMP’s Annual Whitewater Canoe and Kayak Clinic
Learn how paddle a whitewater canoe or kayak on local rivers. Have fun and stay safe! Includes two nights camping and two days instruction by ACA certified instructors, riverside gourmet dinner on Saturday night, continental breakfast on Sunday, and a souvenier clinic t-shirt. You are responsible for providing your own equipment. For more information visit http://ozarkmtnpaddlers.org/
March 20, 2012
Spring Wildflower hike
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center presents Spring Wildflower Hike, 1-2:30 p.m. at the nature center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Ages 7-adult. Registration required. Spring Wildflower Discovery Table, 1-3 p.m. No registration required. For more information call 888-4237, or visit mdc.mo