The Paper Buoy is available at the link below. This issue features bald eagle survey results, the Volunteer Spotlight, Meet the Corps and news in the Corps Corner! Read all about it!

http://bit.ly/ThePaperBuoyJan2012

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all Happy Holidays from Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation!

PLUS a FREE movie-

National Geographic’s

“ANIMAL HOLIDAY”

SATURDAY – DEC 10, 2011 

10:00 AM TILL NOON

Bring the family for a fun time!

We will be making pinecone birdfeeders and

stringing popcorn for our furry & feathered friends. 

Popcorn and Hot Chocolate available

for 50 cents each.

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Dewey Short Visitor Center

4600 St Hwy 165, Branson, MO

Call 417-334-6394 for more information

We hope to see YOU there!

The latest Paper Buoy EXTRA! is now available. Check out the update on new Dewey Short Regional Visitor Center construction. Find out where to go for winter camping. Take note of fun activities planned for “A Kid”s HoliDAY” in December! Read all about it!  Click here for November Extra!

Read all about it! Click here for The Paper Buoy 10/11.

MO Department of Conservation Resource Forester and Certified Arborist

Greg Cassell

“Tree Care and Fall Color”

Why do leaves turn color in autumn? And what’s happening to our trees this year …will we have a colorful fall?!

The drought and intense summer heat plus the periodic cicadas have taken a toll on Missouri’s trees. Learn about some of the insects, diseases and climate factors that can cause trees to turn brown prematurely. Learn how to prevent some of these problems for the trees in your own back yard.

Join us for a FREE interpretive presentation by Greg Cassell

at Dewey Short Visitor Center, 4600 State Hwy 165, Branson, MO

SATURDAY – OCT 15, 2011 11:00 AM

Call 417-334-6394 for more information

The Paper Buoy EXTRA! August 2011 is now available. Read all about the construction progress of the NEW Dewey Short Visitor Center, find out about your favorite Table Rock Lake park from the “Corps Corner” and get tips on swimming safety.  Keep informed!  Click here for the Paper Buoy EXTRA!

John is the author of “SHOW ME HERPS”, an uncommonly colorful guide to 50 cool amphibians and reptiles in Missouri Anyone fascinated with the animals that hop, crawl or slither across Missouri will love this book. Produced in the format of the popular Show-Me Bugs book, this guide to 50 salamanders, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards and snakes will charm naturalists of all ages. The book is not only fun to read for children and adults, but also features updated common and scientific names. Its compact size makes it easy to carry in the field.

Join us for this FREE interpretive presentation at Dewey Short Visitor Center, 4600 State Hwy 165, Branson, MO. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm.  The program will feature LIVE ANIMALS! Call 417-334-6394 for more information

Moonshine is a favorite hangout of locals and visitors- with good reason. The sand beach is a great place for lounging and playing in the water and the marked swim area keeps everyone safe from boat traffic. There are two Life Jacket Loaner Stations at the beach, with several PFDs available for use free of charge. The large pavilion at Moonshine has tables and grills for family outings, birthdays, and special occasions. Several covered picnic tables are available also. Moonshine has a fun playground, sand volleyball, swimming area, boat launch, restrooms, and showers. There’s something for everyone!
Be sure to check out “Fat Daddy’s”, a fabulous food vendor selling sandwiches, snacks, ice cream and drinks at the beach. Rainbow colored beach umbrellas and inflatable toys are available to rent for your perfect day at Moonshine. Kayaks will soon be added to the list of fun rentals!
Moonshine Beach is open daily 9 am to 9 pm. Admission to the beach is $4.00 per vehicle, with an additional charge of $1.00 per person over eight people in the vehicle. The US Army Corps of Engineers Annual Pass will be honored for admission as well. Reserving the pavilion for your event is easy! Visit the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.reserveUSA.com. The charge to reserve for the day is $75.00.
Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation is proud to partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers to operate Moonshine Beach. By entering into this cooperative agreement, we are working to fulfill our mission to provide financial support to Corps recreational facilities. The foundation also operates Indian Point Campground in partnership with the Corps. Revenues collected by the foundation remain at Table Rock to enhance facilities owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Thank you for your support!