Updates Entry
September 24, 2016
Missouri River Rendezvous 2016
Friday, October 28 - Sunday, October 30
Klondike Park, Augusta, MO
Join us for the first annual, Missouri River Rendezvous! Share resources and information showcasing river-related art, education, recreation, research, stewardship and commerce along the Missouri River. Join us for indoor and outdoor Missouri River presentations and activities plus a Halloween river social Saturday night!
What is the Missouri River Rendezvous?
The Missouri River Rendezvous is a gathering of Missouri River Action Teams (MoRATs), Community Organizations and people who identify as friends of the river coming together to learn and network with one another in a unique Missouri River community each year.
What is the purpose?
To initiate a larger community of Missouri River Action Teams (MoRATs) and connect groups that have similar interests. To provide resources and information. To showcase river-related art, education, recreation, research, stewardship and commerce.
What's happening?
- a series of presentations by Missouri River activists, experts and river lovers.
- shared resources and networking
- walking tours and guided hikes
- demonstrations and activities in the park
- an outdoor art gallery Saturday afternoon by the lake!
- campfire songs, smores & social time
- a Halloween party
- a 7-mile guided canoe trip Sunday morning
- and a Big Muddy boatride (of course!)
Check out the Full Itinerary here (we're constantly updating this - if you have trouble opening, please just email us)
Cost
$75 Full Registration - includes...
- Friday Campfire Fun. Music by Gloria Attoun and Michael Bauermeister.
- All Saturday meals and activities (morning presentations, afternoon boat ride/hike, Halloween Party)
- Saturday lunch and catered dinner by Bob and Pat's BBQ
- Sunday breakfast, mini clean-up & snack
$30 Half Day Saturday Registration - you choose:
attend the morning workshop sessions and lunch OR the evening social and dinner.
* Kids under 12 will receive a reduced cost of $30 for the weekend.
* A minimal camping fee ($8 per night) OR your choice of nearby lodging is extra.
Additional Opportunities -
- $30 tour of Augusta and catered dinner Friday
- $15 guided canoe trip Sunday morning
Click here to register and pay online. Deadline to Register: Friday, October 21
Location
Klondike Park
4600 S. Highway 94
Augusta, MO 63332 (Google maps says the address is 4470 Highway 94)
Lodging Options nearby
Select the camping option for a minimal fee when you register for the Missouri River Rendezvous.
Not into camping? Choose from over a dozen B&B's in the area:
Have Questions or an idea?
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"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." — Henry Ford
Quick Links
- MoRivRendezvous Website
- Program (with presenter descriptions) (16 pp PDF)
- Weekend Itinerary
- Klondike Park Map (PDF)
- Klondike Trails Map (PDF)
- Google Map to Klondike Park Entrance
Presentations:
Here's a few examples of the great presentations we'll have Saturday morning. Check out the Full Presentation Line-up here.
- Jay Fish - "Thinking Like a River Valley: Riparian Area Conservation in an Ecological Civilization"
- Tina Casagrand - "River Culture: Missouri River Narratives in the New Territory"
- Scott Mansker - "Big MAP - A Concept of Big Muddy Advocacy Partners"
- David Wilson - "Watershed Planning in the Lower Missouri River"
- Gloria Attoun - "Organizing a Watershed Festival"
- Jen Sieradzki & Mike Smith - "Enhancing Native Plant Diversity Along the Missouri River"
You can download the Full Program here
Call for Exhibitors
- Share information about your business, program or project with rendezvous attendees and park visitors.
- Hands-on demonstrations are especially welcome.
Booths will be set-up on Saturday, October 29th in the Park from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and are Open to the Public. Businesses $40, Non-profits $20
- Deadline: Friday, October 7th.
Nearby Lodging
Not into Camping? There are a TON of cool looking B&B's in the area to choose from. Check it out!
Full Itinerary
Check out the details as they develop here» What's happening when?
- a series of presentations
- shared resources and networking
- walking tours and guided hikes
- demonstrations and activities in the park
- campfire songs, smores & social time
- a Halloween party
- and a Big Muddy boatride (of course!)
Thanks to our Sponsors:
- Read more about the 2-year Environmental Education grant Missouri River Relief received to teach and connect people to the Missouri River.
- 2016 MoRAT mini-grant recipients
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