Calendar

Events listed here are events that are open to the public and impact the Hinkson watershed in some way. General local (Columbia) environmental events may be announced as well.

2008

January

29  Public Information-Sharing meeting with DNR about the TMDL, or Total Maximum Daily Load, document being written on the Hinkson. Meeting to be held in County Council chambers, starting at 5:30

February

6, 13, 20 Show-Me Yards program. Local experts talk about different facets of landscaping and yard maintenance that reduces impacts on the environment. Each day has different subjects. Workshops start at 6:30, end at 9:00 at the ARC.  Call Frank Gordon at the city at 874-7111 (gen info number) for reservations.

March

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April

May

31 Official last day of this grant project

2007

February

7  Show-Me Yards seminar, pt 1. Various presenters from University Extension, Master Gardeners, City of Columbia, and others will instruct on how to keep yards healthy while minimizing impact on local streams. This is the first of a 3 part series, to be held at the ARC, at 6:30-9 p.m.. Contact mona.menezes@gocolumbiamo.com to register.

14  Show-Me Yards seminar, pt 2.

21  Show-Me Yards seminar, pt 3

March

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April

May

19 Show-Me Yards field day tours

June

July

August

September

Stream Extravaganza    Various organizations will have booths and entertainment for the whole family at Flat Branch Park in conjuction with the twilight festival.

October

Hinkson Clean Sweep. Massive clean-up of Hinkson and Flat Branch Creeks.

November

December