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Exciting news about Trumpeter Swans in Missouri
Steve Kinder on MOBIRDS-L listserv: Friday, July 22, 2005 3:52 PM

For the first time in well over 100 years Trumpeter Swans have been observed nesting in Missouri. A pair with three young are on a small secluded area lake. The adults have been identified as coming from Iowa's reintroduction program. The young birds are several weeks old
now and growing fast.
They are on private land and, to minimize disturbance, the landowner does not want visitors. They attempted to nest last year but were not successful, possibly from being disturbed too much. They were seen all winter around the area. I think this is very exciting for birds and conservation in Missouri.

Ecological Restoration Workdays
Come out and volunteer a few hours to help restore the ecological beauty of Kansas City. For more information contact Linda Lehrbaum, Kansas City Wildlands Coordinator (816)561-1061 ext. 116 or linda@bridgingthegap.org. Workday sites will be posted closer to the dates at www.kcwildlands.org.
REMEMBER: Dress appropriately for workdays! Long pants, sturdy shoes, and a hat. Insect repellant, gloves and drinking water are supplied.

KCWL Fall Community Restoration Workday: Saturday Nov. 5th, 9am-noon,
The largest annual workday focuses on removing the invasive honeysuckle; sites to be announced.

Fifth Annual Red Cedar Christmas Tree Event: Saturday Dec. 3rd, 10am-2pm,Fleming Park in Independence Missouri. Remove a red cedar from an overgrown wild place, & take it home.

Earth Sciences Week
(October 9-15) The theme of Earth Science Week 2005 — “Geoscientists Explore the Earth” — focuses on career opportunities in the geosciences.