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Learning from Lidar: Exploring the Missouri River's Relief

April 14, 2026
Columbia, MO
History, River, Science
Embark on a virtual voyage of discovery though the geologic backstory of the Missouri River's landscape.
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TIRES!

April 8, 2026
St Charles, MO
River
Please join us to hear from Kent Schmidt and Cathysue Smick about tire clean-ups.
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Big Trails, Big Rivers: Exploring Mid-Missouri

Big Trails, Big Rivers

March 11, 2026
St Charles, MO
River
Join Brett Dufur for an exploration into the big trails and big rivers of Missouri.
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We Have Known the Waters

March 10, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, River
Presentation from cultural preservationist Angela DaSilva exploring the role of water in African and African American cosmology.
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Big Medicine: York Outdoors Film

February 11, 2026
St Charles, MO
Join us for Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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An Environmental Journey: Tales of Tragedy and Hope From the Heartland

February 10, 2026
Columbia, MO
Culture, Science
Missouri author Loring Bullard shares a brief environmental history of Missouri while weaving in personal lessons learned, sustainability initiatives, and where we go from here.
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The Impacts of Plastic Pollution and the Power of Community Organizing

January 14, 2026
St Charles, MO
Join us to learn about the impacts of plastic pollution and the power of community organizing to reduce plastic use and waste.
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The Story of Gray Bats in Rocheport Cave

January 13, 2026
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Learn about the small creatures that play a big role in the Missouri River ecosystem and the conservation efforts that have shaped their survival. 
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A Community Conversation on Data Centers

November 12, 2025
St Charles, MO
Join Natalie Johnson, Executive Director of Great Rivers Environmental Law Center, for a conversation about what data center growth means for our shared environment, our big rivers, and the people who call it home.
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Minnows to Monsters: Fishes of the Missouri River

November 11, 2025
Columbia, MO
River, Science
Take a deep dive with Brittany Harried from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation as we look under the surface at all the fish that call the Missouri River home.
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