
- Federated in 1950
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Located in Boonville, Mo.
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2011 membership is currently 10
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Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at Cooper County Public Health Center, 17040 Klinton Dr., Boonville, Mo. unless otherwise stated
Contact:
Cynthia Florek, 2011 President
808 Krhon Drive
Boonville, Mo. 65233
660-882-3354
if you would like to attend a garden club meeting
"Gardening for Birds"
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January 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “Introducing Gardening for Birds 2010”
Members will discuss the theme for 2010 and Barbara Stevens will introduce the 1st Birds of the Month that she will be presenting each meeting.
Hostess: Cindy Florek
Bird of the Month: Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
March 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “Quail Friendly Plants”
University of Missouri Research Specialist Ray Wright provides members with information on bobwhite quail.
Hostess: Carol Cox
Bird of the Month: Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus)
April 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “Choosing the Right Birdhouse”
Member Peggy Wright demonstrates different types of birdhouses for different birds.
Hostess: Peggy Wright
Bird of the Month: Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus)
May 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Workshop: “Katy Trail Bluebird Houses”
Members will meet at the Katy Trail trailhead to walk and do maintenance on the bluebird boxes.
Hostess: Sharon Walther
Bird of the Month: Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
June 15, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Workshop: “Planning session for our Missouri Bird Information Booth at Heritage Days”
Members will work on the displays on native birds in honor of the club’s 60th anniversary.
Hostess: Barbara Stevens
Bird of the Month: Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)
July 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Family Picnic & Social
Tour: “Bird Calls and Bird Watching”
Member Peggy Wright hosts club members and their families for a bird tour of her farm.
Hostess: Peggy Wright
22235 Ellis Davis Road
Prairie Home, MO 65233
Bird of the Month: Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurious)
August 17, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “Bird Friendly Plantings”
Member Cindy Florek shows the best plants for bird food and shelter.
Hostess: Cindy Florek
Bird of the Month: Bluejay (Cyanocitta cristata)
September 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “Endangered Birds of Missouri”
Member Sharon Walther provides information on our endangered birds and on their conservation.
Hostess: Barbara Stevens
Bird of the Month: Piping plover (Charadrius melodus)
October 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “The Best Food for Native Birds”
Member Carol Cox provides information on which birds are native to Missouri, and on how to provide the best food for our native birds.
Hostess: Carol Cox
Bird of the Month: Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)
November 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Program: “The Turkey: Almost America’s National Bird”
Member Barbara Stevens describes the turkey, its habitat and history in the United States.
Hostess: Peggy Wright
Bird of the Month: Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
December 14, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Program: “Christmas Social”
All members gather to celebrate the holidays and make birdhouse ornaments.
Hostess: All Club Members
Carry-in Luncheon
Cooper County Public Health Center
17040 Klinton Drive
Boonville, MO
Bird of the Month: Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Updated 9/13/2010
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Updated 3/3/2011