ST LOUIS MISSOURI NEWS (stlouismo.com) - Onondaga Cave State Park near Leasburg is giving Boys Scouts and other civic youth groups the opportunity to add a unique patch to their collection May 31 to June 1, 2008 by completing the Scout Patch Program. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, this two-day educational program will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This program is geared for all ages.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about cave formations in Missouri, conservation of caves and the mission of the Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks. To earn a unique patch designed specifically for this program, Scouts must hike at least two of the park's trails, complete a three-hour service project (scheduled in advance), complete a "Get to Know Your Park" checklist, tour either Onondaga or Cathedral cave (fee applies) and complete the "Cave Quiz," and attend at least one evening nature program. The weekend of activities will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning with an orientation meeting at the park's amphitheater.
Groups must register at least one week in advance by calling 573-245-6576, ext. 227. Space is limited. Group and individual camping will be available at the park throughout the weekend; contact the park for more information.
To get to Onondaga Cave State Park, take the Leasburg exit (#214) off of Interstate 44 and go seven miles south on Highway H. For more information about the program, contact the park at 573-245-6576 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about Missouri state parks, visit the Web at www.mostateparks.com.
For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of upcoming meetings and events in the state park system, visit the online calendar at www.mostateparks.com/events/events.htm.
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