Last Day Hike - Out on the Ozark Trail Photo Contest
2021-12-07 18:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Celebrate the last day of 2021 by getting out on the Ozark Trail…anywhere! Here is your chance to win a sweet prize by signing up and then posting a picture of where you are on the Ozark Trail. You have 430+ miles to choose from to enjoy and we want you to share the love of the OT with others,
Send pictures to the OTA Facebook page and from there the picture with the most likes will be chosen the Winner!

Dec 11 Winter in The Woods Middle Fork
2021-12-11 02:30 - 10:00 | Hwy DD/32 Trail head, Hwy DD/32, Belleview, MO, 63623, United States
Oh my the Forest is calling! Time to head out and enjoy another day working on the Ozark Trail with some maintenance and more. We will be meeting at the Hwy DD/32 trailhead at 8:30 am an from there head out to the section we will be working.
What you will need to bring: A backpack with your lunch and snacks along with at least 2 liters of water. Also anything else you would carry for a day hike. Please be sure to wear sturdy boots, long pants and layer up to be prepared for various weather including rain. The OTA will provide safety glasses (one time use), hard hats and any trail tools and power equipment. Volunteers maybe asked to help carpool Saturday as well.
Please note we are still following Covid protocol and ask that if you have been exposed to Covid, visited a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with Covid please do not come out.
Here are the link to th Meet up at Hwy D/32 Trail head: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//32%2FDD+Ozark+Trail+Trailhead,+Belleview,+MO+63623/@37.6969999,-91.0347859,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d9946ae5f8a473:0xebb9ce3473cf6189!2m2!1d-90.9647454!2d37.6968848
We will have a meal at the end of the day and will determine what and where by the time of the event.
As always if you need more information please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net or at 314 920 6376.
Let’s enjoy the Forest together….

Cancelled - December Monthly Business Meeting
2021-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
No meeting this month. Happy Holidays!

Dec 18 Full Moon Holiday Maintenance
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-18 | MO
Last event of 2021. We will again be out doing Trail work related to GAOA tread rehab.
We May even sing a holiday song or 2.!!!
It will be up north out of the OTA house.
We’ll have more details about where we will be working a couple weeks before the event.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for cold weather.
We’ll provide the gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.

We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid, been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
Bring Your own lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

"Capping off" with Santa's Elves at the Alpine Shop
2021-12-18 03:30 - 12:00 | Alpine Shop, 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Whooohooo! Santa has delivered some awesome Ozark Trail swag just in time for Christmas! Santa’s Elves, aka OTA Volunteers will be at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to 6 pm! We’re “capping off” the year with a limited edition OTA hat and beanie! Other items will include patches, posters and a sticker or two as well. So make that list, check it twice and come on by for the opportunity to get some great last minute stocking stuffers.
OTA Volunteers and Members are invited to come spend an hour or two sharing information about the Ozark Trail and the Ozark Trail Association. Please let us know when you would like to help in the comment section of the signups. See you there and be sure to dress Merry and Bright!
If you have any questions or need more information contact Kathie at kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com or 573-382-8270.

Fri 12/31/21 - Last Day Hike Event - Where Ever You Are
2021-12-30 - 2021-12-31 | Round Spring Campground, Eminence, MO, United States
Get Out and do a last hike of the year — If you are in the mood to go a little farther — Head to Round Springs and join the group for the last hike of the year.
No formal proceedings other than to show up and hike!!!

Sa Jan 1 2022 - First Day Hike Event - Where Ever You Are
2021-12-31 - 2022-01-01 | MO
Get Out and do a first hike of the year — If you are in the mood to go a little farther — Head to Round Springs and join the group to ring in the New Year with the first hike of the year.
No formal proceedings other than to show up and hike!!!

Mon Jan 4-13/22 - AmeriCorp 10 day OT Work - Potosi
2022-01-03 - 2022-01-11 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
If you have a day or 2 to spare — the OTA and Americorp will be working on the Ozark Trail out of Potosi. We’ll be fixing tread, clearing trail for several days up and down the northern 5 miles of the OT.
We’ll meet up at the OTA house most days and head out to the work area.
We will be observing a strict covid protocol so no overnight stays at the OTA House as it will be full with Americorps and OTA Trail crew members.
If you have any cold or flu like symptoms, have been exposed to anyone been in with similar symptoms, have been to a medical facility in the last 2 weeks where covid patients might have exposed the facility … please do not come.
On any day you come out, bring a lunch, at least 2 liters of water and weather appropriate clothes and shoes. The OTA provides all tools and safety equipment. We will car pool to the work sites.
Each day will be weather dependent so if the weather is bad — might be better to come out another day. We will try and provide notice the day before on any weather cancelation.
We will send out confirmation emails on Friday before to confirm the work week is a go.
Contact Terry Hawn – OTA C&M Chair
thawn@prodigy.net

Fri-Sun 01/14-16/2022-OT- OHT Trail Build – In Udall, Mo -
2022-01-13 - 2022-01-16 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Due to logistics issues — contact Terry Hawn for details. thawn@prodigy.net

Join us for the first OT-OHT Connection build of 2022.
We will be prepping new trail corridor on Friday and building on Saturday.
It will likely be cold so dress appropriately.
We will be observing strict covid protocols so please ..
Stay home if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
When congregating before and after the event , where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, face coverings will be encouraged. Masks will be provided to staff and attendees who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer will be made available and disposable food service items including utensils and dishes will be used. Contact information for all attendees will be collected to support contact tracing.
We will provide detail camping and housing details 2 week prior to the event and will be on weather watch up until the Wednesday before the event. We will send out any weather related cancelation notice then to anyone who has signed up on the OTA home page event. We will also post a Facebook notice that the event has been canceled.
On the Trail: With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers(plan for weather), bring a backpack to carry your lunch and water on the trail. You will be carrying tools on the trail so you need to have gloves and the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
Regards

Terry Hawn – OTA Const/ Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

OTA Board Meeting - ZOOM
2022-01-22 03:00 - 06:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
The first quarter OTA Board meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, via ZOOM, please sign up so that you may receive the link allowing individuals to attend. The OTA Board is comprised of volunteers with a vast wealth of interest and knowledge that are passionate about the Ozark Trail. If you would like to apply for the OTA Board, contact Kathie Brennan, President at kathie.brennan55@gmail.com.

Jan 25-29 - GAOA Trail Rehab on the Courtois
2022-01-25 02:00 - 2022-01-29 11:00 | MO
Come out for a day or all week as we perform tread rehab n the Courtois and Trace Creek sections of the OT.
We’ll be working with the OTS and USFS Trail Crews fixing tread in several locations on the trail.
We’ll be based out of the OTA House in Potosi, Mo. and car pool out to the work locations from there.
We will be observing covid procedure as follows:

If you have cold, flu or covid symptoms — please do not come out
If you have been exposed to anyone with the above symptoms in the last 14 days — please do not come out
If you have been in any medical facility in the last 14 days before the event — please do not come out.

We will car pool to the events or you can drive your own vehicle.
We will provide masks and gloves to anyone who wants / needs them.
The OTA provides all tools and safety equipment to perform trail work
You will need to wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes or boots. Please bring a lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
We will meetup at the OTA house at 8:30 am each day and be heading out of the woods by 3:30pm each day.

for more information
please feel free to contact
Terry Hawn
OTA Const and Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Sun 01/31/-2/10/22 OT Maint -- Winona - CANCELD DUE TO WEATHER
2022-01-28 - 2022-02-13 | MO
HEADS UP
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Covid has raised its ugly head and we have had to make some changes. This event has been shortened up and we will no longer have Americorps participating as they ave been pulled into emergency covid response work.
We are still heading down south to Winona to work on the southern OT sections. We’ll be rehabbing tread on the 11 point and clearing any winter storm damage.
Come out for a day or more.
The USFS facility in Winona will be our base of operations and has a kitchen with refridgeration and indoor restrooms. You can also camp in the surrounding yard.
Stay home if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
When congregating before and after the event , where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, face coverings will be encouraged. Masks will be provided to staff and attendees who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer will be made available and disposable food service items including utensils and dishes will be used. Contact information for all attendees will be collected to support contact tracing.
On the Trail: With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers(plan for weather), bring a backpack to carry your lunch and water ( at least 2 liters) on the trail. You will be carrying tools on the trail so you need to have gloves and the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
The OTA will provide a dinner or 2 and breakfast. Please be prepared to provide your meals as backup.
Terry Hawn
OTA Const/Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Fri -Sun 02/11-13/ 2022 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2022-02-03 - 2022-02-05 | MO
We have tentatively scheduled a new USFS sawyer certification class. Details on the event will be posted as soon as they are in place.
If you would like to be placed on the certification list .. please sign up for the event as there are a limited number of slots available. They will be filled on a first come first served basis.
You will be notified via email as soon as possible to let you know if you have a slot in the class ( will also be notified if the class filled before you registered).
Terry Hawn
OTA Const.Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Feb 10 - Thursday -- BiAnnual OTC Meeting - Virtual
2022-02-10 03:00 - 07:00 | MO
We will be holding the first OTC meeting of 2022. It will be virtual due to Covid.
All who signup will be provided the meeting details via email.

Please use the following email for more information

admin@ozarktrail.com

Feb 11-13 - OT-OHT Connection Build in Udall, Mo
2022-02-11 02:00 - 2022-02-13 11:00 | MO
We are heading south to build more trail out of Udall.
This being in February, we are at the mercy of the weather so we will monitor the forecast closely up until Wednesday eveing and have a “GO– NOGO” email out to everyone that night.. so be watchful for the message in your email box.
We’ll send out email the week before with detail logistics and location information.
We are still practicing covid procedures so…. If you have cold, flu or covid symptoms — please do not come. If ou have been exposed
to anyone who has had these symptoms in the last 2 weeks — please do not come. If you have been in a medical facility of any kind where covid exposure was possible … please do not come.
We will have our standard sanitizing kit, as well as, masks and external thermometer, etc. Most f our volunteers has had at least 2 doses of the covid vaccine and many have had a 3rd booster shot. We are doing everything we ca to insure everyone is as safe as we can make it. We have everyone drive their own vehicles to the work site and we maintain social distancing when working on the trail.

If you have questions or need more info

Please feel free to contact —
Terry Hawn
OTA Const & Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodgy.net

Saturday 02/12/22 - Trivia - Silent Auction and Online Fund Raising Event
2022-02-12 12:00 - 17:00 | MO
DUE TO THE ONOING COVID OMICRON SPREAD.. THE OTA IS CANCELING THE IN PERSON TRIVIA NIGHT IN AFFTON AND
WILL INSTEAD HAVE A VIRTUAL EVENT SIMILAR TO THE EVENT FROM LAST YEAR.
Stay Tuned for more details.

Wappapello/Victory Re-Routes - 2/15-19/22
2022-02-15 02:00 - 2022-02-18 22:00 | MO
Join the OTA and USFS GAOA Project work to re-route trail on the eastern loop of the OT on the Wappapello and Victory sections. We will be working out of the Hwy 172 trailhead each day.
There are some OTA Volunteers staying in the area so contact Kathie Brennan at 573-382-8270 if you are attending to receive more information.
On the Trail: With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers(plan for weather), bring a backpack to carry your lunch and water on the trail. You will be carrying tools on the trail so you need to have gloves and the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
When congregating before and after the event , where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, face coverings will be encouraged. Masks will be provided to staff and attendees who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer will be made available and disposable food service items including utensils and dishes will be used. Contact information for all attendees will be collected to support contact tracing.
Terry Hawn
OTA Const / Maint Coordinator

Tues-Sat - 2/22-25-Wappapello/Victory Re-Routes Canceled DUe toWeather
2022-02-22 02:00 - 2022-02-25 11:00 | MO
Weather has raised its ugly head again and this weeks event is cancelled due to storm.

We will be out working on reroutes on the Wappapello/Victory sections. This s a continuation of the work started earlier in the Month.
Come out for a day or 2 or the week and work with USFS and OTA Trail crews to rehab tread on the OT.
More details to follow prior to the event.
Terry Hawn
OTA Const / Maint Coordinator

Wed-Sat - 3/1-5 - Karkahgne Tread Work- USFS / OTA Trail Crew -- Big Nasty/Little Nasty
2022-03-01 02:00 - 2022-03-05 11:00 | MO
This will be a tough trail rehab project. We will have the USFS and OTA trail crews out working on tread rehab south of Bee Fork on the hillsides of Big Nasty and Little Nasty hills.
We’ll hike in from Bee Fork and be camping on the trail as we work on the trail south of Sutton Bluff campground.
This event is probably not going to be a good day-trip event as the hike in and hike out will be strenuous.
More details will be posted 2 weeks prior to the event.

Terry Hawn
OTA Const / Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Cross-cut Sawyer Certification Fri-3/4-Tentative
2022-03-04 02:00 - 11:00 | MO
We have tentatively scheduled a USFS Cross Cut Sawyer Certification for OTA Volunteers to be utilized in the Wilderness areas that the OT is found. The training will be in the Eleven Point district (Doniphan office) and specific place is to be determined.
***Not the chainsaw certification as previously entered.
We will most likely be based out of the USFS Winona Facility but details are still being worked out so Stayed Tuned.

Terry Hawn
thawn@prodigy.net

Luck of the Irish at Winona - 3/7 thru 3/20
2022-03-06 02:00 - 2022-03-20 03:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
This is your opportunity to come out for a day or two or more so make sure when you sign up you let us know what your plans are so we can plan accordingly. We have reserved the Winona USFS Facility so there is first come housing and camping is available in the yard. Heading down to Winona allows us to begin to enjoy the first signs of spring and more while getting work done on the southern sections of the OT which are always a treat to be out on.
We’ll be getting them ready for the 2022 season. Come down for a day or the 2 weeks.
We’ll be weed eating, loping, clearing trees and doing GAOA tread rehab.
The facility has a full kitchen, 2 indoor restrooms and limited sleeping quarters ( available on a first come first serve basis)
We are practicing our covid procedures which are as follows:

If you have any cold or flu or covid symptoms — please don’t come.
If you have been exposed to anyone else who has the above symptoms — please don’t come
If you have been in any medical facility in the last 2 week before the event — please do not come
We will sanitize the facility on March 6th. We will have sanitizing supplies for use while we are there.
We will sanitize the facility on our departure
We have masks, no touch thermometer and gloves available for anyone who wants or needs them

The OTA will provide a dinner or 2 and breakfast or 2. All other meals are your responsibility.
WINONA DOES HAVE A GENERAL WELL SUPPLIED GROCERY STORE IF YOU NEED TO PURCHASE FOOD ETC WHILE IN WINONA.
THERE IS ALSO A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM THE FACILITY.
We will send out more detail information the week before the event.
If you need more information, please contact Terry Hawn – OTA Construction and Maintenance Coordinator know at thawn@prodigy.net

Second Annual Members' Meeting (Webinar)
2022-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join us for our second annual Members’ Meeting!
Come hear your OTA Officers and Committee Chairs celebrate the accomplishments of 2021 and outline our 2022 goals!
We’ll send the Zoom link closer to the date of the webinar.

OT Info Table at the Columbia Alpine Shop
2022-03-19 05:00 - 13:00 | Alpine Shop Columbia MO, 1102 E Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
We are sharing our love of all things Ozark Trail in Columbia MO at the Alpine Shop on Saturday, March 19, This is the big weekend before MIZZOU break for spring break the next weekend! If you are interested, we’ll be sharing information from 10 am to 6 pm. Sign up for a couple of hours or all day. This is a great opportunity to share you love of the OT to others. If you have any questions, contact Kathie Brennan at kathie.brennan55@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!

Mar 27-Mar 30 - Karkahgne/Blair Creek GAOA Project Maintenance
2022-03-27 08:00 - 2022-03-30 12:00 | Sutton Bluff Campground, 7378 County Rd 849, Centerville, MO, 63633
7We’ll be working on the southern Karkahgne and northern Blair Creek Sections.
Come out 1 or multiple days.
We’ll email event details 1 week before to all who signup.
We will be observing our covid procedures which include:

If you have cold, flu or covid symptoms – please do not out
If you have been exposed to anyone who has exhibited the above symptoms — please do not come
If you have been in any medical facility in the 14 days prior to the event — please do not come
We have masks and gloves and all other equipment for all volunteers.

For more information feel free to contact
Terry Hawn
OTA Const and Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Gateway Outdoor Expo 4/1-2/22 StL
2022-03-31 12:00 - 2022-04-03 12:00 | America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza St, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
YEA!!! Its happening and it’s going to be BIG<HUGE<GINORMOUS and the OTA is a MAJOR Sponsor of the the GOE 2022! So sign up to join other OTA Members as we share all we love about the OT! With more than 200 exhibit booths and 10,000 attendees expected at this two-day event, the Gateway Outdoor Expo is the premier consumer show and cultural gathering for the St. Louis outdoor community. This is a tremendous opportunity at the Expo highlights activities such as running, biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing and paddling as well as adventure travel, health and wellness, and so much more! PLUS, it is also the official packet pickup for the 2022 GO! St. Louis Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend.
Come for the day or a couple of hours. Thursday night they will have a VIP party and we will have the booth open at a time to be determined as of yet. Friday opens at 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. When signing up be sure to let us know when you are available or come on by to help out anytime during the event….the more the merrier.
Don’t hesitate to contact Kathie at kathie.brennan55@gmail.com with any questions.

Capitol Day with CFM April 6 in Jeff City
2022-04-06 02:30 - 08:00 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
What: Conservation Day at the Capitol Where: Missouri State Capitol Date: April 6, 2022 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This event is designed to bring conservationists from all across Missouri together at the Capitol for a day of promoting and supporting our natural resources and outdoor heritage.
CFM has reserved the 3rd floor of the Rotunda and will have table spaces available for up to 25 affiliate organizations. The event is both educational and informative. We hope citizens and legislators alike will tour the affiliate booths to learn about the diverse outdoor passions of Missourians. Citizens will have a chance to meet with their legislators and thank them for protecting conservation in Missouri.
The Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor of KCMQ 96.7 will be broadcasting their popular morning show live from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. A limited number of tables and space is available and the OTA will have a table.
Be sure to sign up and let Kathie know when you are arriving to meet up for the day. kathie.brennan55@gmail.com

Apr 8-10 - OT-OHT Build in Udall
2022-04-08 03:00 - 2022-04-10 12:00 | MO
We’ll doing our Spring build this weekend.
We’ll send out more details to those who sign up 1 week in advance of the event.
We will be observing covid procedures which include:

If you have cold, flu or covid symptoms — please do not come
If you have been exposed to anyone with the above symptoms 14 days or less from the event — please do not come
If you have been in any medical facilities in the 14 days prior to the event – please do not come
We have masks and gloves for anyone who wants/needs them.

The OTA provides all tools and safety equipment needed by volunteers to do trail work.
feel free to contact
Terry Hawn
OTA Const and Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodgy.net

Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors Meeting -Saturday, April 16 22 @ 9:00 AM
2022-04-16 04:00 - 07:00 | Zoom
A Quarterly meeting of the Directors Meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board will be held via Zoom Conferencing on Saturday, April 16 @ 9:00 AM
The purpose of the meeting will be reviewing the year’s business, discussing corporate operations for the upcoming year, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting

If you would like to join this meeting, please send an email to jeff.goetter@ozarktrail.com and he will provide you the link. Please send the request before April 15.

April 22-24, 2022 - 47th OTA Spring Mega - Bass River Resort
2022-04-22 03:00 - 2022-04-24 12:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Join us as we celebrate our 47th OTA Mega event at Bass River Resort.
We’ll start building the new spur trail from just West of Harmon Spring to the new Trail Head out on CTY RD 2265.
We will again be limiting attendance to approximately to 85 due to continued Covid procedures so register early.
We’ll be posting more details here as we get closer to the date.

As all ways, camping will be free to those who signup. Be sure to provide as much detail on the signup form as you can as we
use that data for Bass to build their list for check-ins.
On the signup form you can also provide your car license plate as Bass uses that during check-in.

If need more information as we get closer to the event — please feel free to contact
Terry Hawn
Const andMaint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net
or
admin@ozarktrail.com

April 24th 2022 - National Parks Junior Ranger Day
2022-04-24 03:00 - 12:00 | MO
Head out to any National Park and celebrate the day with your Junior Rangers
