Ozark Trail Association

POSTPONED - MEGA Prep at Bass River Resort
2020-04-17 03:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Come early as we prep for Saturday’s Spring MEGA event. We will need to do some leaf blowing, signage and tool cache-ing to be ready for a day in the woods.
An informational email will be sent closer to the event. Questions? Contact Kathie at kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

POSTPONED - Soothe the Karkaghne Beast @ Sutton Bluff
2020-04-04 03:30 - 12:00 | Sutton Bluff Campground, 7378 County Rd 849, Centerville, MO, 63633
Let’s soothe the beast down at Sutton Bluff as we gather to do maintenance along the bluffs and beyond. We’ll be gathering at the campground on Friday evening.
Where: Sutton Bluff campground. Here is the link for directions: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232419
What we will be doing: Maintenance consisting of sawing, lopping, leaf blowing and tread restoration. An optional Sunday work day is also available depending on weather and participants.
What to bring: You need to wear sturdy boots, dress in layers for weather, bring a backpack to carry water, snacks, lunch and anything else you might need on the trail. If you are camping you will need to bring camping equipment, food for meals not covered(dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday) a dinner will be provided on Saturday at the end of the day. If we work on Sunday, it will be about 1/2 a day or so.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net

POSTPONED - Be One of the First! Trail Build at Norfork Lake
2020-03-28 03:30 - 11:00 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Come join the OTA and David’s Trail in opening a new chapter; constructing new trail along Norfork Lake near the Arkansas / Missouri border. This yet to be named future section will form the “keystone” linking the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas and the Ozark Trail in Missouri via David’s Trail.
We will be camping at the Corps of Engineers Udall campground and the construction site will be a short walk from the campground with the lake in view from any vantage point. Camping will be available Friday and Saturday nights. There will be toilet facilities but no running water (please bring a personal supply) as we are still officially in the campground’s “off season”. Please let us know in the comments when registering if you have dietary preferences.
The OTA will provide a meal Saturday afternoon immediately following the construction. Plan to hang around a bit and share some trail stories. There will be a voluntary “Pot-luck” breakfast Sunday morning.
For the build on Saturday, please bring a sack lunch, water and something to carry personal items to the trail. You will carry a trail tool in each hand so a small pack is recommended. The OTA will provide all tools that are needed. Please wear sturdy shoes to protect your feet – boots are preferred, tennis/running shoes are not sturdy enough. Dress in layers to be comfortable as you warm up on the trail and bundle up when the work is done. If you have work gloves, bring those as well. We will have some to share if you don’t have any.
Trail building can be like a good day of gardening. It can be strenuous but there are tasks that can be done by folks of all ages and abilities. Everyone works at their own pace under the guidance of trained Crew Leaders and the mantra we live by is “Be Safe, Have Fun, Build Trail!” Please feel free to send me a note with any questions! matt.atnip@ozarktrail.com

POSTPONED - Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit – Volunteers Needed
2020-03-27 06:30 - 13:30 | America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St Louis, MO, 63101
We will be setting up a display for the OTA, this time in Hall 4 at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. This is day one of a two day event. We have limited free passes so volunteers will need to take a longer shift. More details will be sent as they become available.
Terrain Magazine is excited to announce that the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit will take place on March 27-28, 2020, at America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis. The event will showcase new gear and products, interactive demos, and free sessions and seminars on a variety of active living topics — all in a festive, family-friendly environment.
With more floor space than ever before (up to 80,000 square feet!) and 100+ exhibitors expected at this weekend-long event, the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit is the premier consumer show and cultural gathering for the regional outdoors community. The event will focus on activities such as running, biking, hiking, camping, climbing, and paddling, as well as adventure travel, health and wellness, craft beer, and more.

POSTPONED - “Luck of the Irish” at Winona
2020-03-21 03:30 - 2020-03-22 12:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Mark your calendars for the one of the best times down south as we “Whoop It Up In Winona” based out of the Winona Forest Service facilities. We’ll do two days of maintenance (Sat., 3/21 and Sun., 3/22) on different sections of the OT from the Current River section all the way over to the Eleven Point section. Plan to come for one day or two as we tackle the trail involving some “TLC” sections and also help our adopters with needs they see that needs to be done.
There is limited housing available with a bathroom and kitchen. You can also camp under the pines in the yard. Even if you come for one day or both, you’ll have the BEST time…just ask those who make it a point to come back every year!!!
Dinner will be provided Saturday night, you will need to cover your breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Sunday morning we’ll have a communal breakfast.
Directions: Winona is just off of Hwy 60.

Saving Daylight….Midco Hollow construction
2020-03-07 02:30 - 11:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
We’ll be celebrating the springing forward of gaining an extra hour of daylight! Join us as we will be heading back down south to Midco Hollow for a day or two of construction while based out of the USFS Winona facility so we have a place to gather at the night. If you have ever attended ‘Whoopin’ it Up in Winona’, you know it’s as good as it gets to get together at this place.
Details:
Where: USFS Winona facility beginning on Friday, March 6 through March 8. The facility is located on Hwy. 19 just north of Hwy. 60. The facility includes 2 houses with availability of sleeping 6 and 6 in each house. The houses have kitchens, bathrooms and beds. You will need to bring your own bedding and PLEASE note in your sign up for a bed….first come basis. There is camping available in the yard with lots of flat areas.
What: You need to wear sturdy boots, layer clothing due to weather, back pack to carry water, snacks, lunch and what else you might want on the trail for the day. You will be responsible for dinner on Friday(there is the Apple Barrel cafe), breakfast and lunch. The OTA will provide a meal at the end of the day on Saturday. Sunday will be decided later after those who sign up let us know if they want to build on Sunday.
An informational email will be sent closer to the event. If you have questions, contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net.

CANCELED - It’s a Time for you Ladies!
2020-02-29 02:30 - 2020-03-01 11:00 | Current River State Park, Hwy 19, Salem, MO
NOTE: Due to the loss of our housing for this event, we’ve had to cancel. Be sure to check the events page for other opportunities coming up.
Ladies! It’s your day and Kathie will be heading up an all-women’s trail event doing trail work. We will be basing out of Current River State Park and if you haven’t stayed there before, you are in for a treat! This event is primarily to get seasoned and new OTA volunteers some experience with trail construction and trail maintenance by lopping, sawing, leaf blowing and general corridor clearing, mixed with some good hiking.
Contact Kathie Brennan for questions kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

Alpine Shop Outdoor Expo
2020-02-28 11:30 - 2020-03-01 11:30 | Alpine Shop, 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Join us for a weekend of information and presentations from cooking to backpacking to anything outdoors including the Ozark Trail. Presentations begin Friday night and will continue through Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night will be a film festival so be sure to stick around for it! The OTA will have an informational booth and we need volunteers to be a part of the weekend.
Time are: Friday – 4:30 pm to 9 pm; Saturday – 9:45 am to 6 pm; Sunday – 12 pm to 5 pm. Be sure to sign up on the website and let us know the days and times you are available to spread the word about the Ozark Trail.

Ozark Trail Council Meeting at Echo Bluff SP
2020-02-22 05:00 - 07:30 | Echo Bluff State Park, 34489 Echo Bluff Drive, Eminence, MO, 65466
This is the Bi-annual meeting of the land managers, partners, pubic and private land owners where the Ozark Trail traverses. The meeting will begin at 11:00 am the the Betty Lea Lodge.

Taum Sauk Trail Maintenance
2020-02-15 02:30 - 11:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
We’re heading to Hwy 21 trail head and heading up the OT towards Taum Sauk Mountain doing some tread restoration and maintenance. This section of trail is in need of tread restoration so we’ll be working on that along with other maintenance issues.
Where: We will meet at 8:30 am at Hwy 21 trail head (Claybough) west of Ironton, MO. Here is a link to where we are meeting. https://www.summitpost.org/ozark-trail-from-highway-21/166362
What: We will be doing tread restoration involving trail tools.
Need to know: Be sure to wear sturdy boots, layering clothes as the weather can be weird. Also bring a backpack to carry your water, snacks, your lunch and any thing else you would need on the trail. We will be enjoying a meal at the end of the day in Ironton/Pilot Knob.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net.

Clean Sweep-OTA Office Clean-up
2020-02-09 18:00
Join us for a day or two of spiffing up the OTA house inside and out. What fun we’ll have getting some general maintenance in the house done including painting, deep cleaning, yard work, sharpening trail tools to minor maintenance on our power equipment. Meals will be provided so be sure to let us know of any dietary needs.
This will be the time of the year that we together can accomplish a TON of things with many hands. Take advantage of the season to give back in a little bit different way by joining us at the OTA Office in Potosi to start the New Year in great shape!

OTA Trivia Night Fun-raiser
2020-02-08 12:00 - 17:30 | Affton Elks, 6330 Heege Road, MO, 63123
It’s time to gather the troops and sign up for the 8th Annual Ozark Trail Association Trivia Night! This is always a great time and a great way to support the work of the Ozark Trail Association’s volunteers!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road, Affton, MO 63123
FEATURING:
•Ten rounds of ten questions of general trivia as well as questions about the Ozark Trail
•Beer and soda set-ups provided
•Please, no outside alcohol! We want to be in compliance with the policies
Please feel free to bring your own food spread for your table
•50/50 drawings, an AWESOME raffle and a killer Silent Auction and much more! We will have a square on site for payments.
•8 persons/table @ $20/person
•Set up begins at 4 pm with doors opening at 6 pm and Trivia questions begin at 7 pm.
To reserve a table, e-mail kathie.brennan55@gmail.com

Ozark Trail Association Lobby Day
2019-12-14 18:00
Sharing about the OTA with Missouri legislators…
Purposes:

To raise awareness of the Ozark Trail in the Missouri General Assembly
To help OTA members build positive relationships with legislators
To develop support for the OT among legislators

A brief training will be provided in the morning at the Capitol. The Lobby Day will entail Ozark Trail Association members traveling to Jefferson City and meeting in small groups with members of the Missouri House and Senate who represent districts that the OT runs through (or is planned to run through). Legislator responses will be shared with the Communications Committee so appropriate follow-up can be made.
Participants will meet in the first floor of the Capitol Rotunda at 9:30 am on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
