Brice, bluegrass and bison – Missouri State Parks' Lakes Region has it all…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 19, 2024 - From bison to bluegrass to the history of Brice, there's something for everyone at Missouri State Parks!

• Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.: History of Brice, Missouri at Bennett Spring State Park Explore Bennett Spring State Park's rich history during a 30-minute presentation with photos and information about the former town of Brice, and hear about the influential people who lived there. Bennett Spring State Park is located at 26250 Highway 64A in Lebanon.
  
• Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Garden Workday at Roaring River State Park Join the team at Roaring River State Park to help restore and maintain the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center's native plants garden! Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and bring garden gloves, snacks, water, sun protection and lunch. All tools will be provided. Volunteers are not required to spend the entire workday. Registration is not required, but returning volunteers are asked to sign up in the Missouri State Parks volunteer system. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form. This form can be completed and signed at the nature center. Roaring River State Park is located at 12716 Farm Road 2239 in Cassville, Missouri.
  
• Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.: Guided Bison Saunter at Prairie State Park Prairie State Park, located at 128 NW 150th in Mindenmines, will host a guided bison saunter. Fall is fast approaching and the temperatures will be cooling, and bison will be growing their winter fur before long to prepare for the colder weather. Wildflowers are blooming and getting ready to set seed, so visitors will see a lot of activity on the prairie this time of year. Visitors should be prepared for at least a 2-mile saunter over uneven terrain. Since the location of the bison is unknown until the morning of the saunter, guests should bring water, snacks, a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and sturdy footwear. The weather can be unpredictable so please prepare for it. Binoculars can be useful in watching the bison and other wildlife. Registration is required and is limited to 25 participants. Please call 417-843-6711 to register. Participants will meet at the Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center.
  
• Saturday, Sept. 7 from 6 - 8 p.m.: Bluegrass Night in the Park: Red Letter Edition at Stockton State Park Looking for some entertainment during your stay at the park? Do you enjoy bluegrass music? Then we have a treat for you! Stockton State Park is hosting a bluegrass concert featuring Red Letter Edition on Saturday, Sept. 7. The concert will be held near the showerhouse in the East Campground. Parking will be available near the state park duplexes for anyone not coming from their campsite. The concert is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Stockton State Park is located at 19100 S. Highway 215 in Dadeville.

For detailed information on any of these activities, please visit mostateparks.com/events. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.