Date and Location
The 21st annual meeting of the Missouri Herpetological Association will be held September 27 - 28, 2008 at Reis Biological Station near Steelville, Crawford County, Missouri.
Agenda
Paper sessions will begin at 1pm on Saturday afternoon. Members planning to present a paper should fill out and return the attached registration form to Jeff Briggler no later than Monday 15 September 2008.
An evening potluck dinner will be followed wih a presentation by Bob Powell on herps he has encountered during his travels in the US and abroad. Fellowship, musical entertainment (bring instruments), and telling tall tales will follow Bob's presentation.
A Sunday morning field trip (9am to noon) is planned in the vicinity. Details will be finalized that weekend based on local weather conditions and site availability.
Accommodations
Accommodations include a dormitory, sleeping cabins (3 or 4 persons per cabin), and tent camping sites. Bring pillow, sleeping bag, or bedding.
Driving Directions
At Cuba, Missouri (on I-44) take MO 19 south to Steelville. Proceed through Steelville on the main road (combined MO 8/MO 19). At the eastern edge of Steelville take MO 8 toward Potosi for 11 miles. (MO 19 turns south at this point).
After leaving Steelville you will cross Huzzah Creek (approximately 8.0 miles east of Steelville). Continue on Highway 8 up the long hill for 3.0 miles. At the top of the hill is a blue highway sign that reads "Roadside Park 1/2 mile". The gravel road to the station is the first road to the right after the sign (about two blocks distance). Take the gravel road for approximately 1.5 miles to the station. You will know that you missed the entrance if you reach the roadside park on the left. If you do, turn around and go back to the first road.
More Information
The following documents contain more information.
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