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2022 National Lewis & Clark Conservation Award Honorees to be Recognized

The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) has announced the five honorees for the seventh annual National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards ceremony that will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the White River Conference Center in Springfield, Mo. at 5 p.m. The awards will recognize this year’s conservation and outdoor leaders for their appreciation […]

Support our Super Sniffers

‘Man’s best friend’ is also quickly becoming ‘wildlife’s best friend’ with the rapid growth of canines in conservation around the world. Pairing a dog’s super sniffer capabilities with a natural desire to work makes them a one-of-a-kind hero for conservation advancement. Read about how the Missouri Department of Conservation’s canine unit is advancing conservation and […]

Leaving a Gift as a Bequest

Planning for the Future of Conservation At Bruce and Jan Sassmann’s Prairie Star Restoration Farm, time seems to slow down as nature takes over. Birds, wildlife, and native plants flourish. Replicas of Henry David Thoreau’s cabin and Aldo Leopold’s Sand County shack offer guests a unique experience to connect with the outdoors. A special campsite […]

Save Water. Drink Beer.

Join us to raise money for Missouri’s Stream Teams! During Summer 2022, we are teaming up with breweries that are members of the Missouri Craft Brewer’s Guild to bring you special beer that includes the “Save Water. Drink Beer.” logo. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will go to support Stream […]

Simplify your Giving. Start a Donor Advised Fund!

What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Think of a DAF like a charitable savings account that you can set up through financial service firms (Edward Jones, Vanguard, Schwab, et. al.) or community foundations (Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Central Missouri, St. Louis Community Foundation, et. al.). It […]

Join MCHF in Supporting, “Guide to the Butterflies of Honduras.” A Project of the Pro Nature Honduras Foundation (Pro-HN)

About the Book When one thinks of butterflies so many things come mind; the incredible migration of the Monarchs, fritillary-filled meadows in the mountains, swallowtails on a Buddleja bush or Cabbage Whites in the backyard. For those who are a bit more familiar with more distant parts of the world other species come to mind, […]