Boone County Commission News Release

Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative Hosts First-Ever Creek Week

COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 3, 2025) - The inaugural Creek Week, hosted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative, will take place June 9 to 14, offering a full week of educational, recreational, and volunteer events that highlight the importance of protecting our local water resources. Boone County's Stormwater Management Department is leading the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative in collaboration with partners to restore and protect water resources within the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed for future generations.

Creek Week is a new community-wide celebration aimed at raising awareness of the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed. Through hands-on activities, family-friendly outings, and opportunities to get involved, the week encourages residents to connect with the outdoors and play a part in conservation efforts close to home.

Schedule of Events:

Monday, June 9
Litter Clean-Up | 4 p.m. | Nifong Park (Gerhke Shelter)
Start the week by helping keep trash out of our creeks. Volunteers will meet at the shelter to receive supplies and instructions.

Tuesday, June 10
Fishing Night | 6-7:30 p.m. | Boone County Nature School
Learn the basics of fishing in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Bring your own gear or use what's provided. No fishing permit is required.

Wednesday, June 11
Explore Native Plants | 4-6 p.m. | Southern Boone County Public Library
Stroll through the library's native landscaping and learn how these plants support healthy soil and water. Free native plants will be available while supplies last.

Thursday, June 12
Ragtag Movie Night and Panel | 6 p.m. | Ragtag Cinema
Watch The Biggest Little Farm and stay for a panel discussion with local experts on regenerative agriculture and conservation. Scholarship tickets are available.

Friday, June 13
Sunset Watershed Hike | 6-8 p.m. | Three Creeks Conservation Area
Join a guided evening hike to explore how different landscapes connect within the watershed. Registration is required at www.mdc.mo.gov/events.

Saturday, June 14
Watershed Festival | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
A morning of hands-on fun for all ages: tour Connor's Cave, meet turtles, catch bugs, explore stream models, and learn how to keep our creeks clean.

For more information about the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative, visit www.cavewatershed.org.

For more information about Creek Week events, visit www.cavewatershed.org/events.asp.

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