The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold the annual fall driving tour through the Poosey Conservation Area on Sunday, Oct. 16.
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This will be the 25th year that the Poosey Conservation Area has opened its roads and trails to the public to view examples of the Department’s habitat management practices and to see vibrant fall colors.
This year the highlight will be the International Year of Forests. Displays will highlight the importance of forests in our lives and the many benefits we receive from well managed forests. In addition there will be information about the history of the community of Poosey. As always resource management practices will be described at various points along the route. Included will be stops explaining prairie grass ecology, noxious weed eradication, forest management, crop field and wildlife habitat management. Fisheries management will also be highlighted. There will be resource professionals present to explain management techniques and answer questions.
The gates will open at 12 p.m. and the last cars will be allowed through at 4 p.m.
The tour route will begin at Pike’s Lake on the northeast side of the area and allow visitors to drive through the historical area known as "Poosey." Historic sites such as the "Panther’s Den" will also be included. The roads will be graded and mostly graveled for easy travel; however, four-wheel drive and high clearance vehicles are recommended. The tour route will take approximately one hour to complete without stops. Allow more time for stops and discussion.
Come out and enjoy the colors, sights and sounds of Missouri’s outdoors at Poosey Conservation area on Oct. 16.