The Quail Ridge Lodge events and happenings
February 13, 2008
Wentzville
Quail Ridge Lodge is the place to be for upcoming fun, educational events. St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a public viewing of the lunar eclipse as well as some nature seminars.
Lunar Eclipse Viewing on Feb. 20
The free lunar eclipse viewing will be held on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
The moon will enter partial eclipse at 7:43 p.m. and reach total eclipse around 9 p.m. The total phase will continue until around 10 p.m., and the eclipse will conclude at approximately 11 p.m.
An eclipse is when the Earth’s orbit moves the planet in a line between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon. During the total eclipse, the appearance of the moon’s reflection will change to an orange, red or brown color.
Though the eclipse is visible to the naked eye, guests are invited to bring binoculars or borrow some from the Parks Department.
Advanced registration is encouraged. Groups of more than 10 members are asked to call 636-949-7535 to assist with staffing preparations. This is a family-friendly event.
Lectures Offered
Outdoor recreation programmer, Marty Koch, will host three, two-hour seminars. Each one will begin at 7 p.m. at Quail Ridge Lodge. Advanced registration is required. To register, call the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535.
Nature and Landscape Photography Seminar on Feb. 27:
Learn about different types of cameras and lenses as well as techniques for photographing nature such as landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife. Participants should bring their own cameras. The cost is $10 per person.
Boundary Waters Seminar on Mar. 26:
The pristine wilderness along the Minnesota-Canada border, an area only accessible by canoe, will be the topic of this lecture. This seminar will give tips on fishing, camping and route planning. The cost is $6 per person.
Virtual Tour of Yellowstone National Park on Apr. 30:
This seminar will provide participants with information on hiking, camping, fishing and photography opportunities within Yellowstone. The one million-acre wilderness was America’s first national park and offers features such as Old Faithful, The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone Lake. The cost is $6 per person.
The host of these seminars, Marty Koch, is a former St. Louis County Park Ranger and has hosted many outdoor programs. He is an experienced guide and outfitter and an accomplished nature photographer who has traveled throughout the United States and Canada.
Quail Ridge Lodge is located within Quail Ridge Park, near the intersection of Interstate 70 and Highway 40/61 in Wentzville.
To reach the park from St. Charles, go west on I-70 to Highway 40 South. Turn South on Highway 40 to the first stoplight (Callahan Road) and turn right. Make an immediate right from Callahan Road onto Quail Ridge Parkway and follow into the park.
To reach the lodge, go straight on Pawpaw Drive. Turn right onto Columbine Lane. The lodge is at 24 Columbine Lane.
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