In commemoration of the Missouri bicentennial, Bennett Spring State Park will host a monthly program entitled Bennett Traditions. Each program will include a 20-minute presentation about a natural and/or historic topic that pertains to the area. The presentation will be followed by a 20-minute lesson from Karen Jaegers about quilting that relates back to the presentation topic. The event will conclude with a short question-and-answer session led by June Buckles of Buckles, Bobbins and Bolts quilt shop. 

Dates, presentation topics, quilt block designs and quilting techniques are as follows:

• March 25 - CCC Structures; log cabin block; importance of the quarter-inch seam.
• April 22 - History of Trout and Trout Parks; trout block; applique.
• May 27 - Butterflies; butterflies block; how to use embellishments.
• June 24 - Turtles; turtle block; fabric selection and care.
• July 22 - Bears; paw print block; how to set blocks together and preplanning.
• Aug. 26 - Snakes; snake block; batting choices and the process.
• Sept. 23 - Birds; flying geese block; choosing techniques (primitive vs. machine).
• Oct. 28 - Trees; maple leaf block; binding techniques.

Registration is required and limited to 10 people. Each program will be recorded and posted online at a future date. To register or for more information, contact the Bennett Spring nature center at 417-532-3925.

PROGRAM TIME: 11 A.M.