Hamilton Native Outpost

Hamilton Native Outpost Hamilton Native Outpost produces native grasses and wildflowers for wildlife, forage, landscaping, and habitat restoration.

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Hamilton Native Outpost strives to provide a variety of adapted native plants and the knowledge to establish and maintain them for ecosystem restoration, wildlife habitat, grazing, and beauty in low-maintenance landscapes. Livestock adapted to the environment is a complementary enterprise. We endea

vor to share resource management concepts and provide a fulfilling livelihood for those who contribute to its success. We value quality in our products and lives, effectiveness in producing our products in a sustainable system that benefits the land and people, and the uniqueness of each person involved.

09/09/2026

Stripping Sorghum: Getting Ready for this Weekend!

Sorghum has been part of rural life and Missouri agriculture for generations. In this short, take a look at stripping sorghum and one of the hands-on traditions behind producing this old-fashioned sweet treat. It’s a simple process that connects us to the land, the crop, and the people who kept these traditions alive.

Come see the tradition in person at Sorghum Days! Join us at Hamilton Native Outpost for a weekend celebrating sorghum, bison, native plants, and the agricultural heritage of the Ozarks. Bring your family and friends, experience the process for yourself, and make some memories with us. Mark your calendar for September 11 & 12 at 10 AM—and come to Sorghum Days at Hamilton Native Outpost!

09/08/2026

Sorghum is more than a sweet syrup—it’s a piece of Missouri history.

For generations, families gathered together to harvest sorghum, press the cane, and cook the juice down into the rich, sweet syrup many of us know as sorghum molasses.

At Hamilton Native Outpost, we’re celebrating those traditions and sharing the story of how sorghum, agriculture, and rural life have been connected for generations.

Come experience the tradition for yourself!

Join us for our Sorghum, Bison & Native Plants Event on September 11 & 12 at 10 AM at Hamilton Native Outpost.

Hamilton Native Outpost
16786 Brown Road
Come spend some time with us, learn about these traditions, enjoy the event, and experience a little piece of Missouri’s agricultural heritage.

Mark your calendar and bring your family and friends—we’d love to see you there!

👉 September 11 & 12 at 10 AM
👉 Hamilton Native Outpost
👉 16786 Brown Road

Don’t just watch the tradition—come be part of it!

Come Experience the Land, Not Just an EventThere’s something special about getting out on the land and seeing the connec...
09/06/2026

Come Experience the Land, Not Just an Event

There’s something special about getting out on the land and seeing the connections for yourself.

At Grasslands and Sweet Traditions: Sorghum, Bison, and Native Plants, you’ll walk through native grasslands, encounter bison on the landscape, learn to identify native plants, and hear stories about the food and traditions that have connected people to this land for generations.

You’ll also get a firsthand look at a tradition that’s still alive today—making sorghum syrup.

And yes, there will be bison!

Our bison herd will be part of the experience, and you’ll have the opportunity to see our rare White Bison, whose birth was featured in the Houston Herald in 2023.

Add in old-time games, music, food from Blazing Star Bison, and an open stage on Saturday, and you have a pretty special weekend planned.

Friday, September 11th & Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Hamilton Native Outpost
16786 Brown Road
Elk Creek, MO 65464

Tickets: $50 per person for one day or $140 per family (2 adults and children).

RSVP to this post @ https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/events/sorghum-2026/ and receive $5 off an adult ticket or $10 off a family ticket at the gate. Please RSVP for the day you’ll be attending.

CASH ONLY.

Bring your lawn chairs, and you’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch either day.

No pets are allowed because bison do not react well to wolves and their kin. Service animals are welcome but must remain leashed and may not participate in the bison tour.

Come slow down, get outside, and experience the connections between land, plants, animals, food, and people.

**Ever Wondered How Sorghum Syrup Is Made?**If you’ve spent much time around the Ozarks, you may have heard of sorghum s...
09/05/2026

**Ever Wondered How Sorghum Syrup Is Made?**

If you’ve spent much time around the Ozarks, you may have heard of sorghum syrup—or sorghum molasses. But have you ever seen how it’s actually made?

At **Grasslands and Sweet Traditions: Sorghum, Bison, and Native Plants**, you’ll have the opportunity to see this old-time tradition up close.

Sorghum syrup is made by pressing the sweet juice from sorghum cane and slowly cooking it down into a thick, rich syrup. Before refined sugar was widely available, sorghum was an important sweetener for many rural families throughout the Midwest and South.

For the Hamilton family, making sorghum is more than just an old-fashioned food tradition. It’s a family tradition that has been passed down to the **5th generation.**

Come see how it’s made, hear the stories behind the tradition, and discover how food, people, plants, and the land are all connected.

And there’s plenty more to experience! Walk through our native grasslands, see our bison herd, look for native plants, visit our rare White Bison, enjoy food from Blazing Star Bison, and take part in old-time games and music.

**September 11–12, 2026 @ 10 AM**
Hamilton Native Outpost
16786 Brown Road
Elk Creek, MO 65464

$50 one-day ticket | $140 family ticket
**CASH ONLY**

RSVP on our website @ https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/events/sorghum-2026/ for **$5 off an adult ticket or $10 off a family ticket** at the gate. Be sure to RSVP for the day you’ll attend!

Bring your lawn chairs—and bring an appetite for a little history, a little nature, and a whole lot of sorghum!

Desmanthus illinoensis, commonly known as Illinois Bundleflower, is a native perennial legume. It grows 2-4 feet tall an...
09/04/2026

Desmanthus illinoensis, commonly known as Illinois Bundleflower, is a native perennial legume. It grows 2-4 feet tall and has small, white flowerheads.

Would you like some Illinois Bundleflower of your own? https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/illinois-bundleflower/

Wildlife notes
Small bees and flies occasionally visit the flowerheads seeking nectar and pollen. Ring-Necked Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, and Greater Prairie Chicken consume the seeds.

Forage notes
Cattle enjoy the relatively high protein content of its foliage.

Landscaping notes
Illinois Bundleflower prefers full to partial sun and moist to mesic conditions. Some drought is tolerated, but the leaflets on the lower stems of the plant may fall off. Growth is best in fertile loam. This plant fixes nitrogen in the soil. Easily grown from seed.

Restoration notes
Habitats include black soil prairies, moist meadows near rivers, openings in woodlands, limestone glades, areas along railroads, and areas along levees. It can be used in prairie restorations to improve worn-out soil but does not recover well from wildfires. Illinois Bundleflower prefers relatively open areas with a history of disturbance.

09/03/2026

A Rare Sight, a Sacred Story, a Herd Worth Seeing

There’s something special about seeing a white bison.

For many Indigenous peoples, particularly in Lakota tradition, a white buffalo carries deep spiritual significance. The story of White Buffalo Calf Woman speaks of a sacred white buffalo who brought important teachings to the people. Because of this, a white buffalo has long been regarded as a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and peace.

Our own white bison, a true albino, has certainly become something special to us—and she's all grown up!

But she's not the only reason to come see the herd. During our Sorghum, Bison & Native Plants Event, you can take our Bison Tour and get an up-close look at the bison while learning more about these remarkable animals and the role they can play in healthy grasslands. Not to mention, we’ll be making sorghum (molasses), and old-time sweetener.

Join us September 11 & 12 at Hamilton Native Outpost in Elk Creek, Missouri.

RSVP for a ticket discount @ https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/events/sorghum-2026/

Come for the History, experience the Tradition, stay for the White Bison.

Sorghum Syrup: A Sweet Taste of the OzarksIf you’ve spent much time around the Ozarks, you may have heard of sorghum syr...
09/02/2026

Sorghum Syrup: A Sweet Taste of the Ozarks

If you’ve spent much time around the Ozarks, you may have heard of sorghum syrup—or sorghum molasses. But what exactly is it?

Sorghum syrup is made by pressing the sweet juice from sorghum stalks and slowly cooking it down into a thick, rich syrup, similar to honey – but different. Before modern food systems made sugar readily available, sorghum was an important sweetener for many rural families across the Midwest and South.

Today, sorghum syrup is still made and enjoyed for its distinctive, earthy sweetness. Pour it over biscuits, pancakes, or cornbread, and you’re tasting a little piece of Ozarks agricultural history.

Come experience it for yourself at our Sorghum, Bison & Native Plants Event, September 11 & 12 at 10 AM in the Elk Creek, Missouri area. It’s a family-friendly event featuring food vendors, live music, sorghum, bison, and native plants.

Tickets are $50 per person or $140 per family, with a discount available for those who RSVP.

Click this link to RSVP - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/events/sorghum-2026/

Come celebrate the land, the plants, and the agricultural traditions that helped shape the Ozarks!

09/01/2026

Sorghum, Bison & Native Plants, Come Taste The History of the Ozarks

Sorghum has a long history as an important crop and sweetener throughout rural America—and there’s still plenty to learn, see, and taste today!

Come experience it for yourself at our Sorghum, Bison & Native Plants Event, September 11 & 12 at 10 AM in the Elk Creek, Missouri area. It’s a family-friendly event featuring food vendors, live music, sorghum, and even a beautiful white bison.

Tickets are $50 per person or $140 per family, with a discount available for those who RSVP.

Click this link to RSVP - https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/events/sorghum-2026/

Celebrate the land, the plants, and the agricultural traditions that helped shape the Ozarks!

Chasmanthium latifolium, commonly known as River Oats, Northern or Inland Sea Oats, Inland Wood Oats, and Uniolia latifo...
09/01/2026

Chasmanthium latifolium, commonly known as River Oats, Northern or Inland Sea Oats, Inland Wood Oats, and Uniolia latifolia is a perennial cool season grass, but it makes its seed in the fall. Its fibrous root system serves as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion. The rhizomes (underground stems) often form colonies. River Oats propagates by seed, and it is wind pollinated. This grass prefers moist sites in sun or shade; however, it will grow on drier sites that are shady and will also grow under walnut trees.

Would you like some River Oats on your land? https://hamiltonnativeoutpost.com/product/river-oats/

Wildlife notes
River Oats seeds are eaten by a variety of birds such as quail and turkey and also by some rodents. Deer also relish the seeds and eat them directly off of the plant. Deer and the caterpillars of several butterfly species eat the foliage.

Forage notes
This grass is highly palatable to livestock, and overgrazing can eliminate it from an area. It does well in moist soil areas in sun or shade, or in drier shady places as well. During winter, the brown foliage continues to be palatable (more so than many other species that are brown and dormant at the same time).

Landscaping notes
This grass is a beautiful ornamental species that grows well in shady locations. Its cool green summer color gives way to purplish bronze in fall. The flattened seedheads dance in the breezes of late summer and fall. It is a beautiful addition in a landscape and a great choice for fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Restoration notes
This species is naturally found in bottomland forests and creek and river bottoms that are shady or full sun. River Oats grows beneath a fairly heavy canopy of trees, but it will also grow in full sun when the soils are moist. River Oats is found on drier sites when there is more shade.

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16786 Brown Road
Elk Creek, MO
65464

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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