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Missouri's conservation nature centers offer modern exhibits on nature and the environment. Nature centers can be found in St. Louis, Blue Springs, Springfield, Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau. These centers have hosted millions of visitors.

Visitors to these conservation nature centers connect with nature in a variety of ways, including:

  • taking a walk on an interpretative trail or a nature trail
  • learning about wildlife through live exhibits
  • attending workshops or classes on a multitude of conservation related topics

One of the newest centers, the Discovery Center in Kansas City, enables inner city residents to learn about conservation and stay in touch with nature.

Regardless of your age or interest, your nearby conservation nature center is a great place to reconnect with nature.

 Special Topics:

Events for Thursday, November 20 - Thursday, November 27, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Temporary Display-Max Thompson
Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 30, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Nature's Needlers, PM Class
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Thursday, November 20
Homeschool: Hellbenders and Other Salamanders
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, November 19
Little Acorns: Wonderful Whitetails
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Wonderful Whitetails
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Winter Wildlife Survivors Puppet Show
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Nature's Needlers, AM Class
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Thursday, November 20
Winter Wildlife Survivors Puppet Show
Friday, November 21, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Runge Hiking Club, Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center/ Ha Ha Tonka SP Saturday, November 22
Little Acorns: Turkey Talk
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Digital Photography For Beginners
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns - Turkey Talk
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Sunday, November 23
Little Acorns - Turkey Talk
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, November 25
Conservation Kids' Club: A Whale Of A Tale
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Springfield Cosnervation Nature Center
Who-o-o's Out There?
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Thursday, November 20
Thanksgiving for the Birds
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, November 25

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Thursday, November 27 - Friday, February 27, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Winter Rambling: Discovering the World Around You
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Monday, December 1
Homeschool: Winter Waistline Woes
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, December 2
Adults Only-Nature's Decor
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, December 7
Nature's Niche: Knock, Knock, Who's There?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, December 9
Snappers-Nature's Gifts
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, December 9
Discover Nature Families-Delta Cooking
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, December 14
Mudpuppies-Animal Wrappers
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, December 16
Hop, Squeak and Crunch into Winter!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, December 17
Discover Nature Families- Backyard Birding
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, January 4
Furry, Feathered, Scaly or Smooth?
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, January 7
Furry, Feathered, Scaly or Smooth?
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, January 7
Adults Only-Ozark Paddles
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, January 10
Mudpuppies-Turtle Time
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, January 10
Nature's Niche: Breakfast with the Birds
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, January 13
Let's Feed the Birds
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Monday, January 12
Mudpuppies-Turtle Time
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, January 13
Snappers-Missouri Trappers
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, January 13
Great River Road Adventure
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, January 17
Alien Plant Invasion! Or is It a Plant at All?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, January 20
Discover Nature Families-Decoy Making
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, January 24
The Basics of GPS
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, January 25
Nature Art-Note Cards
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, January 27
Winter Waistline Woes
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, January 28
Trees in Winter
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Friday, January 30