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Welcome to the Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center!

Conservation Campus Nature Center Is located within Cape Girardeau's North County Park and showcases the rich cultural history and diverse natural resources of Southeast Missouri.

Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center

Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-1840
(573) 290-5218


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Building Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday
NOON to 5:00 PM on Sunday
Closed on Mondays, New Years Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Area Hours: Open daily from sunrise to 10:00 PM in accordance with the Cape Girardeau County Park Rules and Regulations
Directions: Located within Cape Girardeau's North County Park, just east of Interstate 55 (Exit 99) and Kingshighway (State Highway 61).
Regulations: Pets, horses, hunting, collecting, littering, fires, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the nature center grounds or trails. Jogging, bicycling, skateboarding, in-line skating, scooters, and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails.

Events for Thursday, November 20 - Monday, January 19, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Temporary Display-Max Thompson
Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 30, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature-Backpacks
Friday, November 28 – Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Pencil Sketching Tips
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Temporary Display-Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Monday, December 1 – Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Adults Only-Nature's Decor
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, December 7
Snappers-Nature's Gifts
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, December 9
Mudpuppies-Animal Wrappers
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
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
Discovery Station-Strokes of Nature
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Cabin Fever Days-Life Along the River
Friday, December 26 – Saturday, December 27, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Signs of Winter Hike
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Temporary Display-Sue Corvick & Charlie Wilson
Friday, January 2 – Saturday, January 31, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature Families- Backyard Birding
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, January 4
Birding Basics Beyond the Backyard
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
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
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

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Monday, January 19 - Sunday, April 19, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
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