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Welcome to Twin Pine Conservation Education Center!

Twin Pines offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, nature photography and other nature-related activities. A trail through the area provides access to pine-oak woodland and several other forest types.

Because of its location in the midst of Missouri’s most productive forests, Twin Pines CEC places a special emphasis on the history of the Ozarks’ timber industry. Displays at Twin Pines include vintage logging equipment, a log cabin and an early 20th century schoolhouse.

Youth fishing clinics for largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish and channel catfish is allowed in 2-acre Mule Camp Pond by special permit only. Hunting is not permitted at Twin Pines CEC.

Area Hours:

Wednesday - Saturday : Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Open noon to 5 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday: Closed

Directions: The area is located on Highway 60, 1.3 miles east of the junction with Highway 19 North in Winona.

 

Twin Pines Office

Rt 1 Box 1998
Winona, MO 65588
Phone: (573) 325-1381
Fax: (573) 325-1375

 Special Topics:

Grand Opening!

Join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 9:00 a.m to 3 p.m. Enjoy food and fun as we celebrate our official opening.


Events for Wednesday, July 9 - Sunday, September 7, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Nature Nuts: Nature Forensics
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Saturday, July 12
Discover Nature - Families / Overnight Camping
Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, July 20, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education center Thursday, July 17
Nature Nuts: Hands-On Herps
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Friday, August 8
Discover Nature: Families - Investigating Insects
Friday, August 22, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Thursday, August 21
Nature Nuts: Hatchet - Survival in the Wild
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Saturday, September 6

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Sunday, September 7 - Sunday, December 7, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Edible Mushrooms
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Saturday, September 13
Discover Nature Families: Caves
Friday, September 19, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Friday, September 19
Spelunking
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Thursday, September 18
Longbow Workshop
Thursday, October 2 – Saturday, October 4, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, October 1
The Animals of Harry Potter
Friday, October 10, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, October 8
The Animals of Harry Potter
Friday, October 10, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, October 8
Discover Nature- Families: Owl Prowl
Friday, October 10, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, October 8
Nature Nuts: Owl Barf-ology
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, October 8
Leaf Man!
Wednesday, October 15 – Friday, October 24, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education center Friday, October 10
Discover Nature - Families / Overnight Camping
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, October 15
Discover Nature-Families: Hikin' the Hills
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Tuesday, October 28
Nature Nuts: Tracker
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Monday, November 3
Nature's Gifts
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Monday, November 10
Discover Nature-Families: Tracks and T-Shirts
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Tuesday, December 2