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Welcome to the Runge Conservation Nature Center!

The Missouri Department of Conservation invites you to explore our new Nature Center web pages. If you have any questions about where things are, just go to the navigation area at the bottom of the page. These pages will be updated periodically so check back soon. And let us know how we are doing-- we would love to hear from you!

Runge
Conservation Nature Center

Missouri Department of Conservation
P.O. Box 180, Mo. Hwy. 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
(573) 526-5544

Special Topics:

CAMP F.I.R.E.

Camp F.I.R.E. is a week-long day camp in June 2-6, 2008 that focuses on helping youth ages 9-12 learn skills such as archery, fishing, and more. Click here to download the application!

Hike a trail -- Check out our hiking trails (one trail is accessible to people with disabilities) (Click here)

Building Hours:	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday NOON to 5:00 PM on Sunday Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Area Hours:	6AM to 9PM April 1 through October 31; 6AM to 6PM November 1 through March 31. (see above text for building hours). Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Directions:	From the intersection of Highway 63 and 50 in Jefferson City, take 50 west to the intersection of highway 179. The Runge Conservation Nature Center is located approximately half a mile north on 179.
Regulations:	Pets, horses, hunting, fishing, collecting, littering, fires and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Bicycling, jogging, in-line skating and motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails.

Events for Friday, July 4 - Sunday, August 3, 2008
Event and Date	Location	Reserve by:
"Early Bird" Morning Walk Tuesday, July 8, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center
Babes in the Woods Tuesday, July 8, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Monday, July 7
Little Acorns Plus Thursday, July 10, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, July 9
Little Acorns Saturday, July 12, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Friday, July 11
Story Tree Sunday, July 13, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center
Nature's Needlers Thursday, July 17, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, July 16
Little Acorns Thursday, July 17, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, July 16
Little Acorns Plus Friday, July 18, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Thursday, July 17
Wildflower Stories Sunday, July 20, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center
Shotgun Shooting Basics Tuesday, July 22, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Monday, July 21
Firefly Fun Thursday, July 24, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center
Babes in the Woods Thursday, July 24, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, July 23
Toddler Time: Snails Saturday, July 26, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center
Insect Safari Saturday, August 2, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Sunday, August 3 - Monday, November 3, 2008
Event and Date	Location	Reserve by:
Little Acorns Tuesday, August 5, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Monday, August 4
Little Acorns Plus Thursday, August 7, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, August 6
Beginning Archery Friday, August 8, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Thursday, August 7
Little Acorns Sunday, August 10, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Saturday, August 9
Babes in the Woods Tuesday, August 12, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Monday, August 11
Little Acorns Thursday, August 14, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, August 13
Little Acorns Plus Friday, August 15, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Thursday, August 14
Babes in the Woods Wednesday, August 20, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Tuesday, August 19
Nature's Needlers Thursday, August 21, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Wednesday, August 20
Effective Wingshooting for Hunters - The CONSEP Way Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24, 2008	Runge CNC and Charles A. Green CA	Wednesday, August 20
Family Fishing Saturday, August 23, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Friday, August 22
"Record Breaking" Day Sunday, August 31, 2008	Runge Conservation Nature Center	Saturday, August 30

Visit the MOFWIS database

Friday, July 04, 2008
Apply for managed deer hunts by Aug. 15

Friday, July 04, 2008
Amphibian conservationists put naming rights for five new frog species on the auction block

Friday, July 04, 2008
Conservation Department examines permit structure

Friday, June 27, 2008
Tiny wasp causing brown foliage on some Missouri oaks

Friday, June 27, 2008
Avoid ticks and tick-borne illnesses

Friday, June 27, 2008
Commission to meet August 4 and 5 in Jefferson City

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