Runge Conservation Nature Center

At the Runge Conservation Nature Center, come and enjoy the wonders of Missouri's habitats and the fish, forest and wildlife resources found in the Show-Me State. Get acquainted with beauty as we travel from the rugged prairies of the north to the swamplands of the Bootheel.

Special Topics

Something for everyone

Create a habitat

Chances are your own backyard contains some of these Missouri habitats. Learn how you can create backyard wildlife habit by visiting our nature center and seeing our demonstration landscaping along the Naturescape Trail. You'll also see some of the wildlife you can attract to your backyard.

Experience Missouri Habitats

Hike a trail

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

Area Information

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 Tuesday, February 9 - Thursday, March 11, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
GPP: Little Acorns - Animal Wrappers
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Runge Nature Center Thursday, February 11
GPP: Missouri Birds
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Runge Nature Center
GPP: Little Acorns - Animal Wrappers
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Runge Nature Center Saturday, February 13
GPP: I Love Slimy Salamanders
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Runge Nature Center
GPP: Cabin Fever Day
Monday, February 15, 2010
Runge Nature Center
GPP: Little Acorns - Animal Wrappers
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Runge Nature Center Tuesday, February 16
GPP: Conservation Kids' Club - Tracking Down Tracks and Scat
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Runge Nature Center Friday, February 12
GPP: Nature's Needlers - Lady Bug
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Runge Nature Center Thursday, February 18
GPP: Nature's Needlers - Lady Bug
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Runge Nature Center Thursday, February 18
GPP: Runge Hiking Club - Little Dixie CA
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Runge Nature Center Saturday, February 20
GPP: Story Tree
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Runge Nature Center