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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

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Habitat Happenings Newsletter

Published on a bimonthly basis, Habitat Happenings is the Missouri Department of Conservation's newsletter for the Runge Nature Center.


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!


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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 Sunday, May 11 - Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Celebrate Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Walk and Talk
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Knox McCrory and Friends
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, May 14
Puppet Show: Where are the Kids?
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Story Tree
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Beginning Map and Compass
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, May 20
Little Acorns Plus
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, May 20
Walk and Talk
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Nature's Needlers
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, May 21
Nature's Needlers
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, May 21
Babes in the Woods
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, May 21
Beginning Map and Compass
Friday, May 23, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Thursday, May 22
Babes in the Woods
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Friday, May 23
Naturalist On Call:April Showers Bring May Flowers
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Momentous Monday
Monday, May 26, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Naturalist Walk
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Babes in the Woods
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Monday, May 26
Walk and Talk
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns Plus
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, May 28
Voices of MO's Toads and Frogs
Friday, May 30, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Thursday, May 29
Camp F.I.R.E
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Sunday, June 1

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Tuesday, June 10 - Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Little Acorns
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, June 11
Pond Study
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Friday, June 13
Little Acorns Plus
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Friday, June 13
Nature's Needlers
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, June 18
Babes in the Woods
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Monday, June 16
Little Acorns Plus
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, June 17
Nature's Needlers
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, June 18
Babes in the Woods
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, June 18
Little Acorns
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, June 25
Homeschool: Pond Study
Friday, June 27, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Thursday, June 26
Babes in the Woods
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Runge Conservation Nature Center Friday, June 27
Effective Wingshooting for Hunters - The CONSEP Way
Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24, 2008
Runge CNC and Charles A. Green CA Wednesday, August 20