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Welcome to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center!

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Springfield
Conservation Nature Center

Missouri Department of Conservation
4600 S. Chrisman
Springfield, MO 65804
Telephone--(417) 888-4237


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Hike a trail -- we have six of them, short and long. Just stretch your legs, or really get some exercise by hiking a longer trail. Surprise a white-tailed deer bedded in a cedar thicket. Smell the fresh scent of the Ozark woods after a rain. (Click here)


Building Hours: Open year-round, seven days a week - 8am to 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Area Hours: Open daily 8am - 9pm from March 1 to October 31 and daily 8am - 6pm the rest of the year.
Directions: The nature center is located in southeast Springfield just west of US-65 off the James River Freeway (US-60).
Regulations: Pets, horses, hunting, fishing, collecting, littering, fires and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the area. Bicycling, skating, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails.

Events for Tuesday, May 13 - Saturday, July 12, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Mothers
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Mothers
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Little Acorns: Slithery Snakes
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Little Acorns: Slithery Snakes
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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For Homeschoolers: Calls Of The Wild
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Missouri Outdoor Families: Canoeing Basics
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Conservation TEEN Club: Wildflower And Photo Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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Summer Hummers
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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Little Acorns: Amazing Armadillos
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Little Acorns: Amazing Armadillos
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Conservation Kids' Club: Leapin' Lizards
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Little Acorns: Hail The Snail And Hug A Slug
Friday, May 30, 2008
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Little Acorns: Hail The Snail And Hug A Slug
Friday, May 30, 2008
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For Adults Only: Spring Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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Little Acorns: Amazing Armadillos
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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Fallen Branch Flute Makers
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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For Adults Only: Fly-Fishing For Bluegill
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Hiked It . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, June 7, 2008
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GPS For Beginners
Saturday, June 7, 2008
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Trail Trivia
Saturday, June 7, 2008
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Geocaching
Saturday, June 7, 2008
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Primitive Skills Series: Fire And Flintstone
Sunday, June 8, 2008
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Conservation TEEN Club: Bushwhacker Campout
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Medicinal And Edible Plants of The Ozarks
Thursday, June 12, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Fathers
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Virtual Hunting And Fishing
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Summer
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Summer
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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Missouri Outdoor Families: Beginning Camping
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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Little Acorns: Ant Antics
Friday, June 20, 2008
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Little Acorns: Ant Antics
Friday, June 20, 2008
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Little Acorns: Ant Antics
Saturday, June 21, 2008
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Summer Hummers
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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Little Acorns: Let's Go Camping
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Little Acorns: Let's Go Camping
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Conservation Kids' Club: Something's Fishy
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Firefly Frolic
Thursday, June 26, 2008
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Little Acorns: Nature's Nightlights
Friday, June 27, 2008
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Little Acorns: Nature's Nightlights
Friday, June 27, 2008
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Hiking Club
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Let's Go Camping
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center