Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

Join us for special events, hike a trail on your own, or get acquainted with some fantastic Missouri wildlife. Free and open to the public. Teachers are invited to schedule a program that will enhance grade-level expectations.

Please note that pets and hunting dogs are prohibited.

Operating Hours

Conservation Area Trails

• Central Standard Time: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Daylight Saving Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Nature Center--Year Round

• Tuesday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday and Monday: CLOSED
• Holidays: CLOSED New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and the Friday following Thanksgiving and Christmas

Directions

Located one mile north of I-70 on Hwy 7, then one mile west on Park Road.

Visit the Atlas Record for More Info

Get the area map, brochure and regulations, and activities, facilities, features and trails at the Burr Oak Woods CA atlas record.

Outdoor Skills Camp Permission Form

Download and fill out this permission form to take part in the Burr Oak Woods Outdoor Skills Camp in the Kansas City, Missouri region.

Burr Oak Woods Summer Adventures

If your aged 8-18 year old child loves to have fun outdoors and would like to learn new skills, then this program is for you!  

Birds of Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

Downloadable checklist of the birds of Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center.

Interpretive Programs Guide for Teachers and Group Leaders

The 2012-2013 version of the "Interpretive Guide for Teachers and Group Leaders".