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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.


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 Monday, September 8 - Friday, November 7, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Snakes of Missouri
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Story Time with Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Squirrel Scamper
Friday, September 12, 2008
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Little Acorns: Squirrel Scamper
Friday, September 12, 2008
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Monarchs Rule!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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Woodcarving Demonstration
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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The Art of Woodcarving
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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Conservation TEEN Club: Caving
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Taking Snapshots of Bugs and Things
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Adults Only: Caving
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Cener
Primitive Skills Series: Backpacking for Beginners
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Happy Hoppin' Hoedown
Friday, September 19, 2008
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Little Acorns: Happy Hoppin' Hoedown
Friday, September 19, 2008
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Virtual Hunting and Fishing
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Cener
Hiking Club
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Autumn
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Babes In The Woods Celebrates Autumn
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Little Acorns: Butterfly Magic
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Little Acorns: Butterfly Magic
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Nature and the Arts: Ozark Wildflowers
Friday, September 26, 2008
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Super Scout Saturday at Great Outdoors Day
Saturday, September 27, 2008
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Conservation Kids' Club: Alien Invaders
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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Little Acorns: Valuable Vultures
Thursday, October 2, 2008
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Little Acorns: Valuable Vultures
Thursday, October 2, 2008
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20th Anniversary Open House
Friday, October 3, 2008
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Hiked It . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, October 4, 2008
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Primitive Skills Day
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Get A Bat Attitude
Thursday, October 9, 2008
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Little Acorns: Get A Bat Attitude
Friday, October 10, 2008
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Little Acorns: Get A Bat Attitude
Saturday, October 11, 2008
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Babes In The Woods
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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Babes In The Woods
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Little Acorns: Not-So-Spooky Spiders
Friday, October 17, 2008
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Nature and the Arts: Patterns By Nature
Friday, October 17, 2008
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Little Acorns: Not-So-Spooky Spiders
Friday, October 17, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Cener
Discover Nature Women: Archery For Beginners
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Archery For Beginners
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Not-So-Spooky Spiders
Saturday, October 18, 2008
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For Adults Only: Archery 101
Sunday, October 19, 2008
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Discover Nature Families: Archery For Beginners
Sunday, October 19, 2008
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Halloween Happening: Aliens Among Us
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Halloween Happening: Aliens Among Us
Friday, October 24, 2008
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Hiking Club
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Fall Tree Identification
Saturday, October 25, 2008
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