Runge Nature Center
Conservation Museum with several walking trails.
BIRD WATCHING – (A list of 100 species have been recorded from the area. Get the Audubon Society of Missouri Conservation Area Bird List.)
DEMONSTRATIONS – (Native prairie, marsh, glades, backyard demonstrations, savanna, flowering meadows, formal garden)
EXHIBITS/DISPLAYS – (3,000 sq. ft. of exhibits that highlight Missouri habitats; 3,580 gal. aquarium, live animals including amphibians and reptiles, rotating lobby exhibits)
HIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES – (Special events and general public programs are listed in a free bimonthly newsletter.)
HIKING – (Five hiking trails. See trail section.)
NATURE VIEWING – (General nature viewing including a wide variety of wildflowers.)
TOURS – (Naturalist led programs for families, scouts, schools, community groups, scheduled monthly programs and events.)
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Year Round: Tuesday-Saturday 8AM-5PM and Thursday 8AM-8PM. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all State Holidays.
- Address
- 330 Commerce Drive
- Phone
- 573-526-5544
- Website
- nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/runge-conservation-nature-center
- Map
- Get Directions →
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