Lincoln Memorial Garden And Nature Center

2301 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Garden represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln would have known growing up and living in the Midwest, containing plants native to the three st... Read More

Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield, IL

In 1869, Justice of the Peace, L. B. Adams purchased a home and surrounding acreage in Springfield, Illinois, from Rev. Simeon W. Harkey, President... Read More

Watershed Nature Center

1591 Tower Avenue, Edwardsville, IL

The Watershed Nature Center is home to over 40 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. The center features paved walking trails, a raised m... Read More

Rock Springs Conservation Area And Nature Center

3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

801 Strodtman Road, Saint Louis, MO

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is in north St. Louis County at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. To reach the area, go nort... Read More

Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center

1050 Riverside Drive, Saint Charles, MO

The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is the Discovery Expedition’s permanent home. Situated beside the Missouri River at Bishop... Read More

Ballard Nature Center

5253 East US Highway 40, Altamont, IL

Our HistoryThe history of Ballard Nature Center originates with the nature center's namesake Mr. Ernest "Ernie" Ballard. Ernie Ballard had a dream ... Read More

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO

About Us:Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is located in southwest St. Louis County, near Interstates 270 and 44.Powder Valley Conservation ... Read More

Forest Park Nature Center

5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL

Nestled in the beautiful forested bluffs of the Illinois River, visitors to this unique 540-acre Nature Center and Preserve will experience the nat... Read More

Fabick Nature Preserve

597 New Smizer Mill Road, Fenton, MO

Size: 125 acres Trails: 1.7 miles - gravel and wood chip &nbs... Read More

August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area

2360 Hwy. D, Saint Charles, MO

Located in St. Charles County, the 3,000-acre August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area is home to the St. Louis regional office, which includes a... Read More

Strawberry Creek Nature Area

Upper Tenbrook Road, Arnold, MO

Encompasses 121 acres of property on Upper Tenbrook Road, about 1/2-mile past the intersection of Tenbrook and Hwy. 231. The nature area includes a... Read More

World Bird Sanctuary

125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, MO

Mission Statement: The World Bird Sanctuary's mission is to preserve the earth's biological diversity and to secure the future of threatened bird ... Read More

Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center

7295 Highway 94 South, Saint Charles, MO

The Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center represents a window to the past and the U.S. Department of Energy’s commitment to the future throu... Read More

Rockwoods Reservation

2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood, MO

Rockwoods Reservation in western St. Louis County harbors a rich diversity of plant and animal life as well as springs, caves, and rock formations.... Read More

Lakeview Nature Center

10050 North 1500th Road, Macomb, IL

The mission of Lakeview Nature Area is to promote stewardship and conservation of the environment through experiential education. Adjacent to Sprin... Read More

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