Twin Pines offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, nature photography and other nature-related activities. A trail through the area provides access to pine-oak woodland and several other forest types.
Because of its location in the midst of Missouri’s most productive forests, Twin Pines CEC places a special emphasis on the history of the Ozarks’ timber industry. Displays at Twin Pines include vintage logging equipment, a log cabin and an early 20th century schoolhouse. Other exhibits, such as a restored 1946 Chevrolet panel truck outfitted with a generator and movie projector, celebrate the Department's early efforts to spread conservtion messages to Ozark communities without electricity.
Youth fishing clinics for largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish and channel catfish is allowed in 2-acre Mule Camp Pond by special permit only. Hunting is not permitted at Twin Pines CEC.
Area Information
- Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Open noon to 5 p.m.
- Monday-Tuesday: Closed
- Directions
- The area is located on Highway 60, 1.3 miles east of the junction with Highway 19 North in Winona.
| Event and Date | Location | Reserve by: |
|---|---|---|
| FFA Field Day
Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Tuesday, February 9 |
| Nature Nuts
Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, February 11 |
| Little Stinker's Storytime
Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Tuesday, February 16 |
| Birdhouse Workday
Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, February 18 |
| Tying Flies
Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Tuesday, February 23 |
| Eagles
Friday, February 26, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Friday, February 26 |
| Bison Bounty
Wednesday, March 3 – Friday, March 5, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Sunday, February 28 |
| Project Wildflower
Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Friday, March 5 |
| Smokey Bear
Wednesday, March 10 – Friday, March 12, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Monday, March 8 |
| Nature Nuts
Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, March 11 |
| Dutch Oven Cooking
Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, March 11 |
| Little Stinker's Storytime
Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Tuesday, March 16 |
| Birdhouse Contest
Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Saturday, March 20 |
| Raptor Rockets
Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, March 25 |
| Nature Nuts
Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, April 8 |
Reserve your place for these upcoming events:
| Event and Date | Location | Reserve by: |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Nuts
Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Thursday, April 8 |
| Little Stinker's Storytime
Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Tuesday, April 13 |
| History Comes Alive
Wednesday, May 5 – Friday, May 7, 2010 |
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center | Saturday, May 1 |
