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Welcome to the Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center!

Conservation Campus Nature Center Is located within Cape Girardeau's North County Park and showcases the rich cultural history and diverse natural resources of Southeast Missouri.

Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center

Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-1840
(573) 290-5218


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Building Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday
NOON to 5:00 PM on Sunday
Closed on Mondays, New Years Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Area Hours: Open daily from sunrise to 10:00 PM in accordance with the Cape Girardeau County Park Rules and Regulations
Directions: Located within Cape Girardeau's North County Park, just east of Interstate 55 (Exit 99) and Kingshighway (State Highway 61).
Regulations: Pets, horses, hunting, collecting, littering, fires, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the nature center grounds or trails. Jogging, bicycling, skateboarding, in-line skating, scooters, and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails.

Events for Wednesday, October 8 - Sunday, December 7, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Temporary Display-Mingo Photo Contest
Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 31, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Temporary Display-Noppadol Paothong
Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 31, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, October 31
Mudpuppies-Missouri's Magical Trees
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, October 11
Adults Only-Making Primitive Arrows
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, October 11
Discovery Hike-Tower Rock Natural Area
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, October 12
Discovery Station-Mammal Tracks
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Creatures of the Night -Web Side Story
Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Hike for Health
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, October 18
Tadpoles-Bat Chat
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, October 18
Racer-Hikin' the Shut-Ins
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, October 19
Hunter Education
Tuesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 23, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, October 21
Mudpuppies-Missouri's Magical Trees
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, October 21
Conservation Trails-Ozark Trail / Marble Creek
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, October 25
Conservation Café-Noppadol Paothong
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, October 28
Discover Nature Families-Backpacking 101
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Wednesday, October 29
Temporary Display-Max Thompson
Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 30, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Scoutin' Around
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, November 1
Nature Art-Antler Earrings
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Thursday, November 6
Mudpuppies-Just Ducky
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, November 8
Drop-by Dutch Oven Cooking
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Saturday, November 8
Racers-Wildlife Investigations
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Sunday, November 9
Snappers--Nature's Sounds
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, November 11
Discover Nature-Families-Build a Bat Box
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Thursday, November 13
Mudpuppies-Just Ducky
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Tuesday, November 18
Discover Nature-Backpacks
Friday, November 28 – Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Pencil Sketching Tips
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center