Kansas City Region

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Kansas City Regional Notices

James A. Reed Wildlife Area

  1. Area hours: October 31, 2009 to March 14, 2010 – area open from 6:00am – 7:00pm daily.
  2. Portions of the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area’s Multi use trail will be closed for managed dove hunts September 1 – 4th. See office for details.
  3. Portions of the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Areas roads are closed for repairs. Other portions of the area roads are under construction. Check with the area office for up-to-date information on roads.
  4. James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area will be closed to public use except for Managed Muzzleloader Deer Hunt participants November 9th - 13th and November 16th – 20th 2009. The area is open to the public during the Managed Archery Hunt October 31- November 8th.

Special Topics

National Hunting and Fishing Day

Come celebrate our outdoor heritage with free outdoor activities and family fun. Click here for more information.

Fishing Maps

Archery Deer Hunting in Kansas City

Walk A Trail at Burr Oak Woods!

Visit Burr Oak Woods Nature Center and Conservation Area with your family!   Burr Oak Woods Nature Center has many interesting exhibits, a 3000 gallon aquarium, a nature gift shop, and a bird viewing area.  Call (816) 228-3766 to get information on programs currently available for adults and children.

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. 

Enjoy walking any of the five (5) hiking trails that wind through the woodlands and rock outcroppings.  Burr Oak Woods is home to many deer and turkey, as well as other wildlife.     Burr Oak Woods has 1,071 acres of woodlands, fields, glades, streams, and ponds and is located north of I-70, just west of 7 Highway in Blue Springs.  

From March 8th to October 31st ,  Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area will open at 8:00 am with gates locking promptly at 8:00 pm.

Burr Oak Woods is a great place to take your family!

James A. Reed Wildlife Area Bird List

Check out the birds of the James A. Reed Wildlife Area in Lee's Summit. This new bird checklist includes all the birds which have been recorded on this popular area.

The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is a conservation learning center that emphasizes learning by doing. This facility is a joint project of the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Events for Saturday, November 7 - Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Pre winter green
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, November 7
WHITE-TAILED DEER SEASON
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
DNW: Girls Camp Out
Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8, 2009
Hartell Lakes Conservation Area Monday, November 2
Prune like a pro
Monday, November 9, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Monday, November 9
Bird Watchers
Monday, November 9, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Monday, November 9
Perfectly persimmons
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, November 10
treasure hunting at burr oak woods
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, November 10
RANGE CLOSED
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Busch Shooting Range Wednesday, November 11
Introduction to Firearms
Thursday, November 12 – Saturday, November 14, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Thursday, November 12
COMPOST CRITTERS
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Girl Scout Badge Day
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Saturday, November 14
Girl Scout Badge Day
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, November 15
Theres no place like home
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, November 15
Babes in the woods...Crunching leaves
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, November 17
Predator Clinic
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Rnage Tuesday, November 17
Trees are Alive
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, November 18
Trees are alive
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, November 18
Trees-natures superstars
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, November 18
Trees-natures superstars
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, November 18
Basic Reloading
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, November 18
TRADITIONAL TURKEY? NO THANKS!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Gobble Greatness
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, November 21
Deer Processing
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Friday, November 20
Introduction to Muzzle Loading
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Saturday, November 21
Create a natural centerpiece for the holidays
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, November 22
Go wild at the dinner table
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, November 24
Canada Goose Hunting Seminar
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Tuesday, November 24
Those crazy squirrels!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, November 28
FRUIT-FILLED FEEDERS
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center Saturday, November 28
Winter Shelter
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, November 29
Volunteer open house
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, December 1
Rabbit Clinic and Hunt
Thursday, December 3 – Saturday, December 5, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, December 2
HAND MADE RECYCLED PAPER
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center Saturday, December 5
Super Nature Puppet Show
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, December 5
Create a Wreath
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, December 6
Conservation Kids Club-the Spirit of Giving
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, December 8
Create a Wreath
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, December 8
Create a Wreath
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, December 9
Tree Identification
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Tuesday, December 8
Lasershot @ the Range
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, December 9
Bird Watchers
Friday, December 11, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Friday, December 11
HOLIDAY GREENINGS
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center Saturday, December 12
DISCOVER NATURE FAMILIES: WINTER HIKING
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Maple Woods Natural Area, Gladstone, MO (Discovery Center) Saturday, December 12
Kids Craft Day
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, December 12
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, December 13
Discover Nature Families-The Night Tree
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, December 15
Sausage & Jerky Making
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Tuesday, December 15
Wild Game Cooking
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, December 16
WINTER BIRDING
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center Saturday, December 19
Snakes in the snow???
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saturday, December 19
Winter Hike
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sunday, December 20
MOVIE MARATHON
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, December 26
Feeding Winter Birds
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Saturday, December 26
Movie Marathon
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, December 27
Feeding Winter Birds
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Sunday, December 27
Naturalist Hike
Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 28
No Child Left Inside Winter Adventure
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, December 29
No child left inside Winter Adventure
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, December 30
Discover Nature Women - Woodworking for Wildlife
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Thursday, December 31

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Wednesday, January 6 - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Discover Hunting - Firearms Care and Maintenance
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, January 8
Discover Hunting - Metallic Reloading Clinic
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, January 15
Discover Hunting - Wild Game Preparation
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 5
Discover Hunting - Shotshell Reloading Basics
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 12
Discover Nature Families- Woodworking for Wildlife
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 19
Discover Hunting - Spring Turkey Clinic
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 12
Discover Hunting - Antler Scoring
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 19
Discover Hunting - Handgun Basics
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 19
Discover Hunting - Shotgun Basics
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, April 2