| Name | Conservation Nature Center |
| Address | 2289 County Park DriveCape Girardeau, MO 63701 |
| Brief Description | The nature center features a 160-seat auditorium, three classrooms, hands-on exhibits for all ages, a scientific research laboratory, freshwater aquariums, and an indoor wildlife viewing area. |
| Type | Activity |
| Category | Recreation |
| Description | The White Oak Trace features two miles of nature trails, allowing visitors to traverse rolling river hills marked by sinkholes and deep hollows and to explore ravines covered with prominent stands of poplar and oak. Native plants featured in the nature center's landscape provide habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and other wildlife species. The Nature Shop features a variety of educational books, videos and nature-related items. Begin your visit with a view of Paul Corbin's collection of Native American artifacts, featuring primitive tools that were used to harvest plants and animals hundreds of years ago. Interactive exhibits encourage exploration of the forest, marsh, swamp and big river habitats of southeast Missouri. Learn where to go in the region to experience these unique natural features and gain insight into local opportunities for camping, hunting and fishing. No admission. |
| Phone 1 | (573) 290-5218 |
| Email | info@visitcape.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | 2 hours |
| Cost | FREE |
| Hours | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Website | www.missouriconservation.org/areas/cnc/cape |
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| Local Visitor Bureau | www.visitcape.com |
| Last Updated | 8/1/2012 |
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