Missouri

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Learn about unique natural wonders in Missouri and how the Conservancy is working to protect them.

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From rolling grasslands and unique glades to dense forests and sparkling rivers, the Conservancy has preserved some of Missouri's most-loved places.  Learn more about our science-based approach, view photos of key accomplishments, and watch videos of the places we protect here in Missouri.

Indigo Bunting, MissouriIndigo Bunting © Bill Duncan
Slideshow: Missouri Birds

See incredible photos of birds you might see in your own backyard, taken by local photographer Bill Duncan. View a slideshow

burying beetleBurying beetle. © Brett Cortesi, courtesy of Roger Williams Park Zoo
Meet the Beetles!

On June 5th, 2012, pairs of the endangered American Burying Beetle were returned to Wah'Kon-Tah Prairie in southwest Missouri. Learn more

Randy ArndtGrand River Grasslands Site Manager Randy Arndt amidst the results of restoration seeding at Dunn Ranch Hilary Haley
Prairie Chickens, Sensitive Briar, and Bison - Oh, My!

Thanks to restoration efforts at Dunn Ranch in the Grand River Grasslands, new native species are appearing and prairie chicken numbers are now up.  Explore

Kayakers explore the Meramec River near St. Louis, MissouriKayakers explore the Meramec River at Castlewood State Park near St. Louis, Missiouri. The Meramec River is a tributary to the Mississippi, flowing eastward through St. Louis, and is a focus of conservation efforts by the Conservancy. © Mark Godfrey/The Nature Conservancy
Meramec River Project

The Conservancy is working with partners and landowners to protect the Meramec River, which is an irreplaceable freshwater resource and a key tributary to the Mississippi River. Find out more

Ozark Hellbender SalamanderOzark Hellbender Salamander © USFWS/Jill Utrup
What's in a Name?

The Hellbender's fiendish name evokes images of ferocious river monsters, but this harmless salamander needs our help! Learn more

Connie Browne with SnakeConnie Browne with a snake © Courtesy Connie Browne
Inspiring to Protect

Donor Relations Manager Connie Browne's travels in Africa left her with a deep connection to our natural world. Read more

Prairie Chickens Face Off at DunnPrairie Chickens at Dunn © Mike Case
Prairie Chicken Q & A

The Conservancy is working hard to protect this unique bird.  Learn more

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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