Get Outside

Visit Our Preserves
From the Ozarks and the Current River to the Grand River Grasslands, you are helping us protect Missouri's most outstanding prairies, forests, lakes and rivers. Learn how you can visit the Places We Protect.

Field Trips and Events
Field trips, volunteer work days and other special events are a great way to get involved with the Conservancy. See what's happening now.

What's New

Press Releases
Get the latest news on land acquisitions, restoration activities, prairie chicken recovery and other Conservancy conservation activities in Missouri.

Missouri Newsletter
Get updates on Missouri projects and global conservation efforts by reading the latest Missouri Update.

Cool Green Science
Read The Nature Conservancy's cool conservation blog.

Slideshow
See a slideshow of the beautiful Missouri Ozarks, a top conservation priority for The Nature Conservancy.  The slideshow includes views of the Current River, home to 35 globally significant species of plants and animals!

From the Field

Wildlife Protection 
Prairie chicken recovery is a top priority for the Missouri program. Get the details from Conservation Science Director Doug Ladd and see the chickens' mating dance for yourself.

Prairie Restoration
Fire is critical to healthy, vibrant prairies. Spend a few days with burn boss Blane Heumann during a busy spring fire season.

Get Inspired!
Read more conservation stories from the Missouri Staff

Partners
The Nature Conservancy in Missouri partners with a number of public and private groups in the state and nationwide to achieve its successes.

You Can Help

Faces of Conservation
Read the inspiring stories of people who are having an impact on Missouri conservation.

Ways of Giving
There are many ways you can support the Conservancy's work in Missouri.

Missouri Campaign for Conservation
The Conservancy is committed to raising $18 million to conserve and protect critical lands and waters in Missouri and throughout the world. See how you can help make our Campaign for Conservation a success.

Conservation Properties
Are you a conservation-minded individual looking to protect natural places?  Learn how to become a conservation buyer.