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. Visit the Places We Protect.

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

Get Inspired!
Read more conservation stories from the Missouri Staff.

Photo © Larry Nolan/TNC (Coreopsis at Wah' Kon-Tah Prairie)

What's New

Native Plants at Dunn
Seed from the Prairie Milkweed will be collected for the first time this year at Dunn Ranch.  This native plant is a very conservative species, indicative of a high-quality native prairie.  Learn more about the seed collection process!

A Science-Based Approach
Listen to recordings of Scientist Showcase discussions and take a closer look at the Conservancy's conservation efforts  around the globe.

The Ozarks
See a slideshow of the beautiful and unique Missouri Ozarks, a top conservation priority for The Nature Conservancy

Photo © Hilary Haley/TNC (Prairie Milkweed at Dunn Ranch)

From the Field

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

Bison at Dunn Ranch
Listen in as site manager Randy Arndt describes The Conservancy's plan to reintroduce bison in Missouri's Grand River Grasslands.

Wildlife Protection 
Prairie chicken recovery is a top priority for the Missouri program. Get the details from director of conservation science Doug Ladd.

Read a press release for the most up-to-date info on the state of the prairie chickens.

Photo © Beth Churchwell (prescribed burning)

You Can Help

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

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

Missouri Campaign for Conservation
Help make our Campaign for Conservation a success.

Conservation Properties
Protect natural places by becoming a conservation buyer.

 Photo © Larry Nolan (Bennett Springs Savannah)