Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau Missouri 63701

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(573) 290-5218
lat: 37.3435806 long: -89.5900158

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, located within Cape Girardeau’s North County Park, showcases the rich cultural history and diverse natural resources of southeastern Missouri. Nature Center Features: Explore two miles of nature trails that wind through rolling river hills with sinkholes, ravines, and deep hollows. Enjoy our wildlife-viewing areas and see how native plants provide habitat for various wildlife species. Encounter natures wonders through hands-on exhibits, a children’s play area, and freshwater aquariums. Exhibit Gallery: Visit Paul Corbin’s collection of Native American artifacts. Enjoy interactive exhibits featuring habitats found in southeastern Missouri, and learn where to go for your own adventure. Making Connections: Join us for a public program or special event, or schedule one for your own organized group. Call or visit us online for details. Become a nature center volunteer! No fees are charged at the nature center.

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