Check-in at the Visitor Center to purchase tickets, show tickets purchased in advance, and get a token for the lift-arm gate.
Purchase tickets by clicking
here (free for members; $5 nonmembers).
-over 2,400 acres
-no dogs or other pets
-home to the 8-acre Whitmire Wildflower Garden which is one of the largest Missouri plant gardens in the state.
-over 18 miles of hiking trails (bikes allowed on gravel roads)
-current seasonal hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with last entry at 6:30 p.m.
-stay on trail, no picking plants or taking any natural items
-remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring sunscreen, a hat, water bottle, snacks, hiking poles (optional), bug spray (optional), field guides (optional) and let friends/family know where you are if you are hiking alone.
-as a private institution, we require that all groups (schools, garden clubs, churches, nature clubs/groups, etc) make a reservation. No for-profit groups allowed.
We offer tours, classes for all ages, field trips, special events, private event rentals, and a free Hiking Club for members.
Learn more and register or book by clicking on the links below:
Our goal is to have all 2,400 acres under active management by 2030. When you visit, you will be able to see a living museum of Missouri flora and fauna. Help us reach this goal by volunteering or donating. Learn more
here.