Shaw Nature Reserve

Nature reserve Pacific, Missouri, United States
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What to expect

Shaw Nature Reserve is a 2,400-acre nature reserve with various habitats, including a tallgrass prairie, glades, woodlands, and wetlands. The reserve features over 17 miles of hiking trails, a children's Nature Explore Classroom, and the Whitmire Wildflower Garden with over 500 native plant species. Visitors can explore the reserve's many trails, which offer easy strolls and hikes that bring them in close contact with the different habitats. The reserve is also home to several historic homes, including the Joseph H. Bascom House and the Dana Brown Overnight Center. With its diverse landscapes and educational facilities, Shaw Nature Reserve is a great place for families to learn about and appreciate the natural world

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Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri

Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked and explored the trails, and visited the Nature Explore Classroom and Sense of Wonder Woodland play areas

Highlights: Our kids loved clomping across the boardwalks in the wetland area and playing in the Nature Explore Classroom and Sense of Wonder Woodland play areas ✨