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City |
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Blue Springs, MO |
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature
Center
Missouri Department of Conservation
1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-228-3766Programs are
designed to provide children and students the opportunity to learn
about the natural world and the importance of conserving our fish,
forests and wildlife. Programs offered for school groups and
self-guided groups, with focus on kindergarten through 8th grade. [Web
Site] |
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Blue Springs, MO |
Kemper Outdoor Education Center
8201 Jasper Bell, Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-8980Located in
Fleming Park.
[Web
Site] |
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Kansas City, KS |
Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental
Learning Center
4051 West Drive (Wyandotte County Lake Park_)
Kansas City, KS 66109 913-299-2384
[Web
Site] |
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Kansas City, MO |
Anita B. Gorman Conservation
Discovery Center
Urban Conservation Campus
4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110
816-759-7300The Anita B.
Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, through demonstration gardens
and experiential student workshops, teaches urban citizens how
valuable and necessary nature is to the city and to the people who
live there. [Web
Site] |
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Kansas City, MO |
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
816-513-8960
Experience the wild world of nature in
the heart of Kansas City. Lakeside Nature Center exhibits
native wildlife, including snakes, hawks, owls, fish, turtles, and
more. [Web
Site] |
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Kansas City, MO |
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132
816-513-5700[Web
Site] |
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Kingsville, MO |
Powell Gardens
1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
816-697-2600
Powell Gardens
is a private, not-for-profit organization located just east of
Kansas City, Missouri, with the mission of inspiring people to
appreciate, beautify and conserve our natural environment. The
Gardens’ peaceful setting on 915 acres provides opportunities for
learning and reflection through a year-round education program,
research and special events.
[Web Site] |
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Leawood, KS |
Prairie Oak Nature Center
14701 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66224
913-681-0902 ext. 11The
center houses nature exhibits such as mounted animals, live
reptiles, amphibians and a large fish aquarium. Our reference
library is filled with books, magazines and a section on children's
nature books. A variety of programs are offered for private
parties, groups and organizations including the Ironwoods Cabins,
available for overnight adventures.
[Web
Site] |
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Liberty, MO |
Martha LaFite Thompson Nature
Sanctuary
407 North Lafrenz Road, Liberty, MO 64068
816-781-8598This is a
private nonprofit nature sanctuary with 100 acres of land. [Web
Site] |
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Overland Park, KS |
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical
Gardens
179th & Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66225
913-685-3604Located on 300
ecologically diverse acres in southern Johnson County, Kansas.
So far, eight different biomes or ecosystems have been identified,
many including rare or unusual plant species. [Web
Site] |
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Olathe, KS |
Ernie Miller Nature Center
909 N Highway 7, Olathe, KS 913-764-7759
[Web
Site] |
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