The Nature Conservancy in Missouri

06/11/2026

The world is coming to Kansas City. 🌎

As Kansas City gets ready to host teams from around the globe this summer, we are celebrating the countries visiting our region and the places where The Nature Conservancy is working every day to protect nature for people and wildlife.

Argentina and Ecuador are two of the seven nations playing at at Arrowhead Stadium this summer, and they are also places where The Nature Conservancy works alongside communities to protect nature for people and wildlife.

From Patagonia’s grasslands to the Amazon and Andes, TNC is working across South America to protect some of the most important landscapes on Earth. Right here in Missouri, we are part of that same global effort.

👉 Learn more about TNC's work in Argentina: nature.org/argentina
👉 Explore how TNC is work working in Ecuador: nature.org/ecuador

06/07/2026

Happy National Prairie Day! 🌾

At Dunn Ranch Prairie in northern Missouri, the landscape comes alive with sweeping grasses, vibrant wildflowers, and one of conservation’s greatest comeback stories: bison. 🦬

Once nearly gone from this region, bison are back on the prairie where they belong, playing a vital role in restoring and maintaining this incredible ecosystem. Their grazing patterns help create the diverse habitat that prairie plants and wildlife depend on.

Today, we’re celebrating the beauty, resilience, and importance of Missouri’s prairies. Learn more: https://nature.ly/4uUZhm3

📷 Doyle Murphy

06/04/2026

How healthy is your soil? The Soil Health Institute is looking for farmers and ranchers in the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (Southeast Missouri) region to join a soil health study.

✅ Get a free soil health report with insights like carbon levels, water availability, and more
💵 Receive $200 after participation

Check out the flyer below for full details and how to get involved! 👇

06/02/2026

June 2 is National Mississippi River Day!

Traversing 31 states, the Mississippi River and its tributaries nourish crops, transport goods, provide recreation and sustain robust fisheries. The river system brings food, fresh water, jobs and economic security to millions of Americans.

That’s why The Nature Conservancy takes a system wide approach to restoring the Mississippi River. Learn more at: https://nature.ly/4fgm3zT

06/02/2026

This spring, our Fire & Stewardship team partnered with U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest to complete a prescribed burn at Grasshopper Hollow Fen in Reynolds County.

Grasshopper Hollow is part of the largest non-glaciated fen system in the world and provides vital habitat for rare species like the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly. With 15 distinct fen communities, this special place is shaped by water, creating wet, marsh-like conditions where a wide variety of plants and wildlife thrive. Prescribed fire is an important tool to keep these ecosystems healthy by supporting native species and maintaining the natural balance of the fen.

05/27/2026

We’re excited to introduce Casey Laycock as our new Associate Director of Philanthropy. With 20+ years in nonprofit fundraising, she brings deep experience in donor engagement, partnership building, and community impact—most recently with Blood Cancer United and previously with the Cahaba River Coalition.

A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer with a background in environmental policy and marine biology, Casey is passionate about service both in and out of work. Outside the office, she enjoys great coffee, new adventures with her family, baking, and keeping her “World’s Okayest Gardener” title alive.

Welcome to the team, Casey!

05/26/2026

Discover Missouri’s native plants this summer! 🌼🌿

Join The Nature Conservancy, the Missouri Department of Conservation, University of Missouri Extension, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a fun and educational Plant Identification Hike Series!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned plant enthusiast, these hands-on workshops are a great way to build your knowledge and connect with nature. Attend one session or join them all—there’s something for every schedule!

📍 Event Dates & Locations
– June 16 & August 18 – Wallace State Park (Cameron, MO)
– July 21 & September 15 – Dunn Ranch Prairie (Eagleville, MO)

Learn more and register https://nature.ly/3RLV6tY

Join us this summer for a series of four of plant identification hikes taking place at Wallace State Park and Dunn Ranch Prairie.

05/23/2026

Happy World Fish Migration Day!

Healthy, connected streams are critical for fish like the Niangua darter. Found in just a handful of Ozark streams, the Niangua darter is a powerful symbol of stream health. Barriers like low-water crossings once cut these fish off from critical habitat, but by replacing them with bridges, conservation partners have helped the species rebound across the watershed.

Read the full story to see how reconnecting these streams is making a difference.

Restoring Stream Connectivity in Ozark Waterways

05/18/2026

Missouri is a great place to go birding no matter your experience level.

From backyard favorites to migratory flocks along the Mississippi Flyway, there’s always something to spot. Our guide shares some top birding locations, helpful tools and simple ways you can help protect the habitats birds rely on.

👉 Read the full guide and start exploring:

Explore Missouri’s rich birdlife with our comprehensive birding guide.

05/10/2026

A Mother’s Day moment from our Dunn Ranch Livestream: we caught this bison calf pausing for a moment in front of the camera before hurrying back to its mom.