The Nature Conservancy in Missouri

09/04/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend a day outdoors? 🌱

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Grasshopper Hollow, Missouri's remarkable fen ecosystem, for a hands-on volunteer conservation workday! We'll be rolling up our sleeves to help maintain trails, improve visitor areas, and remove invasive species that threaten native habitats.

Sign up today: https://nature.ly/4gQVnoA

Join us at Grasshopper Hollow for a volunteer day at the largest fen complex in unglaciated North America.

08/31/2026

There's till time to register for this week's grazing workshop!

Want to improve your grazing system, reduce labor, and make your operation more resilient? Join us this Thursday at Dunn Ranch Prairie and Little Creek Farm in Hatfield, MO, for a day packed with practical ideas and real-world examples.

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕤 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration is still open, but don't wait! 🔗 https://nature.ly/4zt6dJL

08/31/2026

All day, every day. 🌻🪻

08/28/2026

What can birds tell us about the health of Missouri's forests? A lot more than you might think.

In the latest episode of It's In Our Nature, host Adam McLane sits down with Justan Blair, wildlife biologist with U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest, to explore birds and the stories they reveal about the landscape around us.

Whether you're an experienced birder, a casual nature lover, or someone who's never picked up a pair of binoculars, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the birds around you and the role they play in Missouri's forests.

🎧 Listen now: https://nature.ly/4qKsGOH

08/26/2026

If you don't love bison... we can't be friends. 🦬💚

08/20/2026

Interested in improving your grazing operation while benefiting wildlife and your bottom line? Join us on Thursday, September 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Dunn Ranch Prairie & Little Creek Farm in Hatfield, MO for a day of learning and networking.

Topics include:
– Virtual fencing
– Cover crop grazing
– Native forage management
– Conservation opportunities for landowners

Register today and discover ways to strengthen your operation while supporting conservation efforts!

Registration required: https://nature.ly/4zt6dJL

08/20/2026

Looking for a unique Midwest adventure? 🦬

Dunn Ranch Prairie, located between Kansas City and Des Moines, is home to roaming bison, scenic prairie trails, colorful wildflowers, and some of the region's most breathtaking tallgrass landscapes. It's the perfect spot to unplug and experience nature at its best.

Read more about Dunn Ranch: https://nature.ly/4x8lBJX

Dunn Ranch Prairie, in Missouri, offers a less-crowded experience to see bison, walk nature trails, and learn about the area's remaining prairies.

08/17/2026

Our Drake University interns recently wrapped up work in northern Missouri and southern Iowa, making substantial progress on conservation projects across the landscape.

Joined by Anna Beal interns from The Nature Conservancy in Iowa, the team helped remove woody encroachment on a unit at Ringgold Wildlife Management Area that was prescribed burned this spring, supporting ongoing prairie restoration efforts. They also assisted with field surveys at Dunn Ranch Prairie, contributing valuable work to habitat management and monitoring efforts.

From restoration work to field research, these hands-on experiences help build the next generation of conservation professionals while creating a lasting impact on the land.

08/06/2026

There's less than one week left to apply for the Expanding Agroforestry Project. This program is helping farmers put practices like silvopasture, windbreaks, and alley cropping to work on their operations with technical support and incentive payments available for eligible projects.

Agroforestry can help improve soil health, protect water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and even offer shade and shelter for livestock, all while strengthening your farm for the future.

📅 Application deadline: August 11, 2026

If you've been considering agroforestry, now's the time to take a look and see if it's a good fit for your operation.

👉 Learn more and apply:

The Nature Conservancy, along with many project partners, have launched the Expanding Agroforestry Project, an effort funded by a Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities award.

08/04/2026

A little sticker with a big reminder: every voice matters.

Today we're reminding everyone to vote and make their voice heard. Everything in nature—our lands, our water, our air, our biodiversity—is depending on us.