Cape Girardeau
Missouri
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
Area Information
- Free and open to the public.
- Join us for special events, hike a trail, or get acquainted with Missouri’s fascinating wildlife.
- Schedule a school or youth-group visit. Bus parking available. See Cape’s Interpretive Programs Guide below.
Area hours
- Open daily from sunrise to 10 p.m.
Facility and exhibits
- 160-seat auditorium, three classrooms, hands-on exhibits for all ages, a scientific research laboratory, freshwater aquariums, and an indoor wildlife-viewing area
Programs
- Lots of programs, workshops, and special events. Check out the Events block to the right.
Trails
- Two-mile White Oak Trace nature trail. Download the trail map listed below.
Gift shop
- MDC Nature Shop featuring books, calendars, DVDs, toys, and other nature-related gifts
Recent News
MDC, Forest ReLeaf Of Missouri to Offer Free Trees
Cape Girardeau, MO - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri’s CommuniTree Program to provide over 10,000 free 3-gallon native trees and shrubs for public or non-profit plantings in Missouri. …
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Visit MDC Cape Nature Center for duck decoy carving, game night, Discover Nature - Fishing in June Cape Girardeau, MO - Get outside and enjoy nature in June with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature…
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Read More »MDC Welcomes Renowned Musical Artist John Nilsen to Cape Nature Center on May 6
Cape Girardeau, MO - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcomes popular northwest musical artist, John Nilsen, to Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center for a nature-inspired performance at 2 p.m. on May 6. Registration is not…
Read More »MDC Cape Nature Center to Host 18th Annual Native Plant Seminar in March
Text “MDC Nature” to 468311 for program reminders and updates. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging those interested in “going native” for spring landscaping to attend…
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