Blue Springs
Missouri
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area is 1,071-acre property located in Blue Springs just north of I-70. Burr Oak Woods was purchased in 1977 and the Nature Center was built in 1982, the first nature center in the State of Missouri. The Nature Center was updated in February 2016 with new interactive exhibits. Natural features on the area include steep forested hillsides along Burr Oak Creek (the namesake of the property), large limestone boulders and outcrops, restored prairies and woodlands, and a trail complex that will guide visitors through many of the listed features.
Things To Do When You Visit:
Bird Watching
Tours
Hunting
Trapping
Trails
Recent News
MDC Offers Free Class on Preparing Trout for Cooking on Dec. 7 in Blue Springs
Learn how to clean trout and taste test cooked samples Kansas City, Mo – Learn how to clean and prepare rainbow trout for cooking at a free class offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The Pond to Plate class will be…
Read More »Enjoy Nature With Free MDC Programs in May at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs
Enjoy nature with free MDC programs in May at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs Learn about bird beaks, teas and tonics, and how nature nurtures newborn wildlife Kansas City, Mo. – May is springtime’s brightest blush, and…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Turkey Hunting Clinic on March 18 in Blue Springs
Learn how to call and hunt wild turkeys at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Kansas City, Mo – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free turkey hunting clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Burr…
Read More »Enjoy Early Spring Outdoor Adventures at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs
MDC’s free programs and events during March connect people with nature Kansas City, Mo. – March is part winter and spring, with warmer days and the first green sprouts arriving. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a…
Read More »MDC Seeks Volunteers to Help with programs at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs
Learn about serving conservation and outdoor skills education Kansas City, Mo – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcomes volunteer service at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs. Once accepted and given training,…
Read More »MDC’s Burr Oak Woods Offers February Nature Programs in Blue Springs
Learn about wildlife, making fishing lures, and Nature Rx Kansas City, Mo – Winter is a restless season in the outdoors during February. Trees are bare of leaves but on sunny days sap is moving from roots to treetops. Oppossums and coyotes…
Read More »MDC Opens Pre-Registration for Nature Venture Squad Programs from March 20 - April 15 at Blue Springs
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center will host youths ages 10-18 for a variety of activities Kansas City, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer the Nature Venture Squad, a special series of nature and outdoor skills programs…
Read More »Learn to Fix Broken Fishing Rods with MDC Class Jan. 28 in Blue Springs
Instructors will teach basic repair skills and gear for graphite and fiberglass rods Kansas City, MO – Broken or worn fishing rods can be repaired and restored. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free class on…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Class on Invasive, Non-Native Plant Management Jan 28 in Blue Springs
Learn how to identify invasive plants and control their spread Kansas City, MO – Invasive, non-native plants are ecologically destructive, and they are a problem shared by both urban and rural property owners. The Missouri Department of…
Read More »Enjoy Winter and Nature in January at MDC’s Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs
Free indoor and outdoor programs offered Kansas City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Burr Oak Woods Nature Center offers free programs in January to help people connect with nature during winter. Trails are…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Fishing Reel Repair Class in Blue Springs on January 7 , 2023
Learn basic repair and maintenance skills to keep reels working smoothly Kansas City, Mo. – Fishing reels are basically machinery designed to do a task, and sometimes the parts need fixing, cleaning, or lubrication. Join the Missouri…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Winter Tree ID Class Dec. 24 in Blue Springs
Learn how to identify trees bare of leaves Kansas City, Mo. – Deciduous trees drop their leaves in autumn, making them a bit harder to identify with trunks and limbs standing bare in winter. But the bareness makes other species clues stand…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Missouri River 340 Clinic on Dec. 18 in Blue Springs
Learn what it takes to paddle across Missouri in a race on the Big Muddy Kansas City, MO – Want a challenge? Try racing from Kansas City to St. Charles by paddling a canoe or kayak on the Missouri River along with hundreds of other…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Trout Cleaning and Cooking Class on Dec. 17 in Blue Springs
Kansas City, Mo. – Rainbow trout are a simple fish to clean and excellent table fare. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free class in cleaning and preparing trout from 12 noon to 3 p.m., at the Burr Oak Woods Nature…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Prescribed Burn Workshop in Blue Springs on December 3, 2022
Learn how fire carefully managed can benefit wildlife habitat Kansas City, MO -- Fire can be a useful tool for managing vegetation to boost wildlife habitat and forage conditions, but only if used carefully and safely. The Missouri Department of…
Read More »MDC Hosts Free Family Fishing Event on October 1 in Blue Springs
Learn how to fish and enjoy Burr Oak Woods 40th anniversary Conservation Carnival Kansas City, Mo. – Individuals and families wanting to learn how to fish can enjoy a free fishing clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Kayak and Yoga Combo Session on July 9 in Blue Springs
Program is latest in monthly Nature Rx series at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Kansas City, MO. – Connect with nature via a kayak and yoga combo when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers a Nature Rx program from 7 to 9…
Read More »MDC Offers Free Family Fishing Clinic on May 14 in Blue Springs
Learn the basics about fishing, tackle, and handling fish at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Kansas City, Mo. – Spring is a great time to go fishing, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free Family Fishing class…
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