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Shaw Nature Reserve

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Specialties Since 1980, Shaw Nature Reserve has become a focus for native habitat management and restoration: prescribed burning, correctly timed field mowing, selective thinning of woodlands, judicious use of herbicides for invasive species control, plant diversity enhancement, and reconstruction "from scratch" of prairies and wetlands. As a result, the Nature Reserve is able to offer 14 miles of hiking trails through a diversity of Ozark Border landscapes, including floodplain forest, upland woods, dolomite glades, tallgra... read more

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307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO, 63039, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Jane Elling Haas 
5 years ago

This is one of our favorite places in the STL area--a very peaceful, beautiful nature reserve where we like to walk, meditate, learn, and photograph the beauty of nature! 

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Katherine Collins 
5 years ago

Love this place. So many wonderful things to see. A photographer's dream spot. 

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Patti Grumke-Laffoon 
5 years ago

Fantastic place to visit at all times of the year! Lots of trails for hiking and the beautiful Whitmire Gardens with native plants! 

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Valeria Ott 
5 years ago

A beautiful spot to relax and enjoy nature. Some beautiful views, and the cabin is wonderfully rustic! 

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Elmo Farquar 
5 years ago

A great place to visit & hike. Lots of wildlife to be found if you keep your eyes open. 

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David Hamtil 
5 years ago

Very neat place with a diverse mix of everything! It is evident that people have worked very hard to create this place. So much to see and do here. The trails are well maintained and easy to walk on. Walks/hikes of any length are available here. I highly recommend it! 

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Annette Grimm 
5 years ago

A wonderful place to walk and explore the beauty of nature. 

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Timothy W Reeves 
5 years ago

Awesome place for family! 

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Brenda Faye Stearns Miller 
5 years ago

Love the native flower gardens and the prairie. We have learned so much. Such a peaceful place to visit. 

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How is Shaw Nature Reserve rated?

Shaw Nature Reserve has a 4.8 star rating with 1,191 reviews. 

When is Shaw Nature Reserve open?

Shaw Nature Reserve is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. 

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