Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Address:
11715 Cragwold Rd.
Kirkwood
, MO
, 63122
Phone:
314-301-1500
38° 33' 7.6032" N, 90° 25' 41.79" W
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Located in Kirkwood, MO, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is nestled within 112 acres of oak-hickory forest. Guests enjoy naturalist-led programs, nature/bird-watching, three paved trails, and interactive exhibits and displays.
Area InformationHours
Building and grounds are closed on Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Year’s Day.
Building hours
Tuesday – Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Gift shop closes at 4:30 p.m.)
Area hours
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during daylight saving time, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the rest of the year.
Directions
Located in southwest St. Louis County, near Interstates 270 and 44.
Regulations
- Closed to pets, collecting of any kind, fishing, hunting, trapping and alcoholic beverages.
- Bicycling, jogging, in-line skating, skiing and motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails.
Fun to see, do, and learnPrograms
- Follow naturalist-led programs. Check the Conservation Connections Newsletter under Related Information below for details.
Bird watching and nature-viewing
- Borrow binoculars to view birds from the wildlife-viewing window.
Trails
- Enjoy three trails, one of which has interpretive signs and is disabled-accessible.
Exhibits and displays
- Visit the wildlife-viewing blind, beehive, wildlife feed/viewing area, 3,000-gallon aquarium, tree house, Missouri Monarch deer mount, and venomous snakes and bears in Missouri exhibits.
Gift shop
- Buy Department-produced publications and educational gift items, as well as permits.
Powder Valley CNC Building Mappdf (763.4 K)
This single-page map helps you plan visits and field trips.
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