Shaw Nature Reserve
Twenty-four hundred acres of natural Ozark landscape with 1.5 miles of Meramec River frontage and a diversity of native plant and animal habitats. Ponds, prairies, woodlands, wild flowers and hiking trails. Adults, $5; seniors 65-plus, $3; children 12 and under, free.
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68 Reviews | Write a ReviewShaw Nature Reserve
Reviewed By hdaskitchen May 2022Don’t go there if you want to go birding or look at the native flora. There is No stopping in roadway. Only pull off in the few parking lots. The guide you get doesn’t say any of this.
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Reviewed By kc_stlouis September 2020I love the plant labels in specific areas and all the different habitats to explore. There are glades, ponds, prairies, wildflower areas, overlooks, and more. Really fun for pictures. We didn’t...
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Reviewed By cherylbl November 2019An interesting nature reserve. Be sure to spend time touring the bascom house with a docent. Fascinating history. Lots of conservation materials available throughout.
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