Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center: Paved Oak Forest Trails & Living Treehouse

Visit on your scheduleWoodland trails open daily 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Nature center building open Tue–Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Closed Sun–Mon)

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 · 12.9 mi approx. from St. LouisDirections

All ages; paved Tanglevine Trail is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs; no pets permitted

FreeFree admission to nature center building, exhibits, and woodland trails

About this adventure

Nestled within a 112-acre oak-hickory forest in Kirkwood, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation to connect families with regional wildlife. The center features three paved woodland trails that wind through ravines and over wooden footbridges, offering peaceful winter birdwatching and winter foliage study. The 0.3-mile Tanglevine Trail is paved and fully ADA-accessible for strollers and wagons. Inside the heated two-story nature center, children are captivated by a massive indoor living treehouse exhibit, an observation beehive, a 3,000-gallon native freshwater aquarium filled with Missouri river fish, and a wildlife viewing room with binoculars overlooking bird feeders. Admission is completely free, with pristine restrooms equipped with baby changing counters.

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