ForestKeeper Workshops
Fall 2025 Opportunities
Upcoming Classes
4750 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 759-7300
Caldwell Drive
Washington, MO 63090
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
1401 NW Park Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-3766
Enjoying nature without the kids is sometimes just what adults need! Learning more about Missouri’s unique natural areas also helps us conserve them. Paint at your own pace with watercolors and paper provided while sampling a selection of herbal teas made from wild plants (sumac, mint and mulberry). We’ll have inspiring photos of special landscapes in Missouri and some live animal models as well.
2751 Glencoe rd
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 458-2236
Landowner Workshops
Caldwell Drive
Washington, MO 63090
4525 Downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Prescribed Burn Workshops
Location: Shaw Nature Reserve
307 Pinetum Loop Road
Gray Summit, MO 63039
Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for grassland management.
Location:Jefferson County USDA Service Center
10820 Hwy 21, Ste. 200
Hillsboro, MO 63050
Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for grassland management.
Other Opportunities: Take a Hike!
Location:Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 301-1500
Kick off the new year right with a hike! Meet one of the Powder Valley naturalists at the Hickory Ridge trailhead and embark on a hilly romp through our forest. Enjoy several educational stops to hear about some of the local wildlife that call the area home and learn about the benefits of what a hike can do for you. This hike will take place on the Hickory Ridge trail on the long loop, which measures to be about 1.3 miles long. Wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather, and be prepared for steep inclines and declines.
Location: Rockwoods Reservation
2751 Glencoe rd
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 458-2236
Meet our naturalist at the Green Rock Trailhead for a social winter hike. You can park in the lot in front of the Visitor’s Center and walk back towards the bridge to find the trail. Hikes are steep but at a slow pace. This is a great opportunity to get outside and see nature at a different time of year than you might be used to! Even in winter, there is so much to enjoy and learn about in the woods. Hikes will take place in the cold or snow but will be canceled if temperatures are dangerously low. Dress and prepare for the weather. We will walk a portion of the trail before heading back. You can expect to be out for 1-1.5 hours depending on the temperature. All ages welcome!
Register at: Events | Missouri Department of Conservation