Remington Nature Center

Remington Nature Center Located in the beautiful Missouri River Valley in picturesque St. Joseph, Missouri... The Re*****on Nature Center of St. The City of St.
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Joseph provides an opportunity for education and interpretation of nature and conservation, relative to the significance of the Missouri River and Northwest Missouri. Joseph utilizes the 13,000 square foot center for educational purposes in an entertaining and enjoyable environment. With the variety of displays and information available, the center appeals to people of all ages and interests. Seve

ral interactive components allow people to use their senses to learn about and appreciate the natural environment, as well as the events that impacted nature in and around Northwest Missouri. Another important aspect is the portrayal of the native land and abundant plant and animal life that sustained human habitation. The nature center has many displays featuring animal habitats including a beaver dam, beehive, and 7,000-gallon native fish aquarium. The area surrounding the nature center includes several additional features such as natural habitats for birds and animals, prairie and wildflower areas, and a paved walking trail. Interpretive signage further assists in the education and enjoyment of these areas. The nature center showcases the Missouri River and the River’s force in the development of Northwest Missouri, as it relates to travel, transportation, and trade. The aquarium provides visitors an opportunity to view a variety of native fish common to the River. The Missouri River’s mutations over time and the impact of those changes are also presented. The nature center also emphasizes the significance of Native American civilization in Northwest Missouri, by showcasing artifacts used by the tribes of this area. It is important to relate these civilizations and their relationship to the story of the Sacred Hills. Native American habitats also educate visitors as to how the changes to the natural setting began. A significant, unique component of the nature center are cultural displays to convey the prominent role Northwest Missouri played in western migration, especially in exploration, trapping, trading and mercantile. All of these areas changed the natural setting of the area. The Re*****on Nature Center features an outdoor and indoor classroom area, meeting rooms with full audio visual components, and multiple wildlife viewing areas.

We have a little over a month until our very first book club meeting! Coming soon! A new book club for ages 16 and up. T...
05/21/2026

We have a little over a month until our very first book club meeting!

Coming soon! A new book club for ages 16 and up. This free club will feature nature themed books fiction and non fiction. Hosted at the Re*****on Nature Center the second Friday of the month, except for May and August. Our First meeting is July 10, 2026.
The first book in our line up is The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson.
Due to limited space reservations are required. Please call or email to reserve your spot or if you have any questions!
Phone: (816) 271-5499 or Email: [email protected]
This is BYOB (bring your own book).

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at The Story Collective.

Physical copies and different formats of the book will also be available to check out at St Joseph Public Library for free with your library card.

Coming soon! A new book club for ages 16 and up. This free club will feature nature themed books fiction and non fiction. Hosted at the Re*****on Nature Center the second Friday of the month, except for May and August. Our First meeting is July 10, 2026.
The first book in our line up is The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson.
Due to limited space reservations are required. Please call or email to reserve your spot or if you have any questions!
Phone: (816) 271-5499 or Email: [email protected]
This is BYOB (bring your own book).

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at The Story Collective.

Physical copies and different formats of the book will also be available to check out at St Joseph Public Library for free with your library card.

The Re*****on Nature Center is once again proud to be a Blue Star Museum! Between Armed Forces Day (May 16, 2026,) and ...
05/15/2026

The Re*****on Nature Center is once again proud to be a Blue Star Museum! Between Armed Forces Day (May 16, 2026,) and Labor Day (September 7, 2026), the Re*****on Nature Center will offer Free admission to Active Duty Servicemen and Servicewomen and up to five members of their family.

Presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. For more information on the Blue Star Initiative and other Blue Star Museums in your area, please go to https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums

05/12/2026

The phones are back up and running!
Thank you so much for your patience.

Send a message to learn more

❄Creature Feature time!!! ❄Todays spotlight is on the Virginia Opossum.Winter in Missouri can be tough on wildlife, and ...
01/13/2026

❄Creature Feature time!!! ❄
Todays spotlight is on the Virginia Opossum.

Winter in Missouri can be tough on wildlife, and the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) faces unique challenges during the cold months. As North America’s only marsupial, opossums don’t grow a thick winter coat or store large fat reserves like many other mammals.

Instead of hibernating, opossums remain active year-round, often becoming more visible in winter as they search for food. Their hairless ears, tails, and feet are especially vulnerable to frostbite during prolonged cold snaps—a common cause of the rounded or shortened ears seen on older opossums.

Opossums rely on sheltered spaces to survive winter weather, including hollow trees, brush piles, rock crevices, and sometimes human-made structures. They help Missouri’s ecosystems even in winter by scavenging carrion, eating insects, rodents, and even ticks, making them an important clean-up crew.

If you spot an opossum out on a cold winter night, it’s usually a sign they’re simply doing what they must to survive—one chilly step at a time.

We will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. We look forward to seeing you...
01/09/2026

We will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 20!

01/09/2026

Good Morning everyone. We will be delaying fish feeding to 11:30 AM today due to a large school group in the building.

Address

1502 McArthur Drive
Saint Joseph, MO
64505

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(816) 271-5499

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