About Shaw Nature Reserve
 
 
 
- About Shaw Nature Reserve -
 
If you are looking for a place to enjoy nature and learn about native plants and animals, you might want to visit Shaw Nature Reserve. Shaw Nature Reserve is a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, and it covers 2,400 acres of restored Ozark habitat near St. Louis. You can explore 17 miles of hiking trails, see more than 800 species of plants in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden, and discover fun activities for kids in the Nature Explore Classroom. Shaw Nature Reserve is open year-round, except on some major holidays, and you can find more information on their website. Whether you want to relax, exercise, or learn something new, Shaw Nature Reserve has something for everyone.