| The Dana Brown Overnight Center is a cluster of historic log or post-and-beam structures dating back to the 1800’s. They were originally located at various sites within 100 miles of the Shaw Nature Reserve. All of the historic buildings were carefully dismantled and reconstructed at the Center. Many of the modifications to the buildings used salvaged materials. The construction was completed April 2003. |
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The Center is designed to
accommodate a wide variety of groups. Overnight facilities can handle group
sizes from 15 to 60. When school groups are not using the site, this is an
ideal setting for retreats, workshops or corporate meetings. Daytime
capacity is a maximum of 100.
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Outdoor Science for Schools
Using inquiry and
standards-based science and math concepts, teachers and students will have
unique opportunities to enhance classroom learning with field
investigations in the natural world. Nature Reserve staff will team with
teachers to design comprehensive two to five day programs for their
students.
Mission: The Shaw
Nature Reserve strives to inspire responsible stewardship of our
environment through education, restoration, and protection of natural
habitats and public enjoyment of the natural world.
We value and believe in...
• the inquiring minds of children and their
innate desire to learn.
• natural history learning through hands-on field experiences.
• providing experiences that foster appreciation, understanding, and
stewardship of the Earth.
• education to promote lifelong behaviors which protect the natural
environment.
• teaching stewardship and sustainability by example.
Shaw Nature Reserve is
a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden whose mission is…
To discover and share
knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and
enrich life.
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