Discover 9 acres of native plant gardens, pond, trails and wildlife that surround the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center building, located near the banks of Brush Creek and within Kauffman Legacy Park. Just eight blocks from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and one mile from the Country Club Plaza.
Located in the heart of the city, the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center offers free programs for children, families and adults. Whether exploring on your own or participating in a programs, visitors can learn about Missouri’s plants and animals and to learn outdoor skills such as hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and growing native plants. Hunting and fishing permits, books and gifts highlighting the natural resources of Missouri can be purchased in the Nature Shop.
The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center provides a unique educational experience as well as a quiet place of reflection for residents and visitors alike to enjoy and appreciate nature’s offerings.
Our basic hours are Tue.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open until 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Nature shop closes a half hour prior to building closing. Trails are open daily during daylight hours.
