Augusta Sports Outdoors Events

Kids' First Time Fishing

Saturday, June 2 9:00a
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Location:Pinetum The Missouri Department of Conservation is teaming up with the Shaw Nature Reserve to provide a special fishing experience for first time or inexperienced young anglers.

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Friday, July 6 7:00p
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Stay at the Dana Brown Overnight Center as we celebrate the Laura Ingalls Wilder book “On the Banks of Plum Creek.

Biking and Botany

Tuesday, July 3 7:00p
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Location: Visitor Center This unique event will combine biking with biology. Bikers will follow a predetermined route around the Reserve, stopping (if they choose) at specific stations to learn more about the

Monthly Trail Fun Run at Shaw Nature Reserve

Saturday, June 16 8:00a
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Sign in at the Shaw Nature Reserve’s Visitor Center and pick up your map for your run. The distance will vary from three to 10 miles.

Nighttime Insect Safari

Saturday, June 30 8:30p
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Location: Visitor Center Explore the fascinating world of night-flying insects. Marvel at their diversity and adaptations as we lure these mysterious creatures with black lights.

Cold Blooded Buddies

Friday, June 1 7:30p
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Location: Adlyne Freund Center Have you ever spotted a lizard sunning itself on a rock or seen a snake slithering through the tall grass?

Native Plant School: Small Flowering Trees, Shrubs and Vines, Part 2

Thursday, July 12 1:00p
Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit
Location: Carriage House Sponsor: Underwritten by Grow Native! and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers Native Plant School is a year-round series of indoor/outdoor classes in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Sh