Visit  Audubon Trails Nature Center

The Ozark Rivers Chapter is the steward of Audubon Trails Nature Center.  For the nature lover, conservationist, hiker, and runner, the property is open to all. Audubon Trails Nature Center is located north of I-44  at 550 Meriweather Court in Rolla, Missouri. The Nature Center is a unique 70 acre reserve dedicated to community education and habitat preservation.

The Nature Center has five distinct habitats, including a dolomite glade, tall-grass prairie, oak savannah, upland oak forest with two stands of short leaf pine, and a spring-fed riparian zone. To access the reserve from I-44 use the University Drive exit, then north to White Columns Drive. Turn right onto Meriwether Dr. and proceed to the end of the road. The Nature Center is free and open to the public dawn to dusk every day. 

Our mission is to maintain a habitat that is as natural and well-preserved as possible. For this reason we ask all visitors follow all posted rules including keeping all dogs on a leash, picking up after your pet and no smoking on the property. 

Pavilion Reservations:

Our beautiful 1500 sq. ft pavilion is available for reservations. There are four picnic tables you may choose to use. Access to the water and electricity is available with a reservation. For more information or to request the reservation form, email info@ozarkriversaudubon.org

Help Us Care for the Nature Center!

We hold regular community workday at the Audubon Trails Nature Center. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or email us at info@ozarkriversaudubon.org to set up a workday event for your organization.

Located within the Rolla city limits, Audubon Trails Nature Center encompasses 70 acres of diverse habitats just waiting for you to explore. Come walk the 5 plus miles of trails through our Remnant Prairie, Riparian Zone, Open Woodlands, Savanna, Pine Forest and Glade. A handicap accessible concrete trail is a gentle distance from the parking lot. Our new trail map is now available (see below) and is posted on the information kiosk at the nature center. You can also download it HERE.