Roaming St. Louis: Shaw Nature Reserve Turns 100

Shaw Nature Reserve
The Shaw Nature Reserve has many different species of plants and creatures inside its 2,400 acres Photo credit Matilda Adams

In this week’s Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX host Scott Jagow takes a ride out to Shaw Nature Reserve in Grey’s Summit off I-44. The Reserve is part of the Missouri Botanical Garden and this year celebrates its centennial.

Scott Chats with Mike Saxton, Manager of Ecological Restoration and Land Stewardship and Ellie Stevens, Senior Manager, Education, Events and Visitor Operations about the Reserve’s history, programs, impact and more. Listen below.

Shaw Nature Reserve
A Royal Catchfly at the Shaw Nature Reserve Photo credit Matilda Adams
Shaw Nature Reserve
Birds can be seen in all seasons at Shaw Nature Reserve Photo credit Matilda Adams
Shaw Nature Reserve
The Shaw Nature Reserve has many different paths and hiking trails Photo credit Matilda Adams
Shaw Nature Reserve
The Shaw Nature Reserve reflects beauty in all seasons Photo credit Matilda Adams
Shaw Nature Reserve
Mike Saxton and Ellie Stevens, Shaw Nature Reserve Photo credit Scott Jagow
Featured Image Photo Credit: Matilda Adams