Parkville Nature Sanctuary

Staff held a controlled burn at the sanctuary today to set back our warm season grass-dominated prairie to allow for greater biodiversity of plants and a more complex habitat for animals and insects. With the surrounding neighborhoods, we want to be good neighbors and prevent the spread of invasive plant species! Thank you Southern Platte Fire Protection District and Missouri Department of Conservation for your assistance.

Blue Bird Trail and Butterfly Pass will be closed today at 3 p.m. for a controlled burn. Staff is working closely with the fire district and the Missouri Department of Conservation to test a 20 sq. ft. patch to ensure all our equipment is working properly. The test burn will help to prepare for a larger controlled burn in the near future. Controlled burns allow for a greater biodiversity of plants and will provide a more complex habitat for the animals and insects.

Congratulations Tim Verner! "Sunset at the Sanctuary" was November's honorable mention for the Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary Monthly Photo Contest for Amateur Photographers.

Congratulations Doug Thomas! "A Bluebird Day" was the November winner of the Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary Monthly Photo Contest for Amateur Photographers.

Santa has to stay at the NORTH POLE this year, but this will not hinder our CHRISTMAS CHEER! Drop your letter in his official mailbox located on the picnic tables at the entrance (letters and envelopes available at kiosk). Don’t forget to include your return mailing address so Santa can reply!

The City would like to thank Kade and his group for helping improve erosion control along the Whitetail Trail and the Old Kate Trail at the sanctuary. Check out the full story here!