Remington Nature Center

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of K9 Max in the line of duty June 30. Our deepest sympathies go out to his partner Officer Winder and the SJPD at this time.

Pony Express is on its way! The rider will be at Patee House on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.!!

Beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020, and continuing through February 14, 2020, the Remington Nature Center is open with the following restrictions - Face Masks are required to be worn while inside the building. Please do not enter the building if you are experiencing signs or symptoms of illness.... Plexiglas barriers have been put in place at the Admissions & Gift shop cash registers. We ask our visitors to observe social distancing of 6 feet or more (of people not in the same party). No more than 5 people in the Store at one time. Please do not congregate at the front doors. Please continue to use the hand sanitizer stations in the entryway or at the Admissions Desk. As we like to know where our visitors are coming from, we request visitors provide contact information when checking in at the Admissions desk. We are all in this together, so please help protect each other and our employees by wearing a mask during your visit! Thank you!

Sun shining through the fog this morning at the Remington Nature Center

As the first weekend in December approaches, we would like to remind everyone that our 42nd Annual Eagle Days event has been cancelled. The celebration was orig...inally planned for December 5th and 6th. We did not come to this decision lightly, but we feel it is the right one. Our number one priority is the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved, including staff, volunteers, partners, visitors, and the local community. While the event has been cancelled and the headquarters building is temporarily closed, the refuge hiking trails, auto tour, and restrooms remain open. Even without a scheduled event, the refuge is an incredible place to view wildlife and enjoy the outdoors. Take your family for a drive this weekend to celebrate Eagle Days your way! Thank you for your support, understanding, and flexibility as we navigate a global pandemic together. Be well and stay safe, folks! Photo: Puddles the Blue Goose, the National Wildlife Refuge System mascot, walking with a visitor at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge during the 2018 Eagle Days celebration by USFWS

Beginning Thursday, September, 17, 2020, and continuing through November 16, 2020, the Remington Nature Center is open with the following restrictions - Face Masks are required to be worn while inside the building. Plexiglas barriers have been put in place at the Admissions & Gift shop cash registers.... We ask our visitors to observe social distancing of 6 feet or more (of people not in the same party). No more than 5 people in the Store at one time. Please do not congregate at the front doors. Please continue to use the hand sanitizer stations in the entryway or at the Admissions Desk. As we like to know where our visitors are coming from, we request visitors provide contact information when checking in at the Admissions desk. We are all in this together, so please help protect each other and our employees by wearing a mask during your visit! Thank you!

Searching for a fun, outdoor activity to do in your free time? Join us on a turkey hunt through the parks in St. Joseph all month long for the chance to win a ...family-sized, take-home Thanksgiving meal from your local Hy-Vee! Instructions can be found below Can't figure out the next clue? Message us on Facebook, and we will try our best to guide you to the next spot. Don't have time to finish them all in one day? That is okay! You can do this scavenger hunt on your schedule until Monday, November 23rd.

The 2020 Parks Ornaments are here! This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Holiday Park at Krug Park. Own a piece of history by purchasing the 2020 St. Joseph Parks ornament! Each ornament is made from retired light bulbs from over 40 years of Holiday Park! Available for only $10, the ornaments come in a variety of colors, and can be purchased at the Remington Nature Center! Stop by and get yours today!

I absolutely love this time of year. Just missing one thing. Where is all the snow?!?

Have a safe & HAPPY HALLOWE'EN!! Have a safe & HAPPY HALLOWE'EN!!

Thank you to everyone who helped make our trunk-or-treat a possibility. We never could have imagined the number of vehicles that came through our event. We are ...sincerely sorry for the wait, traffic, and stress it placed on treaters and residents of the area. Mistakes were made, and they will be corrected in the future. Again, thank you for everyone's patience and support. Have a safe and happy Halloween! See more

Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na... #BATWEEK! Millions of bats live in national parks. In fact, more than 45 unique species of bats live in natio...nal parks! They pollinate, eat insects, use echolocation, and fascinate visitors. Some migrate, and some hibernate. Each species is unique, except that they're all facing threats of some type in their environments. Learn more about these wonders of the night at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bats See more

We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Wes Remington earlier this week. He and his wife, Patsy, were leaders in the development of the Remington Nature Center and he will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies are with his family and friends at this time. https://www.newspressnow.com//article_ac1157d1-dffe-5bbd-9

Join our Naturalist, Shelly Cox, and go batty for Bats! These amazing creatures will be discussed at this Zoom program hosted by Rolling Hills Public Library at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 30. It is not too late to sign up! Contact Rolling Hills Library to register at https://rhcl.org/events

International Bat Week. A week dedicated to spreading awareness of the importance of bats to the ecosystems in which they live. Missouri is home to 14 species of bats, each feasting on a wide variety of insects including moths, beetles and mosquitoes. One adult bat may consume as many as 3500 insects in a single night!

This week, October 19-23, the city celebrated Employee Appreciation Week. During the week, employees were thanked for their hard work and dedication to serving ...the community. Also, 64 employees were recognized for hitting milestones within their departments totaling a combined 1,385 years of service with one employee having served 50 years. Thank you again to all our employees! See more

With Halloween nearing, decorated pumpkins are appearing on porches throughout St. Joseph. The Parks, Recreation, & Civic Facilities Department challenges you to find as many as you can! Use the picture as a guide as you walk in the crisp air and changing leaves.

Jack O'Lanterns, Monsters, & Mummies! Oh My! Don't be frightened to join us for this fun Hallowe'en craft on Saturday, October 24, 1-3 p.m.! All supplies are provided and there is no extra charge (just the regular admission fee). No registration required...just come anytime between 1 & 3 p.m.