"Missouri Tallgrass Prairie" George Washington Carver National Monument Things to Do Tip by Stephen-KarenConn

In addiition to the historical aspects of George Washington Carver National Monument, there are also opportunities for nature study and enjoying the out-of-doors. A portion of the site is wooded, with a pond and streams, and the rest of the 210 acre site preserves one of the few remaining places a person can see native tallgrass prairie in southwestern Missouri. During my summer visit I enjoyed observing the wildflowers, grasshoppers and butterflies that were present.

The nearby Diamond Grove Preserve has 570 acres of prairie on cherty soil in Southwest Missouri with a rich display of spring flowers. It is west of Diamond Grove and is maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Address: 5646 Carver Road, Diamond, MO 64840
Phone: 1-314-751-4115