New Year's Winter Tree Identification Hike

New Year's Winter Tree Identification Hike
Location

Multiple Locations
6701 Twin Rivers Rd High Ridge, MO

Date

January 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM - January 03, 2026 at 12:00 PM

About

Celebrate 2026 by joining specialists from MU Extension for a New Year’s hike! Learn how to identify trees in the wintertime using clues like twigs, buds, and bark. 

There will be multiple hike locations across Missouri happening on Saturday, January 3rd at 10 am. Please select the hike you wish to attend when registering:

  • High Ridge: Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve Loop
  • Jefferson City: Runge Nature Center
  • Warsaw: Shawnee Bend Bluff Trail 

This event is free. Please dress appropriately as this event will be outside and will involve moderate hiking with occasional stops.

For questions or accommodations, please contact Sarah Higgins at sarah.higgins@missouri.edu or 636-797-5391.

Sessions

Jan. 3, 2026

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST High Ridge Hike: Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve Loop

    6701 Twin River Rd, High Ridge, MO 63049

    Location: Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve Loop

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST Jefferson City Hike: Runge Nature Center

    330 Commerce Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

    Location: Runge Nature Center

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST Warsaw Hike: Shawnee Bend Bluff Trail

    Golf Course Rd, Warsaw, MO 65355 To get to the trail, take the West Dam Access Road to Shawnee Bend Park. At the top of the boat ramp parking lot is the Shawnee Bend Trail head. Enter around the yellow gate.

    Location: Shawnee Bend Park