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Burr Oak Woods
Located in Blue Springs, Missouri, the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area is composed of 1,071 acres of woodlands, fields and ponds and includes a scenic portion of Burr Oak Creek. Its natural features include forested hillsides that quickly drop as much as 100 feet. Scattered limestone boulders and outcrops, with 8-foot-deep mazes through them, add interest to the area. Nearly 70 percent of Burr Oak Woods is forested and contains a wide variety of tree species, but additional features include glades, prairies, savannas, fields, rock outcrops, ponds, streams and native grass plantings. A large nature center offers exhibits and interpretive programs, picnic areas, pavilions, five hiking trails and viewing decks and bridges.
 
Forest path in sepia; shadowed pathway in woods.
Tiny mushrooms on tree stump.
Rough green snake.
Moss-covered tree bark.
Osage copperhead snake.
 
Colorful canopy; scattered leaves on bridge.
Harvestman munching on a bug.
Eastern coachwhip snake.
 
Mossy forest; walkway through woods.
Albino black rat snake.
Fallen autumn leaf.
Snake sunning on forest path. I almost stepped on him!
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