Shaw Nature Reserve welcomes experienced trail runners and casual walkers alike to experience the beauty of native Missouri in early spring at its new 5K event.

The Spring into Nature 5K Trail Run/Walk will take participants through the woodlands and prairies of the Nature Reserve, highlighting the awakening springtime plants and wildlife. Participants will receive a custom Spring into Nature fanny pack with their registration, as well as a native Missouri plant to take home to their own garden.

Proceeds for this event support the Nature Reserve’s mission to protect and preserve these natural spaces for public enjoyment and to inspire responsible stewardship of our environment through education, restoration, and protection of natural habitats.

Registration closes March 18 at 9 a.m. or when the event reaches capacity.