Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary

Name: Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
Address: 407 North La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO, 64068, US

407 North La Frenz Road

Liberty, MO 64068

816-781-8598

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The mission of the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is to provide:

• engaging hands-on environmental and natural science education for all ages;

• biodiversity of native plants and animals through wise management of our natural resources;

• understanding that all Earth's inhabitants are part of complex, interdependent ecosystems, and;

• opportunities for quiet reflection and reconnection with the natural world.

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							<span>Liberty</span>,
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						<p>Our Mission</p>
<p>The mission of the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is to provide:</p>
<p>&bull; engaging hands-on environmental and natural science education for all ages;</p>
<p>&bull; biodiversity of native plants and animals through wise management of our natural resources;</p>
<p>&bull; understanding that all Earth's inhabitants are part of complex, interdependent ecosystems, and;</p>
<p>&bull; opportunities for quiet reflection and reconnection with the natural world.</p>		</div>
		

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						<p>Our Mission</p>
<p>The mission of the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is to provide:</p>
<p>&bull; engaging hands-on environmental and natural science education for all ages;</p>
<p>&bull; biodiversity of native plants and animals through wise management of our natural resources;</p>
<p>&bull; understanding that all Earth's inhabitants are part of complex, interdependent ecosystems, and;</p>
<p>&bull; opportunities for quiet reflection and reconnection with the natural world.</p>		</div>
		

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						<p>Our Mission</p>
<p>The mission of the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is to provide:</p>
<p>&bull; engaging hands-on environmental and natural science education for all ages;</p>
<p>&bull; biodiversity of native plants and animals through wise management of our natural resources;</p>
<p>&bull; understanding that all Earth's inhabitants are part of complex, interdependent ecosystems, and;</p>
<p>&bull; opportunities for quiet reflection and reconnection with the natural world.</p>		</div>
		

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