Missouri River Bird Observatory

Science | Education | Advocacy
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Science

To gather information about avian communities and habitat use
that will assist state, federal, and private natural resource managers
in their efforts to implement conservation programs.

Education

To provide opportunities for Missourians of all ages
to learn about species and habitat conservation.

Advocacy

To advocate for sound, science-based conservation policy
that benefits birds, other wildlife and environmental quality.

Sharing Knowledge

To provide reports and newsletters
for Missouri citizens and other conservationists.

The Latest from MRBO

Upcoming Event - SAVE THE DATE! Come celebrate MRBO's 15th Bird-day with us!
Posted: 7/3/2025
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Announcement - MRBO's 10th Annual Photo Contest!
Posted: 6/4/2025
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The BirdHouse is open!

MRBO’s Visitors Center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 - 3 until Sunday, October 12.

We are located at:
406 Main St., P.O. Box 16, Arrow Rock, MO 65320

Upcoming Events

JUL 1

Other - MRBO's 10th Annual Photo Contest!
Tue, July 1 - Sun, August 31, 2025 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

JUL 16

Presentation - MOSQUITO BUCKET CHALLENGE!
Wed, July 16, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Marshall Public Library, Marshall
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JUL 19

Nature Walk - Nature Rx: Nature's Namaste ~ Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath
Sat, July 19, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City
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JUL 21

Webinar - Pesticides: A Bird's Eye View to Protect People, Pollinators & Planet with Melinda
Mon, July 21, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Missouri River Bird Observatory

Science

Missouri River Bird Observatory is a science-based organization with much of its energy devoted to monitoring bird populations. Most work focuses on grassland and wetland birds and we hire seasonal technicians to help with point counts and to enter data. This data is analyzed and summarized in our various annual reports.

Education

We combine the science with another piece of our mission, outreach & education, to help teach community scientists about Missouri's birds. We schedule acitivites for K-12 schools and home schoolers, college biology departments, and present various programs for civic clubs, senior centers, garden clubs and more.

Advocacy

Working with important partners in the policy realm, MRBO’s advocacy work is non-partisan and focused on wildlife and habitat issues. Policy advocacy takes place primarily in the state of Missouri, though at times we partner with conservation groups in other states to work on regional or federal policy.

Ways to reach us

Missouri River Bird Observatory