MPF’s Runge Prairie is a mix of original prairie and a diverse prairie reconstruction. Photo: Frank Oberle
Runge Prairie
About Runge Prairie
MPF purchased this 49-acre property near Novinger in 2006. The tract is named in honor of Andy Runge, a former Missouri Conservation Commissioner and MPF board president.
Runge is situated on rolling dissected hills and is a mix of original prairie and a diverse prairie reconstruction that provides habitat for prairie invertebrates, birds, and other grassland wildlife.
MPF is grateful to the Pure Air Wildlife Management Cooperative for its stewardship at Runge Prairie on a volunteer basis.
Directions
Runge Prairie is in Adair County on Timber View Trail, about 12 miles southwest of Kirksville. From the intersection of US-63 Business and MO-11 N (south of Kirksville), take MO-11N west 12.2 miles to CR 419 (High Ridge Trail). Turn right (north) onto CR 419, drive .9 miles, then turn right onto CR 418 (Timber View Trail). Drive about ½ mile and park along the road. The prairie is on the south side of the road. By GPS, N40 6.863 W92 46.093 (in decimal degrees 40.11438 -92.76822).
