• THE CENTER • CALENDAR OF EVENTS • WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW • HIKING TRAILS • WILDLIFE & PLANTS • PROGRAMS • SCOUTS • EGADS • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • PRESCHOOL • SCHOOL CHILDREN • SPONSORS • WHAT YOU CAN DO AT MLTNS • BE A MEMBER • BE A VOLUNTEER • PICTURES SAY 1000 WORDS • HISTORY & PHOTOS OF MARTHA • CONTACT US • HOME Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is located at: 407 North Lafrenz Road Liberty, Missouri 64068 (816) 781-8598 (816) 781-7210 fax Click here to view a larger map and get directions. Our e-mail address is: info@naturesanctuary.com Hours of Operation: Nature Center Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM Closed Sundays Trail Hours Monday through Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM Our Mission 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dick Brown - President Mark McKellar - President Elect Linda Williams - Secretary Ralph Brant - Treasurer Debra Ahern - Past President Judy Chastain Kyle Driggers Glenn Longworth Dee Rosekrans Steve Rulo Steve Van Rhein Dan Vlamis ADVISORY COUNCIL David Marolf Harvey Thomas Steve Wolcott ADVISORY B0ARD Ron Berry Dick Brown Laurie Brown Denise Chevalier Dr. Bob Hodge David Marolf Dee Rosekrans Lisa Shartzer Nancy Shy Roger Still Harvey Thomas Sylvia Willoughby Steve Wolcott STAFF Michael Sandy - Director Gail Doerr - Administrative Assistant Heather Reynolds - Naturalist Heather Shields - Naturalist Matt Staples - Receptionist Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is a member organization of the Kansas City Nature Coalition Kansas City's Passport to Adventure Sponsored by the Interpretive Site Coalition Surf-KC.com We're listed on Surf-KC.com