Calendar
Welcome Table
Upon arriving at the park, be sure to stop by our Welcome Table to say hello! See fun table-top artifacts and get the nature center program schedule for the day. Our friendly education staff will be happy to answer questions about exploring the park, observing wildlife, and what to look for while out in the …
Nature Talk
While exploring the nature center, stop by the Nature Center classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Slither on in and join us to learn about the snakes of Missouri! This program will include live animals and hands-on participation. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature with us!
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demonstration
There is a direct line of human technology, from 2.3 million years ago when our earliest ancestors banged rocks to make cutting tools, to the dizzyingly rapid advances in our modern world. Join survival Instructor/naturalist Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive. See demonstrations…
Foraging in the Ozarks
Join wilderness survival instructor and naturalist Bo Brown at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park for a mosey around the canyon to learn about wildflowers, edible and medicinal plants, and a bit about local archaeology. Bring binoculars if you have them, as there’s always a possibility to see beautiful songbirds and other Ozarks wildlife!
Nature Talk
While exploring the nature center, stop by the Bear Den classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Slither on in and join us to learn about the snakes of Missouri! This program will include live animals and hands-on participation. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature with us!
Discovery Station
Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging educational opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through activities and table top displays.
Welcome Table
Upon arriving at the park, be sure to stop by our Welcome Table to say hello! See fun table-top artifacts and get the nature center program schedule for the day. Our friendly education staff will be happy to answer questions about exploring the park, observing wildlife, and what to look for while out in the …
Nature Talk
While exploring the nature center, stop by the Nature Center classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we learn all about Missouri's very own tarantulas! This program will include live animals that will be sure to send a shiver down your spine. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature…
Nature Talk
While exploring the nature center, stop by the Nature Center classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we learn all about Missouri's very own tarantulas! This program will include live animals that will be sure to send a shiver down your spine. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature…
Discovery Station
Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging educational opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through activities and table top displays.
Trailside Science
Be sure to stop by our trailside activity stations while you’re out in the canyon! The station will feature a rotation of wildlife artifacts, table top activities and information about plants and wildlife in the Park. Talk with our knowledgeable staff and learn something new about the natural wonders that call this place home.
Discovery Station
Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging educational opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through activities and table top displays.