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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

Fly on in to our Nature Center Classroom for an engaging talk about spring's most talented singers, birds! Learn all about these beautiful visitors that you could see while visiting the canyon. Included with park admission.

Stone-Ages Survival Skills Demo

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 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.

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

Fly on in to our Nature Center Classroom for an engaging talk about spring's most talented singers, birds! Learn all about these beautiful visitors that you could see while visiting the canyon. Included with park admission.

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.