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…
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
Stone-Age Survival Skills
TreehouseThere 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.
Wood Burning and Charcuterie
We're teaming up with 417 Charcuterie for a day of food and fun! This event is the perfect opportunity to spend the day with nature, enjoy some food and learn a few new skills. After burning your own custom wood board, you'll learn how to arrange the perfect charcuterie with an expert-eye guiding your hand.…
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…
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
Discovery Station
Nature CenterCome 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…
Critter Encounter
Stop by our Critter Encounters for an up close meet and greet with a live animal as you learn a little about their biology and behavior. Possible critters include: snake,…
Discovery Station
Nature CenterCome 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…
Stone-Age Survival Skills
TreehouseThere 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…
Critter Encounter
Stop by our Critter Encounters for an up close meet and greet with a live animal as you learn a little about their biology and behavior. Possible critters include: snake,…
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…