Guided Winter Watch Tour
2026-01-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-24 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-29 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates
Grab your binoculars and join us for a unique winter wildlife tour via warm shuttle van! Explore the park at its most serene season as we cruise up the canyon in search of our captivating winter residents. With a special focus on spotting wild bald eagles, this tour is also an excellent opportunity for nature and wildlife photographers!
Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.
Dress for the season and be mindful that the tour will last up to 2 hours.

Discovery Station
2026-01-18 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-23 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-24 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-25 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-30 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-31 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-01 12:30 - 14:30
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.

Critter Encounter
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 and 3 more dates
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.

Homeschool Days
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06
Homeschool Days offer an opportunity to experience the wonder at each of our Conservation Attractions at a discounted rate, exclusively for students!
Homeschool Days are offered during
February 2 – 6
April 7 – 11
October 6 – 10
December 1 – 5
Homeschool students ages 4-18 and their chaperone
* No more than one chaperone/guardian per 2 students
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE:
Student $18 | Adults $25
10% discount at Fish Tales Cafe, Shipwreck Snack Bar, and the gift shop.
DOGWOOD CANYON:
General Admission only. Tours and activities must be purchased separately.
Students $5 | Adults $10
10% off at gift shop
TOP OF THE ROCK
Museum only. Lost Canyon Cave Trail must be purchased separately.
Students $5 | Adults $10
$10 entry fee per vehicle required.
This offer is not available on weekends and/or holidays. Tickets must be purchased at the ticket counter, not available online.
Proof of homeschooling is encouraged. Acceptable proof of homeschooling may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: a daily lesson log, a homeschool association membership card, or a written educational plan book.
