SOLD OUT-DWC Explorers
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE!
3rd-5th Grade
Experience an unforgettable week in the heart of the Ozarks at Dogwood Canyon Explorers Camp! Each day brings exciting adventures like hiking scenic trails, biking through breathtaking landscapes, fishing, and learning navigation skills. Campers will enjoy hands-on activities such as wildlife surveys, nature investigations, and outdoor challenges, plus exclusive experiences like guided tours to see bison and elk, live animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes access to park habitats. If you love nature and adventure, this camp is your ticket to exploration, discovery, and lasting memories!
** This camp is located at Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, Missouri. Students will be shuttled to and from Wonders of Wildlife each day for pickup and drop off. For alternate drop-off/pick-up accommodations, please reach out to edu@wondersofwildlife.org upon registration.

Creek Crawl Adventure
2026-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates
We ALL live downstream! Meet your aquatic neighbors on this immersive underwater adventure! Come crawl the creek with us as we explore an Ozark’s stream using underwater viewers and snorkels to observe diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats. Learn about watersheds and what you can do to ensure we have healthy streams for years to come. This activity will include wading in up to 2 feet of water and walking on uneven, sometimes slippery surfaces. Snorkels and masks will be made available as optional equipment for those interested but are not required to participate. Guests must provide their own towels and drinking water! Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.
Amenities to Guests: Snorkel, mask, underwater viewing tools, and life vests are provided by request.
Please Note: This tour can be canceled at any time due to extreme weather. In this case, you will be notified using the contact information you provided upon purchase.

Nature Talk
2026-07-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-02 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-09 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-16 13:00 - 13:30 and 2 more dates
Stop by our Nature Center classroom for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you for your canyon experience! This 20-30 minute program is included with park admission.

Foraging the Ozarks
2026-07-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-26 11:00 - 12:30
Join Bo Brown, wilderness survival instructor and author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, 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!

Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
2026-07-29 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-08-05 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-08-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-08-19 13:30 - 15:00
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 Bo Brown, survival instructor and author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
