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National Hunting and Fishing Day
Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! Swing by the education station that will be set up in the park where we will introduce some fishing basics, along with an opportunity…
Eagles of North America
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these majestic birds up close and learn their conservation story. Join presenters from Dickerson Park Zoo for an informative talk and encounter with a…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! We will be slowing it down and talking about a creature that…
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! We will be slowing it down and talking about a creature that…
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…
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…
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.