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Wildlife Kayak Tours
Venture off the pavement into the quiet parts of Dogwood Canyon as we explore the habitat where Little Indian Creek and Table Rock Lake meet. Join us as we take to the stream in a leisurely wildlife kayaking tour, with opportunities to see Bald Eagle and Great Blue Heron nest sites. Together we will view…
Wildlife Kayak Tours
Venture off the pavement into the quiet parts of Dogwood Canyon as we explore the habitat where Little Indian Creek and Table Rock Lake meet. Join us as we take to the stream in a leisurely wildlife kayaking tour, with opportunities to see Bald Eagle and Great Blue Heron nest sites. Together we will view…
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.
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…
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, or even in your own backyard! 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.
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!
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.
Stone-Aged 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.
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.
Wildlife Kayak Tours
Venture off the pavement into the quiet parts of Dogwood Canyon as we explore the habitat where Little Indian Creek and Table Rock Lake meet. Join us as we take to the stream in a leisurely wildlife kayaking tour, with opportunities to see Bald Eagle and Great Blue Heron nest sites. Together we will view…
Little Indian Lunch Ride
Head to Dogwood Canyon and saddle up for a horseback ride through Little Indian Creek. Geared toward confident beginners, intermediate and advanced riders, this journey through the woods lasts 2.5 hours. Experience side by side riding and trotting if comfortable. Along the way, we'll stop for lunch before heading back to the stables.