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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, author of Foraging the Ozarks, 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…

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, author of Foraging the Ozarks, to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and…

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

While exploring the park, stop by the Nature Center Classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Slither on in and join us to learn about the snakes of Missouri! This program will include live animals. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature with us

Nature Talk

While exploring the park, stop by the Nature Center Classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Slither on in and join us to learn about the snakes of Missouri! This program will include live animals. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature with us

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

While exploring the park, stop by the Nature Center Classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Slither on in and join us to learn about the snakes of Missouri! This program will include live animals. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature with us

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.

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.…

Nature Talk

While exploring the park, stop by the Nature Center Classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Slither on in and join us to learn about the snakes of Missouri! This program will include live animals. Check adventure planner for times and come talk nature with us