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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. Our friendly education staff will be happy to answer questions about exploring the park, observing wildlife, and what to look for while out in the…
Nature Talk
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.
Discovery Station
Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging education opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
Canyon Discovery Tours
Discover the canyon like never before with this private educational guided tour! Experience the park’s unique ecosystems with your own personal park interpreter. Throughout the tour, we’ll stop and hop out of the vehicle for short observations and investigations to explore the wonders and curiosities the park has to offer. This is a 2 to…
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. Our friendly education staff will be happy to answer questions about exploring the park, observing wildlife, and what to look for while out in the…
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!
Nature Talk
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.
Discovery Station
Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging education opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
Dogwood Canyon: Trackin’ & Trappin’
**REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 8 AM!** Grades 6th-8th Ever notice a path in the woods that was too small to be made by humans? The forest is an intersecting highway for many animals we rarely see. Bears, snakes, deer, and raccoons are clever creatures that navigate the park virtually unseen. Join…
Guided Bicycle Tour
Explore the park on two wheels with one of our knowledgeable educators on a guided bicycle tour. Bicycle tours offer the perfect balance of nature adventure as we stroll up the canyon along Dogwood creek. This leisurely 2-hour tour will begin at the bike racks where you will meet your education guide, choose your bike,…
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: snakes, salamanders, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches. Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Canyon Discovery Tours
Discover the canyon like never before with this private educational guided tour! Experience the park’s unique ecosystems with your own personal park interpreter. Throughout the tour, we’ll stop and hop out of the vehicle for short observations and investigations to explore the wonders and curiosities the park has to offer. This is a 2 to…