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Foraging in the Ozarks
Join wilderness survival instructor and naturalist Bo Brown, 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…
Foraging in the Ozarks
Join wilderness survival instructor and naturalist Bo Brown, 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…
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,…
Stone-Age 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…
Traveling Trailside
Be sure to stop by our mobile trailside station while you’re out in the canyon! This station will feature a rotation of wildlife artifacts, information about plants and animals in…
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,…
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you…
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…
Owl Prowl
Join us this autumn as we go on a prowl for owls in the Canyon! The evening will begin with a live owl encounter followed by an owl pellet dissection.…
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…
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.…
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater 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.