Nature Talk
2026-09-27 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Nature Center
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.

Foraging the Ozarks
2026-09-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Dogwood Canyon
Join Bo Brown, wilderness survival instructor and 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 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!

Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
2026-09-30 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-07 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-14 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-19 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Dogwood Canyon
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 Bo Brown, survival instructor and author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.

Amphitheater Talk
2026-10-02 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-09 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-11 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-17 13:00 - 13:30 and 4 more dates
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.

Trapper's Cabin Open House
2026-10-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-18 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Dogwood Canyon
Take a peek inside Johnny Morris’ very own Trapper’s Cabin. Located just 0.3 miles south of the Missouri-Arkansas border on Dogwood Canyon’s paved walking and biking trail, the cabin was built in 1993 as Johnny Morris’ home base during the construction of Dogwood Canyon.
Trapper’s Cabin is free to view with general admission or membership and is open most Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Guests must walk or bike to the location, as tram tours do not stop at the cabin.

Homeschool Days
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09
Homeschool Days offer an opportunity to experience the wonder at each of our Conservation Attractions at a discounted rate, exclusively for students!
Homeschool Days are offered during

Feburary 2nd-6th, 2026
April 6th-10th, 2026
August 24th-28th, 2026
October 5th-9th, 2026

Homeschool students ages 4-18 and their chaperone
* No more than one chaperone/guardian per 2 students
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE:
Student $18 | Adults $25
10% discount at Fish Tales Cafe, Shipwreck Snack Bar, and the gift shop.
DOGWOOD CANYON:
General Admission only. Tours and activities must be purchased separately.
Students $5 | Adults $10
10% off at gift shop
TOP OF THE ROCK
Museum only. Lost Canyon Cave Trail must be purchased separately.
Students $5 | Adults $10
$10 entry fee per vehicle required.
This offer is not available on weekends and/or holidays. Tickets must be purchased at the ticket counter, not available online.
Proof of homeschooling is encouraged. Acceptable proof of homeschooling may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: a daily lesson log, a homeschool association membership card, or a written educational plan book.

Owl Prowl
2026-10-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 20:00
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. We will then start our outdoor adventure with hotdogs and s’mores over the fire before beginning the journey into the park to call and listen for real owls! The second half of this program is outdoors and will finish after dark. Please dress for the weather and wear good, sturdy walking shoes.
Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket, however it is NOT required if arriving after 4:30 p.m. This tour can be canceled at any time due to weather or low registration. In this case, you will be notified using the contact information you provided upon purchase.
What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing. Blankets are optional. Flashlights are optional as well but will NOT be used during the walking portion.
