Dogwood Canyon

Discovery Station
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.

Eagle Spotting Station
2025-12-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 09:30 - 11:30
Visit our eagle spotting station out in the park to learn about our winter migration of bald eagles and have a chance at spotting one of these majestic birds in the wild! This station is mobile and follows where the eagles have been spotted.

Guided Winter Watch Tour
2025-12-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-08 09:30 - 11:30 and 4 more dates
Grab your binoculars and join us for a unique winter wildlife tour via warm shuttle van! Explore the park at its most serene season as we cruise up the canyon in search of our captivating winter residents. With a special focus on spotting wild bald eagles, this tour is also an excellent opportunity for nature and wildlife photographers!
Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.
Dress for the season and be mindful that the tour will last up to 2 hours.

Critter Encounter
2025-12-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
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, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
