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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…
Nature Talk
Fly on in to our Nature Center Classroom for an engaging talk about spring's most talented singers, birds! Learn all about these beautiful visitors that you could see while visiting the canyon, or even in your own backyard! 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 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.…
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…
Nature Talk
Fly on in to our Nature Center Classroom for an engaging talk about spring's most talented singers, birds! Learn all about these beautiful visitors that you could see while visiting…
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,…
Nature Talk
Fly on in to our Nature Center Classroom for an engaging talk about spring's most talented singers, birds! Learn all about these beautiful visitors that you could see while visiting…
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…
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…
Nature Talk
Fly on in to our Nature Center Classroom for an engaging talk about spring's most talented singers, birds! Learn all about these beautiful visitors that you could see while visiting…