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Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
4 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Stone-Aged Survival Skills Demo
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 to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
Foraging in the Ozarks
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!
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander,…
Discovery Station
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…
1 event,
Discovery Station
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…
0 events,
3 events,
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
5 events,
Painting in the Canyon – Owl Prowl
Painting in the Canyon – Owl Prowl
Join us this October for our special Owl Prowl edition of Painting in the Canyon! Our instructor will lead you step by step to create an owl just in time for those chilly autumn nights. Daily admission is included so come spend a day in nature with us! Check-in begins at 11:45 am so that…
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
4 events,
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your hike to the next level by finding and completing mini activities to complete the mission. Upon completion, return to the Nature Center or Gift Shop…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
4 events,
Foraging in the Ozarks
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!
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
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 world. Join survival Instructor/naturalist Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
1 event,
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl
Join us this October for our Owl Prowls as we celebrate OWL-o-ween 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 over the fire followed by s’mores before beginning the journey into the park to call and…
Discovery Station
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.
7 events,
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
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 world. Join survival Instructor/naturalist Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
Foraging in the Ozarks
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!
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your hike to the next level by finding and completing mini activities to complete the mission. Upon completion, return to the Nature Center or Gift Shop…
4 events,
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your hike to the next level by finding and completing mini activities to complete the mission. Upon completion, return to the Nature Center or Gift Shop…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
4 events,
Foraging in the Ozarks
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!
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
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 world. Join survival Instructor/naturalist Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl
Join us this October for our Owl Prowls as we celebrate OWL-o-ween 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 over the fire followed by s’mores before beginning the journey into the park to call and…
Discovery Station
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…
4 events,
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
4 events,
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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…
1 event,
Discovery Station
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…
1 event,
Discovery Station
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…
2 events,
Discovery Station
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…
4 events,
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in…
Amphitheater Talk
Amphitheater Talk
Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Get an inside look at one of the most secretive critters in the park, bats! This program is included with park admission.
6 events,
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
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 world. Join survival Instructor/naturalist Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
Foraging in the Ozarks
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!
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Stop by the Treehouse to visit our Mission Conservation Table and begin your agent training! Download our all new mobile gaming app to begin your virtual scavenger hunt! Take your hike to the next level by finding and completing mini activities to complete the mission. Upon completion, return to the Nature Center or Gift Shop…
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
Discovery Station
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.
2 events,
Critter Encounter
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,…
Discovery Station
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.
4 events,
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
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 world. Join survival Instructor/naturalist Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
Foraging in the Ozarks
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!
Critter Encounter
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, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Specific animals may include opportunities to touch). Encounters are open, walk-up experiences and are included with park admission.
2 events,
Trailside Science
Trailside Science
Be sure to stop by our trailside activity stations while you’re out in the canyon! The station will feature a rotation of wildlife artifacts, table top activities and information about plants and wildlife in the Park. Talk with our knowledgeable staff and learn something new about the natural wonders that call this place home.
Discovery Station
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.
4 events,
Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo
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…
Foraging in the Ozarks
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…
Trailside Science
Trailside Science
Be sure to stop by our trailside activity stations while you’re out in the canyon! The station will feature a rotation of wildlife artifacts, table top activities and information about…