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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…
4 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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…
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,
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…
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…
3 events,
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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…
6 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
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.…
Foraging in the Ozarks
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…
4 events,
Welcome Table
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.…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
3 events,
SOLD OUT-Dogwood Canyon-Camp YUCK!
This camp is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Grades 3rd-5th Explore nature’s yuckier side as we set out into the park to find the grossest,…
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…
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,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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…
3 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…
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,
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…
Foraging in the Ozarks
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…
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…
3 events,
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
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.…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
3 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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,
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…
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,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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…
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,
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…
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,
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…
Foraging in the Ozarks
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…
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…
3 events,
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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…
Summer Wine & Dine
Summer Wine & Dine
This event has sold out. Please take a look at our other event offers on our Event Calendar Join us for our Wine and Dine Signature Series at Dogwood Canyon!…
Welcome Table
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.…
3 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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…
3 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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.
3 events,
Foraging in the Ozarks
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
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…
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.
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.
3 events,
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will feature a live animal and is included with park admission.
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will feature a live animal and is 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,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
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.…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
5 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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
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.…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will…
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.
3 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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 out of the vehicle for short observations and investigations to explore the wonders and curiosities the park has to offer. This is a 2 to…
Nature Talk
Nature Talk
While exploring the Nature Center, stop by the classroom for one of our engaging nature talks! Join us as we unveil the truth about the terrifying tarantula! This program will feature a live animal and is 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,
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.
Foraging in the Ozarks
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
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…
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.
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.
5 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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 out of the vehicle for short observations and investigations to explore the wonders and curiosities the park has to offer. This is a 2 to…
Welcome Table
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. Our friendly education staff will be happy to answer questions about exploring the park, observing wildlife, and what to look for while out in the…
Foraging in the Ozarks
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…
4 events,
Canyon Discovery Tours
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 out of the vehicle for short observations and investigations to explore the wonders and curiosities the park has to offer. This is a 2 to…
Welcome Table
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. Our friendly education staff will be happy to answer questions about exploring the park, observing wildlife, and what to look for while out in the…
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.