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Discovery Station
Discovery Station
Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging education opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
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 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 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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
3 events,
Homeschool Days
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 January 2nd - 5th April 1st - 5th October 7th - 11th December 2nd - 6th Homschool students ages 4-18 and their chaperone * No more than one…
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
3 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
3 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
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 through hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
1 event,
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
Eagles of North America
Eagles of North America
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these majestic birds up close and learn their conservation story. Join presenters from Dickerson Park Zoo for an informative talk and encounter with a bald eagle and other birds of prey. Included with park admission.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
1 event,
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
1 event,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
0 events,
1 event,
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
1 event,
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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: snakes, salamanders, toads, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.
2 events,
Eagle Spotting Station
Eagle Spotting Station
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.
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
2 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
3 events,
Guided Winter Watch Tour
Guided Winter Watch Tour
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…
Eagles of North America
Eagles of North America
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these majestic birds up close and learn their conservation story. Join presenters from Dickerson Park Zoo for an informative talk and encounter with a bald eagle and other birds of prey. 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 hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.