Events from July 14 – July 19 | Dogwood Canyon

Canyon Discovery Tours

EDU Department — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0000

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 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed.

Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.

Please Note:

This tour is done by Tracker. If guests are in wheelchairs and/or have limited mobility that may require special assistance, contact our Reservations line at 417-348-3326. Please give at least 48 hours of advance notice.

To protect the wellbeing of our guests and guides, Canyon Discovery Tours may be cancelled at any time due to extreme weather conditions. In this case, you will be notified using the contact information you provided upon purchase.

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Welcome Table

EDU Department — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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 canyon.

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Nature Talk

EDU Department — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Stop by our Nature Center classroom for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you for your canyon experience! This 20-30 minute program is included with park admission.

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Discovery Station

EDU Department — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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Canyon Discovery Tours

EDU Department — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0000

This is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed.

Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.

Please Note:

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Welcome Table

EDU Department — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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Nature Talk

EDU Department — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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Discovery Station

EDU Department — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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Traveling Trailside

EDU Department — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Be sure to stop by our mobile trailside station while you’re out in the canyon! This station will feature a rotation of wildlife artifacts, information about plants and animals in the park, and the potential of up-close discoveries and wildlife spotting. Chat with our knowledgeable staff and learn something new about the natural wonders that call this place home!

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Critter Encounter

EDU Department — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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