BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dogwood Canyon - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dogwood Canyon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dogwood Canyon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T113000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241111T143007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T143007Z UID:10007177-1753176600-1753183800@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Canyon Discovery Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed. \nReservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nPlease Note: \nThis 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. \nTo 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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/canyon-discovery-tours/2025-07-22/ CATEGORIES:Education,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_Canyon-Discovery_Tour_001_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T123000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250608T193026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T164237Z UID:10008672-1753268400-1753273800@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Foraging the Ozarks DESCRIPTION: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 of local archaeology. Bring binoculars if you have them\, as there’s always a possibility to see beautiful songbirds and other Ozarks wildlife! \nThis walk is a slow mosey within 0.2-miles of the Nature Center. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/foraging-the-ozarks-2/2025-07-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DC_DogwoodCAD17-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T140000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T132744Z UID:10008663-1753275600-1753279200@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-8-3/2025-07-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T150000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250608T193509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T164928Z UID:10008678-1753277400-1753282800@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Stone-Age Survival Skills DESCRIPTION: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 and naturalist Bo Brown\, author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands\, to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/stone-age-survival-skills-2/2025-07-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/shutterstock_555811084-scaled-e1747932397666.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T131624Z UID:10007940-1753351200-1753354800@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-7-2-2/2025-07-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T140000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T132744Z UID:10008664-1753362000-1753365600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-8-3/2025-07-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T201330Z UID:10007899-1753437600-1753441200@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Welcome Table DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/welcome-table-4/2025-07-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DWC_FrontEntranceWide-cutout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T150000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250414T144850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T171706Z UID:10008560-1753448400-1753455600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Creek Crawl Adventure DESCRIPTION:We ALL live downstream! Meet your aquatic neighbors on this immersive underwater adventure! Come crawl the creek with us as we explore an Ozarks stream using underwater viewers and snorkels to observe diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats. Learn about watersheds and what you can do to ensure we have healthy streams for years to come. This activity will include wading in up to 2 feet of water and walking on uneven\, sometimes slippery surfaces. Snorkels and masks will be made available as optional equipment for those interested but are not required to participate. Guests must provide their own towels and drinking water! Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nRestrictions: Ages 8+ only. Children under 18 need accompanied by an adult \nAmenities to Guests: Snorkel\, mask\, underwater viewing tools\, and life vests are provided by request. \nPlease Note: This tour can be canceled at any time due to extreme weather. In this case\, you will be notified using the contact information you provided upon purchase. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/creek-crawl/2025-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_DWC_Activities_CreekCrawlAdventure_Header_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T113000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241111T143007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T143007Z UID:10007178-1753522200-1753529400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Canyon Discovery Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed. \nReservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nPlease Note: \nThis 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. \nTo 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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/canyon-discovery-tours/2025-07-26/ CATEGORIES:Education,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_Canyon-Discovery_Tour_001_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T201330Z UID:10007900-1753524000-1753527600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Welcome Table DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/welcome-table-4/2025-07-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DWC_FrontEntranceWide-cutout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T133000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T211434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201013Z UID:10007912-1753534800-1753536600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Nature Talk DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/nature-talk-2/2025-07-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230531_100127-scaled-e1703861694424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T160000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T204032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201421Z UID:10007924-1753538400-1753545600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Discovery Station DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/discovery-station-6/2025-07-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DWC-Kids-Area.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T113000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241111T143007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T143007Z UID:10007179-1753608600-1753615800@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Canyon Discovery Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed. \nReservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nPlease Note: \nThis 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. \nTo 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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/canyon-discovery-tours/2025-07-27/ CATEGORIES:Education,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_Canyon-Discovery_Tour_001_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T201330Z UID:10007901-1753610400-1753614000@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Welcome Table DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/welcome-table-4/2025-07-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DWC_FrontEntranceWide-cutout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T133000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T211434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201013Z UID:10007913-1753621200-1753623000@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Nature Talk DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/nature-talk-2/2025-07-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230531_100127-scaled-e1703861694424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T160000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241115T204032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201421Z UID:10007925-1753624800-1753632000@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Discovery Station DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/discovery-station-6/2025-07-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DWC-Kids-Area.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T131624Z UID:10007941-1753696800-1753700400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-7-2-2/2025-07-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T140000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T132744Z UID:10008665-1753707600-1753711200@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-8-3/2025-07-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T113000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241111T143007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T143007Z UID:10007180-1753781400-1753788600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Canyon Discovery Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed. \nReservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nPlease Note: \nThis 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. \nTo 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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/canyon-discovery-tours/2025-07-29/ CATEGORIES:Education,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_Canyon-Discovery_Tour_001_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T123000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250608T193026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T164237Z UID:10008673-1753873200-1753878600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Foraging the Ozarks DESCRIPTION: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 of local archaeology. Bring binoculars if you have them\, as there’s always a possibility to see beautiful songbirds and other Ozarks wildlife! \nThis walk is a slow mosey within 0.2-miles of the Nature Center. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/foraging-the-ozarks-2/2025-07-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DC_DogwoodCAD17-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T140000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T132744Z UID:10008667-1753880400-1753884000@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-8-3/2025-07-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T150000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250608T193509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T164928Z UID:10008679-1753882200-1753887600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Stone-Age Survival Skills DESCRIPTION: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 and naturalist Bo Brown\, author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands\, to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/stone-age-survival-skills-2/2025-07-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/shutterstock_555811084-scaled-e1747932397666.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T131624Z UID:10007944-1753956000-1753959600@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-7-2-2/2025-07-31/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T140000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250620T133515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T132744Z UID:10008668-1753966800-1753970400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Critter Encounter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/critter-encounter-8-3/2025-07-31/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230109_131412-scaled-e1702573707819.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241116T194435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T143748Z UID:10008010-1754042400-1754046000@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Welcome Table DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/welcome-table-5/2025-08-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DWC_FrontEntranceWide-cutout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T150000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20250414T144850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T171706Z UID:10008561-1754053200-1754060400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Creek Crawl Adventure DESCRIPTION:We ALL live downstream! Meet your aquatic neighbors on this immersive underwater adventure! Come crawl the creek with us as we explore an Ozarks stream using underwater viewers and snorkels to observe diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats. Learn about watersheds and what you can do to ensure we have healthy streams for years to come. This activity will include wading in up to 2 feet of water and walking on uneven\, sometimes slippery surfaces. Snorkels and masks will be made available as optional equipment for those interested but are not required to participate. Guests must provide their own towels and drinking water! Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nRestrictions: Ages 8+ only. Children under 18 need accompanied by an adult \nAmenities to Guests: Snorkel\, mask\, underwater viewing tools\, and life vests are provided by request. \nPlease Note: This tour can be canceled at any time due to extreme weather. In this case\, you will be notified using the contact information you provided upon purchase. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/creek-crawl/2025-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_DWC_Activities_CreekCrawlAdventure_Header_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T113000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241111T143007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T143007Z UID:10007181-1754127000-1754134200@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Canyon Discovery Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed. \nReservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket. \nPlease Note: \nThis 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. \nTo 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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/canyon-discovery-tours/2025-08-02/ CATEGORIES:Education,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_Canyon-Discovery_Tour_001_900x600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241116T194435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T143748Z UID:10008011-1754128800-1754132400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Welcome Table DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/welcome-table-5/2025-08-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DWC_FrontEntranceWide-cutout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T133000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241116T194136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201133Z UID:10007996-1754139600-1754141400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Nature Talk DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/nature-talk-3/2025-08-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20221111_112658-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000 DTSTAMP:20250815T203946 CREATED:20241116T193307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201303Z UID:10007965-1754143200-1754150400@dogwoodcanyon.org SUMMARY:Discovery Station DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/event/discovery-station-7/2025-08-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dogwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DWC-Kids-Area.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR