Dodge Nature Center

460+ Acres Across Four Properties

Dodge Nature Center is a private nonprofit with 460+ acres of nature preserve across four properties - Main and Marie in West St. Paul, Lilly in Mendota Heights, and Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove. The Main Property (110 acres) hosts the onsite nature preschool, working sustainable farm, and raptor program.

Camps, Preschool & Family Programs

Year-round programming spans early childhood through teen. Programs include:
- Nature-based preschool (onsite)
- Summer day camps
- School field trips
- Birthday parties
- Public family programs
- Community events
- Raptor encounters

What's Included

• Trail and farm access during programs
• Live animal meet-and-greets
• Hands-on farm and nature activities

Experience

Twin Cities' best private nature center for kids - working farm + raptors + preschool. Strong fit for families wanting consistent nature programming across age groups. Located in West St. Paul, accessible from St. Paul.