Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm

Website https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/location/shepard-farm

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  • Outdoor Adventures

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Join Dodge naturalists for a day of science in the snow! Hike the woods of Shepard Farm to discover the secret lives of Minnesota’s wintering animals. Make your own tracks with our kicksleds and snowshoes. See if you have what it takes to survive winter conditions by practicing your fire building and campfire cooking skills. […]

  • Taste and Learn: Chocolate Indulgence

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Rich and creamy or bittersweet and dark, chocolate is a pleasure to indulge on its own or in decadent desserts. Join Dodge naturalists at the new Education Center at Shepard Farm to learn about the cacao plant and how it becomes so many different types of chocolate and its sweet association with Valentine’s Day. You’ll […]

  • Full Moon Hike

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Experience the wonders of the natural world at night during the Full Moon Hike! With Dodge naturalists as your guide, hike snow-covered trails at Shepard Farm, learn about wintertime in Minnesota, and discover the wonders of the night sky. Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at 12 p.m.

    $8

  • Making Maple Sugar

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Get hands on and make your own batch of natural sweetener from Dodge’s woods! Step into the new teaching kitchen inside the Education Center at Shepard Farm to learn the tricks to turning maple syrup into maple sugar. Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at 12 p.m.

    $20

  • Bluebirding 101: Trail Monitoring at Shepard Farm

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Calling all birders! Help monitor and maintain our newest bluebird trail at Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove! From April to August, bluebirds will be nesting in these boxes—we need volunteers to monitor their nesting progress on a weekly basis. You’ll learn all about bluebirds, how to check the boxes, how to record your findings, and how to keep bluebirds safe during their nesting period. Preregistration is required. Registration typically […]

    Free

  • Taste and Learn: Herb Time

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme—for centuries, plants like these have flavored and enhanced foods around the world. Step into the new teaching kitchen inside the Education Center at Shepard Farm to take your cooking up a level! Sample foods made with a variety of herbs, differentiate herbs from spices, discover the health benefits of herbs […]

    $25

  • Morning at Shepard Farm

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    The April 8 event is SOLD OUT. Join a Dodge naturalist for a farm tour of Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove! Meet farm animals as you explore the historic barn, poultry pens, bee apiary, and wide pastures.

    $5

  • Chickens in the Backyard

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Are you thinking about raising chickens in the backyard? Wondering if they’re the right animal for you? Whether you want eggs, a new hobby, or simply a pet, this class will teach you how to successfully raise chickens in your yard. We’ll cover poultry biology, nutrition, housing, and much more. Preregistration is required. Registration closes […]

    $15

  • Discover the Night Science Festival

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Explore the sights and sounds of the nature center at night during the Discover the Night Science Festival! After the sun sets, join naturalists at our Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove for a festival of science. Activities for all ages include: Bat Monitoring and Detection Moth Discovery Night Creature Touch, See, and Listen Table […]

    $10

  • Evening at Shepard Farm

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Join a Dodge naturalist for an evening stroll through our Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove! Meet farm animals as you explore the historic barn, poultry pens, bee apiary, and wide pastures. Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at 12 p.m. Program fees are final and transfers are not permitted.

    $5

  • Locally Grown Theatre Presents: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Whether it’s fishing with Huckleberry Finn, convincing his friends to whitewash Aunt Polly’s fence, or falling in love with Becky Thatcher, nobody loves life more than the irascible Tom Sawyer. Until one night when Tom and his best friend Huckleberry Finn stumble upon a deadly secret. As Tom and Huck embark on the greatest adventure […]

    Free

  • Universe in the Park

    Dodge Nature Center - Shepard Farm 8946 70th street S., Cottage Grove, MN

    Starry summer skies await you and your family! Join staff from the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics at the University of Minnesota outdoors at Dodge for a closer look at outer space. Your evening starts with a short outdoor presentation and slideshow to introduce you to the solar system and the tools astronomers use to study it. Then, […]