Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm

Address
8946 70th street S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Get Directions
Website https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/location/shepard-farm?msclkid=d7c9356eb12611ecb341050b4d8568fa

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  • Universe in the Park at Shepard Farm

    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, as weather permits, […]

    FREE

  • Dodge After Dark: Fireflies

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

    Summer nights are alive with the glow of fireflies! Spend an evening after dark at the nature center learning all about these fascinating insects and what makes them glow. Hike with a naturalist as dusk approaches to search for fireflies and other nighttime wildlife. Age: FamiliesCost: $10Register online: https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fireflies-2026

    $10

  • Fire Building Basics

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

    Learn fire building skills for your next camping trip or backyard bonfire! Try your hand at “old technology” like flint and steel & friction methods, and good old-fashioned matches as you spark and grow a flame. Get to know the materials that make a good fire, from tinder and kindling to fuel wood. You’ll leave […]

    $20

  • Trunk to Treetop

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

    Trees help people and animals in so many ways—they give us oxygen, food, and shelter. Come explore Shepard Farm’s 100-year-old woods through games and hands-on activities as you learn all about trees. You’ll leave with lots of fun, tree-mendous discoveries! Age: Kids entering grades 1–3Cost: $10Register online: https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trunk-to-treetop

    $10

  • Wild Cocktails at Shepard Farm

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

    It’s been a long winter—let’s toast to spring with a celebratory cocktail class!  Discover the edible plants growing right in your backyard and learn how to transform them into delicious, seasonal drinks. Sip, savor, and celebrate the flavors of spring.  To learn more, visit Wild Cocktails (Cottage Grove) Dodge Nature Center.

    $35

  • Mushrooming 101 at Shepard Farm

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

    Mushroom 101: Discover the Hidden World of Fungi Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Shepard Farm, Cottage Grove Mushrooms are an essential—and often mysterious—part of our local ecosystem. Whether they are hiding under fallen leaves or perched on ancient oak trees, fungi are all around us! Join experienced forager and Dodge […]

    $10

  • Halloween Extravaganza

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

    Let’s celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove!  Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride on the tractor-pulled wagon to look for ghosts and goblins, and meet slithery creatures. Try your luck at field games to win extra treats, then settle in for some silly science skits that will educate and entertain. […]

    $8

  • Taste and Learn: Charcuterie

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

    Impress your friends and loved ones with an elegant charcuterie board in this Taste and Learn program!  Learn about the history of charcuterie, which types of foods are commonly used, how to create a charcuterie board to match a specific theme, and the art of arranging foods in creative, eye-catching displays. You’ll not only get […]

    $25