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SUMMARY:Wild Cocktails at Shepard Farm
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a long winter—let’s toast to spring with a celebratory cocktail class!  \nDiscover 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.  \nTo learn more\, visit Wild Cocktails (Cottage Grove) Dodge Nature Center.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/wild-cocktails-at-shepard-farm/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Mushrooming 101 at Shepard Farm
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom 101: Discover the Hidden World of Fungi \nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nShepard Farm\, Cottage Grove \nMushrooms 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 naturalist Andy Vang for an evening dedicated to the basics of mushrooming. \nThis guided trek through the scenic woods of Shepard Farm will teach you how to spot and identify various species that call the local landscape home. It’s the perfect opportunity to sharpen your observation skills and connect with the natural world. \nEvent Details \n\nWho: Adults (18+)\nCost: $10 per person\nLocation: 8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN 55016\nWhat to Bring: Comfortable hiking shoes and a sense of wonder!\n\nTo learn more\, visit Mushrooming 101 (Cottage Grove) Dodge Nature Center
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/mushrooming-101/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
CATEGORIES:Activities
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SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove!  \nTrick-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. Food will be available for purchase while you are enjoying the fall fun.  \nTickets\nOnline: $8 per person\nDay-of at the gate: $10 per person  \nChildren ages 2 and under are free! \nPlease register all attending.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/halloween-extravaganza-2025/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Taste and Learn: Charcuterie
DESCRIPTION:Impress your friends and loved ones with an elegant charcuterie board in this Taste and Learn program!  \nLearn 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 to sample a variety of bites but also learn how to use foods to form flowers and other decorative features. Learning was never so delicious!  \nEach participant will take home their own version of a small charcuterie board.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/taste-and-learn-charcuterie-2025/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Universe in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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\, you can view the sky through 8-inch reflecting telescopes until 10 or 11 p.m. What do you wonder about the universe? Be sure to bring your questions! Staff are ready with answers about everything from amateur astronomy to the latest discoveries of space scientists.\n\nWear comfortable clothing and bug repellant as the temperature dips and mosquitoes emerge after dark.\n\nAges: All AgesCost: Free!
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/universe-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
CATEGORIES:Activities,events,STEM,Summer
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SUMMARY:Nighttime Animals
DESCRIPTION:When the sun goes down\, a whole new world wakes up! Join Dodge Nature Center to hear a fun story about nocturnal animals and get an up-close look at some of these amazing nighttime creatures. Who might you meet after dark? Come and find out!\n\nAge: Adults with children ages 2–Pre-K\n\nCost: $8/person
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/nighttime-animals/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
CATEGORIES:Activities,events,free,Storytimes and Early Learning,Summer
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SUMMARY:Coal Forge Blacksmithing Project Shop: Bottle Opener Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for a one-day blacksmithing workshop at Dodge’s new forge at Shepard Farm. Build your blacksmith skills with a fun and useful project: making a bottler opener! They’re quick to make and can incorporate all basic blacksmithing processes in one compact project. We’ll end class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your new tool—that means a beer or soda is included!\nNo experience necessary. All materials and consumables included in class cost.\nAge: Adults 18+Cost: $95
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/coal-forge-blacksmithing-project-shop-bottle-opener-workshop/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
CATEGORIES:Activities,Crafts and Hobbies,Entertainment,events,Summer
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SUMMARY:Coal Forge Blacksmithing Project Shop: Bottle Opener Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for a one-day blacksmithing workshop at Dodge’s new forge at Shepard Farm. Build your blacksmith skills with a fun and useful project: making a bottler opener! They’re quick to make and can incorporate all basic blacksmithing processes in one compact project. We’ll end class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your new tool—that means a beer or soda is included!\nNo experience necessary. All materials and consumables included in class cost.\nAge: Adults 18+Cost: $95
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/coal-forge-blacksmithing-project-shop-bottle-opener-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
CATEGORIES:Activities,Crafts and Hobbies,Entertainment,events,Summer
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SUMMARY:Locally Grown Theatre Presents: Around the World in 80 Days
DESCRIPTION:Come to Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove to enjoy Around the World in 80 Days\, a free show presented by the folks at Locally Grown Theatre!\n\nHold onto your seats for the original amazing race! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant\, Passepartout\, as they travel across seven continents in an unheard-of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he’s a robber on the run. Danger\, romance and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show.\n\nKnow Before the ShowBring your own blankets or chairs. Access to Shepard Farm is via a one-way road: enter from 70th Street S. and exit on Jamaica Avenue. Parking is available in the paved lot. Indoor\, accessible restrooms will be available. You’re welcome to bring food and drink\, but please bring out what you bring in—Dodge Nature Center is a zero-waste facility.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/locally-grown-theatre-presents-around-the-world-in-80-days/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Locally Grown Theatre Presents: Around the World in 80 Days
DESCRIPTION:Come to Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove to enjoy Around the World in 80 Days\, a free show presented by the folks at Locally Grown Theatre!\n\nHold onto your seats for the original amazing race! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant\, Passepartout\, as they travel across seven continents in an unheard-of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he’s a robber on the run. Danger\, romance and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show.\n\nKnow Before the ShowBring your own blankets or chairs. Access to Shepard Farm is via a one-way road: enter from 70th Street S. and exit on Jamaica Avenue. Parking is available in the paved lot. Indoor\, accessible restrooms will be available. You’re welcome to bring food and drink\, but please bring out what you bring in—Dodge Nature Center is a zero-waste facility.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/locally-grown-theatre-presents-around-the-world-in-80-days/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T200000
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SUMMARY:Locally Grown Theatre Presents: Around the World in 80 Days
DESCRIPTION:Come to Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove to enjoy Around the World in 80 Days\, a free show presented by the folks at Locally Grown Theatre!\n\nHold onto your seats for the original amazing race! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant\, Passepartout\, as they travel across seven continents in an unheard-of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he’s a robber on the run. Danger\, romance and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show.\n\nKnow Before the ShowBring your own blankets or chairs. Access to Shepard Farm is via a one-way road: enter from 70th Street S. and exit on Jamaica Avenue. Parking is available in the paved lot. Indoor\, accessible restrooms will be available. You’re welcome to bring food and drink\, but please bring out what you bring in—Dodge Nature Center is a zero-waste facility.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/locally-grown-theatre-presents-around-the-world-in-80-days/2025-07-11/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T110000
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CREATED:20250606T164753Z
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SUMMARY:Incredible Insects
DESCRIPTION:All bugs are insects—but not all insects are bugs! Join the folks at Shepard Farm and discover what makes an insect an insect. Through hands-on exploration\, observation\, and a bit of digging\, learn where insects live and what makes them so incredible. Be ready to run\, jump\, and get your hands dirty as we search high and low for these tiny creatures of the natural world!\nAge: Adults with children ages 6+Cost: $8/personRegister online: https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/incredible-insects
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/incredible-insects/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
CATEGORIES:Activities,events,STEM
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