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SUMMARY:Universe in the Park at Shepard Farm
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.  \nYour 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 p.m.  \nWhat 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.  \nWear comfortable clothing and bug repellant as the temperature dips and mosquitoes emerge after dark.  \nTo learn more\, visit Universe in the Park (Cottage Grove) Dodge Nature Center.
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/universe-in-the-park-at-shepard-farm/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Dodge After Dark: Fireflies
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAge: FamiliesCost: $10Register online: https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fireflies-2026
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/dodge-after-dark-fireflies/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Fire Building Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 ready for a summer full of nights around the fire.\nAge: Adults 16+Cost: $20Register online: https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/…/fire-building…
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/fire-building-basics/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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SUMMARY:Trunk to Treetop
DESCRIPTION: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!\nAge: Kids entering grades 1–3Cost: $10Register online: https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trunk-to-treetop
URL:https://discovercottagegrove.com/event/trunk-to-treetop/
LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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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
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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.
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LOCATION:Dodge Nature Center – Shepard Farm\, 8946 70th street S.\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016
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