Public Programs

Upcoming Public Programs

Home School Program: Maple Syrup Time FULL March 11 – March 11 Kindergarteners to 12th Graders

Celebrate the return of spring by tapping a maple tree and learning the process of turning sap into syrup. You'll even get to sample some of the deliciousness!

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It's Tree Tappin' Time! - March 13 March 13 – March 13 Preschoolers to Seniors

March is tree tappin’ time at Dodge!  Join a naturalist and experience the time honored practice of turning maple tree sap into syrup.  Learn the history of maple ... more details

It's Tree Tappin' Time! - March 20 March 20 – March 20 Preschoolers to Seniors

March is tree tappin’ time at Dodge!  Join a naturalist and experience the time honored practice of turning maple tree sap into syrup.  Learn the history of maple ... more details

It's Tree Tappin' Time! - March 27 March 27 – March 27 Preschoolers to Seniors

March is tree tappin’ time at Dodge!  Join a naturalist and experience the time honored practice of turning maple tree sap into syrup.  Learn the history of maple ... more details

Home School Program: Hens and Roosters April 8 – April 8 Kindergarteners to 12th Graders

It's egg-laying time at the farm! Come meet some of the Dodge chickens as we get up close to compare breeds and learn ALL about chickens.

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Family Adventures in Nature: Spring Arrivals April 10 – April 10 Kindergarteners to Seniors

Family Adventures in Nature is a monthly Saturday program is designed especially for families with children in grades K-3, but it will be enjoyed by all ages.

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Let's Take a Hike for Grown-Ups: April 14 April 14 – April 14 Adults to Seniors

Join a naturalist for an evening hike on the Dodge Nature Center property.  The pace will be comfortable but good shoes will be necessary for hilly terrain.  We’ll ... more details

Minnesota Rock History and Fossil Collecting April 24 – April 24 1st Graders to Seniors

Hike through the Lilydale Brickyards where shale, sandstone, limestone, underground springs, and caves abound.  Scramble up rocky ravines and search through clay pits to find ... more details

Let's Take a Hike for Grown-Ups: May 12 May 12 – May 12 Adults to Seniors

Here’s another opportunity for grown-ups to take an evening hike with a naturalisit on Dodge Nature Center property.  This evening our program will emphasize evening sounds ... more details

Home School Program: Aquatic Life May 13 – May 13 Kindergarteners to 12th Graders

Collect, observe, and study aquatic plants and animals in this hands-on exploration around Dodge Nature Center.

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