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Nourish Your Need for Nature™

Since 1967, Dodge has been connecting children and adults to nature. With a mission to provide exceptional experiences in nature through environmental education, Dodge Nature Center and Preschool are nationally recognized. Nourish Your Need For Nature™ by joining an upcoming nature experience.

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Winter Fun Fest is coming!

The South Robert Street Business Association, in association with Dodge Nature Center, is proud to present the 5th annual West St. Paul Winter Fun Fest! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22. Free admission for all.

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Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Mar. 7th

Full Moon Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)

Monday, Mar. 9th

One organization, four locations

Main Property

West St. Paul, MN

Marie Property

West St. Paul, MN

Lilly Property

Mendota Heights, MN

Shepard Farm

Cottage Grove, MN
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Research Dodge history and financials. Meet the Staff and Board of Directors.

About Dodge

Bringing the natural world into children's lives, right from the start.

Dodge Nature Preschool provides a quality early childhood environment. This nature-based education meets a child's developmental needs, while initiating them into a lifelong and meaningful relationship with the natural world.

Dodge Nature Preschool

Bring the group, or have Dodge come your way

Engage students in an outdoor classroom with more than 40 different curriculum topics to choose from.

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Get Involved

Dodge Nature Center is a nonprofit organization, offerings are made possible by donations from the public, companies, and thanks to volunteers. Learn how you can make an impact.

Support Dodge

As a privately funded nature center, your donation makes nature education happen.

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Share your talents

Check out seasonal ways to give back through volunteering.

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