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™ on our trails or by joining a nature program.

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Nature Without Barriers

Dodge’s many ambassador animals bring environmental education to schools, libraries, and senior centers — reaching those who may not otherwise have access to nature.

Program prices are intentionally kept low, scholarship funds are available to those who need it, and trails are free to enjoy every day of the year.

Your year-end donation will help reduce barriers for all who have a desire to connect with the natural world.

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Join the Dodge Hiking Challenge

Hit the trails! Explore all four Dodge properties and earn a super cool sticker. Along the way, you’ll discover unique habitats, local wildlife and plants, and more.

Grab a hiking buddy and get started.

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Ask a Naturalist

Do you have a nature question you want answered, an animal or plant that you don’t recognize? Ask a Dodge naturalist!

Submit your questions (and include any photos or videos), and a naturalist will respond by email or on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

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Your donation makes nature education happen.

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