Guided Trail Hike at Shepard Farm

This hike is now full.  Please check our Activities Calendar for other upcoming hikes and programs.

Want to get to know Shepard Farm, Dodge Nature Center’s newest property in Cottage Grove? Join trained Dodge volunteers for a guided trail hike through the big woods. On this 45-minute hike, you’ll be introduced to the wildlife, environment and historic character of Shepard Farm.

This hike is free and open to the public! No experience necessary—people of all ages and activity levels welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.

COVID-19 Safety

This program will be held mostly outdoors, with CDC and MN Department of Health procedures in place. Based on current guidelines and community levels, face masks are optional for all participants and staff. Dodge continues to monitor COVID-19 levels to determine our masking policy.