Rock the Barn

Put on your boots and come on down for Dodge’s annual farm and music festival—all while supporting the Dodge Nature Preschool Scholarship Fund!

Jam along to live bands (The Eclectics, Basic and Boring) as spring blooms around the nature center. Bring a blanket to picnic with family and friends. Get up close to farm animals, make dandelion fritters, and ride the hay wagon. Opportunities to support the Scholarship Fund at the event include a bake sale, raffle baskets, lemonade stand, and more.

This year, enjoy added fun celebrating Dodge Nature Preschool’s 25^th anniversary! Special festivities include a brief anniversary program at 3:15 p.m., tours of the new outdoor classrooms at the Preschool, a happy birthday sing-along, a party favor, and special t-shirts and stickers for sale.

TICKETS

General Admission $8
Kids 2 & Under Free
Day-of Tickets $10

Give the gift of nature education

Every child benefits from the outdoor classroom. Financial circumstances should never be a barrier to quality early childhood environmental education. Reduced tuition to Dodge Nature Preschool is available for those who need it to be—but only with your support. Preschool scholarships are community-funded, and your gift will introduce young learners to a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world.

Support the Scholarship Fund by making a donation online.

NEW THIS YEAR! Action Trackchairs with Limitless Cycling

We’re making the event more accessible by partnering with Limitless Cycling to provide Action Trackchairs — all-terrain wheelchairs designed to navigate uneven ground. These innovative chairs will allow individuals with physical or cognitive challenges to fully participate in the day’s festivities.

The Details

• Support Person Required: Users must bring their own support person to assist with transfers if needed.
• For All Ages: The chairs are designed for all ages and come equipped with a chest harness, head support, and attendant control, so the chair can be operated by a support person from behind.
• Safety & Training: Users must sign a liability waiver before use (available onsite) and will receive thoughtful training before heading out.
• Parking & Access: Dedicated parking will be available near the loading zone for easy, stress-free access.
• Safety Notice: Some areas of the event may be off-limits for the chair due to terrain conditions.

Reservations

2 Chairs Available: Pre-reservations are requested and available for the following timeslots:

1. 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Chair A (available)
2. 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Chair B (available)

To reserve a chair, please reach out to Heidi at [email protected] or call 651-789-5236.

A 100% volunteer-run organization, Limitless Cycling is an adaptive outdoor program dedicated to enhancing the mental and physical well-being of the community. They empower individuals of all abilities to experience the outdoors by providing piloted adaptive bicycle and Action Trackchair rides. Through community engagement and volunteerism, they promote inclusion, connection, and improved well-being for seniors, veterans, and those facing mobility challenges.