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SUMMARY:Outdoor Learning Day (Grades 1-2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nScreens off—outdoor gear on! Spend a day at Shepard Farm exploring the forest\, prairie\, and farm. Discover the lives of native plants and animals. Enjoy snacks around a campfire you’ll build yourself. Learn\, explore\, and play the Dodge Nature Center way!  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/outdoor-learning-day-grades-1-2-sept28
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T151500
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T140254Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Learning Day (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nScreens off—outdoor gear on! Spend a day at Shepard Farm exploring the forest\, prairie\, and farm. Discover the lives of native plants and animals. Enjoy snacks around a campfire you’ll build yourself. Learn\, explore\, and play the Dodge Nature Center way!  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/outdoor-learning-day-grades-3-5-sept28
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T180000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260721T150323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T153939Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing at Dodge
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist fellows Simone Gingerich-Boberg and Ceili Allder for a 3-week series of movement exploration at Dodge! Each class will bring movement to the outdoors: swoop like a sparrow\, reach like a branch\, and leap like a frog.  \nKids will be introduced to grounding warm-up exercises\, foundational movement techniques\, and investigations of the natural world. Each class will end with an opportunity for participants to apply newfound skills in creating their own movement phrases.  \nThis program is designed for children ages 5–7. Children will participate independently; adults are welcome to stay onsite during the program. Lesson themes will vary. No experience is required! \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/dancing-at-dodge/2026-09-28
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260812T134432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T134543Z
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Basics 1 with Coal Forge (8-session Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for an eight-session dive into the basics of blacksmithing at Dodge’s forge at Shepard Farm! This course is designed to ignite your passion for blacksmithing and introduce you to the seemingly endless ways of shaping iron with fire and hammer. You’ll gain basic knowledge of iron and its characteristics\, an understanding of the dynamics of forging using a coal forge\, and the ability to safely shape iron.  \nBy the end of this class\, you’ll have covered the basic forging processes\, including drawing and tapering\, drifting\, punching\, twisting\, and setting shoulders. You’ll develop those skills through projects such as quick tongs\, scribe/center punch\, round punch/drift\, basic heat treating\, hooks\, multi-hook rack\, trivet…and you’ll know what a clinker is!  \nAttendance at the first class session is required—important safety information will be presented. No experience necessary. All materials and consumables included in class cost.   \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/blacksmithing-basics-1-with-coal-forge-8-session-sept-oct-2026/2026-09-29
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260721T152306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T170029Z
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SUMMARY:Women in the Woods: All About Bees
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nWhat’s the buzz about bees? Join naturalist Pam Welisevich and other women interested in the natural world to dive into the hive and discover the fascinating lives of honeybees! With a drink in hand\, learn how bees communicate\, work together\, and support the plants and foods we depend on.  \nWomen\, female-identifying\, and non-binary adults age 21+ are all welcome at Women in the Woods.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/women-in-the-woods-all-about-bees
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T100000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260721T151227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T151227Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists Olivia and Will for 4-week fall series of Nature Playdates!  \nExplore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at Shepard Farm in fall. Each class will include an inside group gathering time\, a short walk (a quarter- to a half-mile) outside exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, and a closing activity.  \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nThis program is designed for children ages 2–5 years. The $80 cost is per child; an adult must accompany each child at no additional cost. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-playdate/2026-09-30
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260728T150412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T192935Z
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SUMMARY:Build it Yourself: Fishing Bobbers
DESCRIPTION:This program is cancelled. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nFishing can be an expensive sport. Save a little money and learn a new skill by designing and making your own fishing bobbers! Guided by naturalist and experienced fisherman Andy Vang\, you’ll craft one-of-a-kind bobbers using natural materials and leave ready for your next day on the lake.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/build-it-yourself-fishing-bobbers
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260812T134432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T134545Z
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Basics 1 with Coal Forge (8-session Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for an eight-session dive into the basics of blacksmithing at Dodge’s forge at Shepard Farm! This course is designed to ignite your passion for blacksmithing and introduce you to the seemingly endless ways of shaping iron with fire and hammer. You’ll gain basic knowledge of iron and its characteristics\, an understanding of the dynamics of forging using a coal forge\, and the ability to safely shape iron.  \nBy the end of this class\, you’ll have covered the basic forging processes\, including drawing and tapering\, drifting\, punching\, twisting\, and setting shoulders. You’ll develop those skills through projects such as quick tongs\, scribe/center punch\, round punch/drift\, basic heat treating\, hooks\, multi-hook rack\, trivet…and you’ll know what a clinker is!  \nAttendance at the first class session is required—important safety information will be presented. No experience necessary. All materials and consumables included in class cost.   \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/blacksmithing-basics-1-with-coal-forge-8-session-sept-oct-2026/2026-10-01
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260727T212726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T170117Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Painting Party
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin us for a pumpkin painting party at Dodge! We’ll provide everything you need to transform a pumpkin into your own seasonal masterpiece. Spend a relaxing evening painting\, sipping warm apple cider\, and celebrating the beauty of fall.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/pumpkin-painting-party
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260812T134432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T134546Z
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Basics 1 with Coal Forge (8-session Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for an eight-session dive into the basics of blacksmithing at Dodge’s forge at Shepard Farm! This course is designed to ignite your passion for blacksmithing and introduce you to the seemingly endless ways of shaping iron with fire and hammer. You’ll gain basic knowledge of iron and its characteristics\, an understanding of the dynamics of forging using a coal forge\, and the ability to safely shape iron.  \nBy the end of this class\, you’ll have covered the basic forging processes\, including drawing and tapering\, drifting\, punching\, twisting\, and setting shoulders. You’ll develop those skills through projects such as quick tongs\, scribe/center punch\, round punch/drift\, basic heat treating\, hooks\, multi-hook rack\, trivet…and you’ll know what a clinker is!  \nAttendance at the first class session is required—important safety information will be presented. No experience necessary. All materials and consumables included in class cost.   \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/blacksmithing-basics-1-with-coal-forge-8-session-sept-oct-2026/2026-10-06
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T100000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260721T151227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T151227Z
UID:29143-1791363600-1791367200@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists Olivia and Will for 4-week fall series of Nature Playdates!  \nExplore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at Shepard Farm in fall. Each class will include an inside group gathering time\, a short walk (a quarter- to a half-mile) outside exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, and a closing activity.  \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nThis program is designed for children ages 2–5 years. The $80 cost is per child; an adult must accompany each child at no additional cost. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-playdate/2026-10-07
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T205014Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Thursday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-thurs-2026/2026-10-08
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260826T131128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T131202Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Outside
DESCRIPTION:Pride Outside is back! Come to Dodge Nature Center to explore the changing seasons\, learn something new in nature\, and grow into your unique self in the outdoors. You’ll find an affirming community that welcomes students just as they are.  \nPride Outside is an after-school program for 5th-12th grade youth\, of any sexual or gender identity\, and LGBTQIA+ allies.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/pride-outside-4/2026-10-08
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:After-School,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260727T213409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T171817Z
UID:28813-1791482400-1791487800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Build it Yourself: Bead Loom
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nBuild your own bead loom using scrap wood and hardware you may already have around the house! You’ll use an electric hand drill to assemble the loom\, string it\, and prepare it for beading. Then\, learn the basics of bead weaving as you use a beading needle to begin your very first project. At the end of the program\, you’ll take home the loom you built\, a beading needle and beads\, and the start of your first beading project.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/build-it-yourself-bead-loom
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260812T134432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T134547Z
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Basics 1 with Coal Forge (8-session Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for an eight-session dive into the basics of blacksmithing at Dodge’s forge at Shepard Farm! This course is designed to ignite your passion for blacksmithing and introduce you to the seemingly endless ways of shaping iron with fire and hammer. You’ll gain basic knowledge of iron and its characteristics\, an understanding of the dynamics of forging using a coal forge\, and the ability to safely shape iron.  \nBy the end of this class\, you’ll have covered the basic forging processes\, including drawing and tapering\, drifting\, punching\, twisting\, and setting shoulders. You’ll develop those skills through projects such as quick tongs\, scribe/center punch\, round punch/drift\, basic heat treating\, hooks\, multi-hook rack\, trivet…and you’ll know what a clinker is!  \nAttendance at the first class session is required—important safety information will be presented. No experience necessary. All materials and consumables included in class cost.   \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/blacksmithing-basics-1-with-coal-forge-8-session-sept-oct-2026/2026-10-08
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T204827Z
UID:28976-1791536400-1791541800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Friday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-fri-2026/2026-10-09
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T201700Z
UID:28837-1791639000-1791644400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Life Cycles
DESCRIPTION:This program is cancelled. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nLife is always changing in nature! Tiny seeds become towering trees\, eggs hatch into animals\, and mushrooms pop up overnight. Discover the amazing life cycles happening all around us as you meet animal ambassadors and head into the forest for a hands-on hike.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/life-cycles
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Youth
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260826T130007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T175729Z
UID:28943-1791916200-1791923400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Paint by Nature: Raven
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin us for a step-by-step painting class featuring one of Dodge’s animal ambassadors\, Huginn the raven! Naturalist and artist Ashley Johnson will provide all the materials and expert guidance for you to create your very own raven painting. Take a short walk over to the raptor mews to meet Huginn and learn what makes these birds so special. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/paint-by-nature-raven
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143706Z
UID:28504-1792022400-1792108799@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-15
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T171128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T143113Z
UID:29039-1792052100-1792076400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Autumn on the Farm (Grades K-1)
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nEat and play your way around the farm this fall! Meeting farm animals and making fall treats will fill your day as we celebrate the season.  \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-autumn-on-the-farm-grades-k-1
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Autumn-on-the-Farm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T172001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T142943Z
UID:29041-1792052100-1792076400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Wingin' It (​​Grades 2–4​)
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nFly into autumn as we explore the secret lives of birds and how they survive winter in Minnesota. Hike the woods to look and listen for birds and even meet a few up close!  \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-wingin-it-grades-2-4
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Wingin-It.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T173204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T142929Z
UID:29045-1792052100-1792076400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Outdoor Skills (Grades 5-8)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nPractice skills every outdoorsperson needs. Create shelters and learn how to build a good cooking fire. Come ready for an outdoor adventure!  \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-outdoor-skills-grades-5-8
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Outdoor-Skills.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T193219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T141441Z
UID:29053-1792052100-1792076400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Fall Harvest (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nExplore the sights\, sounds\, and tastes of fall. Visit the garden\, woods\, and farm to discover what can be harvested. Learn how to make a good cooking fire and enjoy some toasty treats. \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-fall-harvest-grades-3-5
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fall-Harvest.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T193423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T141141Z
UID:29052-1792052100-1792076400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Trash to Treasure (Grades K-2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nYou don’t need new materials to make art. Explore how you can create using what you already have around you! Build forts in the woods\, practice the art of collage\, and give new life to old objects through sculpture. Let’s get creative!  \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-trash-to-treasure-grades-k-2
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Trash-to-Treasure.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T205014Z
UID:29113-1792054800-1792060200@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Thursday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-thurs-2026/2026-10-15
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nature-Tots-10-8-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143706Z
UID:28506-1792108800-1792195199@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-16
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T175222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T142857Z
UID:29047-1792138500-1792162800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Animal Adventures (Grades K-1)
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nExplore the wonderful world of animals! Search the habitats of Dodge to discover what animals are doing to prepare for winter. Look for clues and use your senses to learn about our wild residents.  \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-animal-adventures-grades-k-1
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Animal-Adventures.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T182459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T142835Z
UID:29049-1792138500-1792162800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Farm Foods (Grades 2-4)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nIt’s harvest time! Spend the day learning where your food comes from as you experience life on the farm. Lend a hand with farm chores\, and after the work is done\, cook a delicious treat to eat. \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n  \n  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-farm-foods-grades-2-4
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Farm-Foods.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T192417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T141620Z
UID:29054-1792138500-1792162800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Farmer for a Day (Grades K-2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nPut on your boots and get ready for a day on the farm! Meet the animals\, lend a hand with farm chores\, play games\, and learn how food makes its way from the farm to your favorite foods.  \nCamp description here \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-farmer-for-a-day-grades-k-2-2
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Farmer-for-a-Day.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260911T192926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T141517Z
UID:29055-1792138500-1792162800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break Camp: Nature's Palette (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nExplore the colors of autumn! Hike through the forest to admire the rainbow of leaves. Learn about camouflage as you meet animal friends. Try your hand at watercolor painting and create your own masterpiece.  \nCamp description here \nInformation You Need to Know\n\nSee Camp Policies & Information for important information like what to bring to camp\, check-in and checkout details\, cancellation policy\, and more. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/fall-break-camp-natures-palette-grades-3-5
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Camps,Fall Break Camp
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Natures-Palette.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192613Z
UID:29197-1792141200-1792146600@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Friday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-fri-2026/2026-10-16
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nature-Tots-10-9-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143707Z
UID:28507-1792195200-1792281599@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-17
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143708Z
UID:28508-1792281600-1792367999@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-18
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143709Z
UID:28509-1792368000-1792454399@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-19
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143710Z
UID:28510-1792454400-1792540799@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-20
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260529T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143711Z
UID:28511-1792540800-1792627199@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-21
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trivia-on-the-Trails-Owl-Trivia-10-15-26.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260817T203834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T203834Z
UID:28888-1792605600-1792611000@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn wild edibles into simple syrups for delicious cocktails! Hike to discover foraged foods that can be collected in Minnesota and mixed into your next favorite drink.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/wild-cocktails-oct-2026
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
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SUMMARY:Trivia on the Trails: Owl Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:As the nights grow longer and the air becomes crisp\, thoughts turn to all things Halloween\, including owls! This fall\, enjoy a relaxing self-guided hike as you test your know who and discover fascinating facts about owls in Minnesota.  \nTrails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/trivia-on-the-trails-owl-trivia/2026-10-22
LOCATION:365 Marie Avenue W\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T205015Z
UID:29114-1792659600-1792665000@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Thursday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-thurs-2026/2026-10-22
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192613Z
UID:29198-1792746000-1792751400@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Friday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-fri-2026/2026-10-23
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260615T160007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T153754Z
UID:28613-1792843200-1792857600@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove! \nTrick-or-treat through the woods\, ride on the tractor-pulled wagon to look for ghosts and goblins\, and meet slithery creatures. Try your luck at field games to win extra treats\, then settle in for some silly science skits that will educate and entertain. Food will be available for purchase while you are enjoying the fall fun. \nTICKETS\n\n\nOnline Tickets $8 \nDay-of Tickets $10 \nKids 2 & Under Free! \n\n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/halloween-extravaganza-2026
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260825T214354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T214354Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join Silvae Spiritus Nature & Forest Therapy\, certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs\, for a guided forest bathing experience!  \nForest bathing is a slow-moving\, deeply sensory\, mindful and “bodyful” walk in nature that has shown to result in measurable physiological\, cognitive\, and emotional benefits. Much like walking meditation or yoga\, these activities can be practiced on one’s own\, almost anywhere\, and yet the benefits greatly increase with regular practice. Forest bathing is significantly more immersive when facilitated by properly trained and certified guides—you’ll be guided by an expert through this program!   \nOver the course of this walk\, you will be given a series of invitations and suggested ways to connect to your natural surroundings. This experience will be mostly silent\, honors each participant’s personal space\, and covers just about 1.5 miles over generally flat surfaces.  \nAt the end of each invitation\, the group will have an opportunity to share a few words of reflection\, integrating the experience both internally and within community. The walk concludes with tea and light snacks.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/full-moon-forest-bathing-2
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260729T193215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T193215Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Meal: Quail Date Night
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your appreciation for where food comes from during this one-of-a-kind date night. Learn the basics of cleaning and preparing quail\, then transform your hard work into a delicious farm-to-table meal.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/know-your-meal-quail-date-night
LOCATION:8946 70th Street S\, Cottage Grove\, MN\, 55016\, United States
GEO:44.8510656;-92.9250669
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CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T205016Z
UID:29115-1793264400-1793269800@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Thursday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending. \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-thurs-2026/2026-10-29
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234803
CREATED:20260904T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192613Z
UID:29199-1793350800-1793356200@www.dodgenaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Tots (Friday Morning Series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is closed. Visit the Activities Calendar for more upcoming programs.\n\nJoin Dodge Nature Preschool teacher Melissa Tobias\, M. Ed.\, for a six-week fall series of Nature Tots classes!  \nCuriosity will guide you through the Nature Tots program where families will explore the woodlands\, farm\, and animals at the nature center. Each class will include a group gathering time\, a short walk outside (a quarter to a half mile) exploring Dodge’s ecosystems\, a small snack\, and a closing song. \nThrough this program\, adults will gain confidence being outdoors with their young child and learn strategies to support their development.  \nNature Tots is designed for children ages 16 months to 3 years old who were born after September 1\, 2023. One caregiver must attend with the child. A child will get the most out of the class if they can move independently over uneven terrain.  \nThe $150 cost is per child attending.  \n
URL:https://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-fri-2026/2026-10-30
LOCATION:1701 Charlton Street\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
GEO:44.8949219;-93.0982894
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CATEGORIES:Families,Preschool
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