Dodge Nature Center
The Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center is an environmental education organization in Minnesota with 4 metro nature destinations located in West St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Mendota Heights. Founded in 1967 by Olivia Irvine Dodge, the organization was one of the first nature centers in the state of Minnesota. Dodge Nature Center and Preschool are recognized nationally in the field of environmental education.
Dodge has 460+ acres of prairies, hardwood forests, wetlands, miles of open hiking trails, a working farm, orchard, bee apiary, and a variety of animals to discover. Over 60,000 nature experiences are offered annually: day visits, events, programs for all ages, camps, onsite preschool, school outreach, field trips and more. Nourish Your Need For Nature™ by joining us for an upcoming nature experience.
Mission: Providing exceptional experiences in nature through environmental education.