Dodge Nature Center

An awesome nature experience in the heart of a city. Take time to be in nature and turn off your cell— just be!

One of the off the beaten path things to do and enjoy this preserve. Only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Robert Street shopping and fast food row. Pack a picnic or grab fast food and spend...

beautiful

Must see, this is an amazing space! Really family friendly and so much to see and do. We will be back soon.

A favorite destination for free family hiking

Dodge is a full nature center with many different programs and outdoor educational opportunities. Our kids have gone there for different EE and outdoor ed learning through school. This post is about t...

Fresh donuts

I am not usually big on donuts, but this place has great fresh warm donuts regularly. The service is wonderful it’s run by a family who almost always know the customers by name. A wonderful experience...

Wonderful

A true gem within Dakota County. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The trails are always well-maintained. And the wildlife is abundant - particularly in Fall when the apples begin to drop and t...