Dodge Nature Center
Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center encompasses 4 metro nature destinations. The main property in West St. Paul is a 110 acres of environmental education preserve that opened to the public in 2000 as a nature pre-school. The entire 110 acres serves to connect children to nature through creative play in the outdoors.
Dodge Nature Center is a non-profit organization and developments in nature-based play within the organization are on-going dependent on donations.
Elements/Features
Loose Materials for Building
Climbing Area
Natural Water Areas
Open Field
Music Area
Garden
Wildlife Habitats
Sit Spots- Quiet Areas
Interpretive Signage
Naturalist-led programs
*The main goal of this space is to encourage outdoor play without instruction.
Installation Details
Cost: On-going and donation dependent.
Designer: This play area was designed in-house
General Contact for Questions: 651-455-4531