Ask a Naturalist
Do you have a nature curiosity or question? Ask a Dodge naturalist!
Submit your inquiries (and include any photos or videos) and a naturalist will respond by email or on Instagram and Facebook.
Nourish Your Need for Nature™
Since 1967, Dodge Nature Center and Preschool has been connecting children and adults to nature. Our mission is to provide exceptional experiences in nature through environmental education. We invite you to hike our trails, join an upcoming program, and more.
Plan Your VisitWhat's new
Rock the Barn returns May 17
Giddy on up to the nature center on Saturday, May 17 for Rock the Barn, our annual farm and music festival! Fun for all ages includes live bands, pony rides, farm babies, and more.
We’ll be celebrating Dodge Nature Preschool’s 25th anniversary with a happy birthday sing-along, party favors, and a special t-shirt and stickers for sale. Don’t miss out on a rockin’ afternoon!
Join the Dodge Hiking Challenge
Hit the trails! Explore all four Dodge properties and earn a super cool sticker. Along the way, you’ll discover unique habitats, local wildlife and plants, and more.
Grab a hiking buddy and get started.
