ANCA CONNECTS: Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, MN

Thursday, May 1 — 9am-4:30pm CT

Join us for a day of professional development and networking at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

This CONNECTS program offers you the opportunity to connect with peers while learning about the operations of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. You’ll also be able to explore Dodge Nature Center, seeing their operations firsthand.

Participants will be able to choose from an assortment of facilitated discussions, sessions where all participants contribute to the conversation. These discussions are an excellent opportunity to share with your peers, learn new ideas, discuss trends in the profession, and work together to find solutions.

This program is for any professional at a nature center, outdoor school, or related organization. We welcome both ANCA members and non-members along with professionals from outside Minnesota to attend.

Registration

Registration for this event will open in March.

About Dodge Nature Center

Founded in 1967, Dodge Nature Center was one of the first nature centers in the state of Minnesota and a pioneer in environmental education. Dodge is a nonprofit organization operating on 460+ acres of nature preserve across four properties within the cities of West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and Cottage Grove.

The nature center provides environmental and agricultural experiences for thousands of people every year through field trips, outreach, public programs, day camps, community events, and a nationally recognized nature-based preschool. Dodge's four properties feature 8+ miles of hiking trails, restored prairies, woodlands, wetlands, abundant local wildlife, and flourishing native habitat. Highlights include community gardens, a working model farm, raptor mews, and a bee apiary. Trails are free to explore from sunrise to sunset, every day of the year.

Location

Address: 1701 Charlton Street / West St. Paul, MN 55118