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Nature Centers in Minnesota

Minnesota’s nature centers offer opportunities to enjoy and learn about our natural environment. Many have trails, interpretive programs and expert staff, wildlife exhibits, and more. Some of the best known centers focus on particular wildlife species common in Minnesota such as wolves, bears, and eagles.

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  • International Wolf Center

    International Wolf Center

    1396 Hwy 169, Ely
    Northeast > Wilderness & Lakes > Ely
    800-359-9653

    Have a close encounter with our Exhibit Pack as they play, eat, sleep and tussle. Enjoy captivating programs lead by naturalists for kids and adults.
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  • Nature Northwest Project

    Natural Resources Department, Crookston
    Northwest > Red River Valley > Crookston
    218-281-8132


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  • Quarry Hill Nature Center

    701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester
    Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Rochester
    507-281-6114


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  • Westwood Hills Nature Center

    8300 Franklin Ave W, Minneapolis
    Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
    952-924-2500


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  • Dodge Nature Center

    365 Marie Avenue West, West St Paul
    Metro > South Metro > West St Paul
    651-455-4531


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  • Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park - Activities

    Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park - Activities

    21071 County 118, Preston
    Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Preston
    507-352-5111


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  • Tamarack Nature Center

    5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Lake
    Metro > St Croix River Valley > White Bear Lake
    651-407-5350


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  • Lowry Nature Center

    Lowry Nature Center

    7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria
    Metro > West Metro > Victoria
    763-694-7650


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  • Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center

    12805 St Croix Trail, Hastings
    Metro > St Croix River Valley > Hastings
    651-437-4359


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  • Wood Lake Nature Center

    6710 Lake Shore Dr, Richfield
    Metro > South Metro > Richfield
    612-861-9365

    Wood Lake is refuge of an 150 acre marsh, prairie and woodland in the midst of bustling city life. It is open year-round with free admittance.
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  • River Bend Nature Center

    River Bend Nature Center

    1000 Rustad RD - PO Box 186, Faribault
    Southern > Southern Lakes > Faribault
    507-332-7151

    River Bend Nature Center, a 743-acre nature center in the city of Faribault in Southern Minnesota.
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  • Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves

    2659 7th St E, Maplewood
    Metro > St Croix River Valley > Maplewood
    651-249-2170


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  • Houston Nature Center

    Houston Nature Center

    215 W Plum St, Houston
    Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Houston
    (507) 896-4668


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  • Richardson Nature Center

    8737 E. Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington
    Metro > South Metro > Bloomington
    763-694-7676


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  • North American Bear Center

    North American Bear Center

    1926 Highway 169, Ely
    Northeast > Wilderness & Lakes > Ely
    (877) 365-7879

    Science & Nature Center with Live bears in Natural Habitat, Indoor & Outdoor viewing, Video exhibits, Gift Shop, Theatre, Wildlife Gallery,
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  • Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve

    Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Duluth
    Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Duluth
    218-428-6209


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  • Hartley Nature Center

    3001 Woodland Avenue, Duluth
    Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Duluth
    218-724-6735


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  • Wargo Nature Center

    Wargo Nature Center

    Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes
    Metro > North Metro > Lino Lakes
    651-429-8007

    County-operated nature center full of places to explore! Rent canoes to paddle George Watch Lake or Rice Creek.
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  • J.C. Hormel Nature Center

    1304 21st St NE, Austin
    Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Austin
    507-437-7519


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  • Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

    Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

    28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais
    Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Grand Marais
    218-388-9915


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  • Eastman Nature Center & Elm Creek Park Reserve

    13351 Elm Creek Rd, Osseo
    Metro > North Metro > Osseo
    763-694-7700


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  • Oakdale Discovery Center and Nature Preserve

    4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale
    Metro > St Croix River Valley > Oakdale
    651-747-3860

    The Oakdale Discovery Center is located within picturesque Oakdale Nature Preserve. It offers a nature exhibit room with a variety of taxidermy displays, preschool nature programs and event facilities. GPS backpacks for exploration.
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  • Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center

    9096 W Highway 61, Schroeder
    Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Schroeder
    218-663-7679


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  • Harriet Alexander Nature Center

    2520 North Dale Street, Roseville
    Metro > North Metro > Roseville
    651-765-4262


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  • Springbrook Nature Center

    100 85th Ave NW, Fridley
    Metro > North Metro > Fridley
    763-572-3588


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