HistoryWSC was founded as a federally funded research facility in 1976, in order to observe and document the physiology and behavior of a captive p...
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Wargo Nature Center is an outdoor learning center designed to be used by the entire community. Thanks to the completion of construction on Hi...
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Mission Statement: The mission of Springbrook Nature Center is to preserve the integrity of and enable access to the natural resource base in order...
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The 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve is one of the largest in the seven-county metropolitan area and contains some of the most sig...
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The Chuckie Lundquist Park is the hub for youth activity! The outdoor ice rink is available to rent for community events such as birthday parties...
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At 4,900 acres, Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest of Three Rivers' parks. This park features amenities for almost every outdoor activity, inclu...
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Every national wildlife refuge was created for a special purpose. Some were created to protect migratory birds, others to protect threatened or end...
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Located just 20 minutes from downtown St. Paul, Minn., Tamarack Nature Center is a 320-acre preserve within Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park in...
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Established in 1974 as part of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, The Raptor Center rehabilitates more than 700 sick and i...
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History & Mission
Principal of the Year 2008Photo by Elena Wolk, student in the 2008 Digital Nature Photography summer camp.Our mission is to ...
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Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored prairie. The preserve is beautiful throughout the seaso...
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The Oakdale Discovery Center is nestled in the picturesque Oakdale Nature Preserve at 4444 Hadley Avenue. The award-winning facility provides...
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Our MissionTo enhance awareness and understanding of land, water and wildlife resources; to empower the community to become stewards of the environ...
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Mission Statement:Wood Lake's mission is to provide the public with high-quality experiences in recreation and environmental education programs, ac...
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The Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center is an environmental education and habitat restoration organization located on 322 acres in the heart of West ...
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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1976 to provide habitat for a large number of migratory waterfowl, fish, and other wil...
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Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is a 30,000 acre property of wetlands, brush prairies, and forests scattered across a gently rolling landscape. It is lo...
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Located within Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Richardson Nature Center is the largest of Three Rivers' nature centers. Inside, enjoy colorful clay mosai...
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