Kids playing at Dodge Nature Preschool.

Dodge Nature Preschool Celebrates 25 Years

Thanks to West St. Paul Chiropractic and Fraidy Cats for their support.

Dodge Nature Preschool will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Rock the Barn farm and music festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The preschool was one of the first nature preschools in the U.S. and a leader in early childhood environmental education.

More than 3,500 students have attended Dodge Nature Preschool since it opened in 2000. Those kids get a chance to go outside every day, regardless of the weather.

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“Research continues to show the benefits to children’s wellbeing and healthy development when they spend time outside,” said Preschool Director Amy Warzybok.

Rock the Barn

  • When: Saturday, May 17 from 3 to 6 p.m., with a brief anniversary program at 3:15 p.m.
  • Where: Dodge Nature Center, Charlton entrance at 1701 Charlton Street.
  • What: Pony rides, music performances from The Eclectics and Basic and Boring, hay wagon rides, bake sale, and more.
  • Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 the day of, kids 2 and under are free.

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