Visit Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove for nature hikes, naturalist programs and more!
Have you visited Dodge Nature Center’s newest property? It’s called Shepard Farm, and it opened to the public in April 2022 in Cottage Grove.
This nature destination is open for daily hiking for FREE! On this one-mile hikes you’ll walk amid 100-year-old woods, 1920s-era historic buildings and barns, restored prairie, community gardens, a bee apiary, and animal pastures.
The mile-long trail is open sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. The trailhead is marked by a white kiosk to the west of the parking lot.
The trails are wood-chipped and cross level terrain, which makes it perfect for those of varying ages and abilities.
Particularly in early spring, trails may be wet, muddy, icy or snowy, so be sure to dress for the current conditions.
For more information about Shepard Farm and other activities that are planned each month, visit the Dodge Nature Center website.
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