Quarry Hill Nature Center
Description
Quarry Hill Nature Center is located in 329 acre Quarry Hill Park, often referred to as the "jewel" of the Rochester Park system. The Nature Center is admission free and features many exhibits that are sure to engage both children and adults.
Inside the Nature Center features:
Exploration Hall with natural science touch tables
1,700 gallon Minnesota fish aquarium
Live reptiles, birds and amphibians
Indoor observation beehive
Bird-watching room
Children & Natural Science Library
Life-size T-Rex skull replica
Ski & Snowshoe rentals
Classroom and event space
Outside the park features paved bike & dirt hiking trails, a 3 acre pond that's great for fishing & wildlife viewing, restored oak savanna, an historical man-made sandstone cave and a Limestone fossil quarry.
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facebook.comTonight! This program is still happening at Quarry Hill Nature Center even though we are closed for renovations. Parking and the program space is accessible through the front doors. Join in!
Renovations Day 1 - Our thanks goes out to the Rochester Parks staff who took on the monumental task of dismantling the large fish aquarium along with other heavy duty demo. With their expertise, the tank came down in just a few short hours. After 25 years of use, we make way for an updated habitat with state of the art filtration for our fish.
King of the hill. #birdyourworld
We sat down with the Post Bulletin to talk about the big picture and the exciting details of the Exploration Hall renovation. Everything is changing, but we will still be the Quarry Hill you know and love. Stay in touch here and on our Instagram!
This is Rocket Pride in action! JM students from the Environment Club are making quick work of emptying the rock from our fish aquarium! Join us in thanking them!
In preparation for our Exploration Hall renovations, our fish went on a road trip and are enjoying their temporary home in the DNR mussel lab in Lake City. More later on their exciting trip....
Kid scientists in action tomorrow!
Not your typical songbird at the feeder this morning!
After five years of planning, we couldn't be more excited to go behind the scenes for a few weeks to begin the finishing touches on our renovation. The transformation will be worth the wait!
Chippy and his sweet ride, this fluffy pink backpack, were left behind at the Nature Center... someone's missing him - is it you?
Enjoy the sparkling winter landscape on a candlelit trail. Bring your sweetheart or come with friends for an enjoyable evening in nature. Champagne and sweets will be served by a crackling fire. Equipment is provided by Quarry Hill. Alternate activities will be provided in the case of poor snow/trail conditions. Must be 21+ to register. Pre-registration required. $20 per adult $15 per Friend Member
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