Learning is for all ages at Dodge—even teachers! 💚

Green 🐸 Unbothered 💚 On my leaf 🌱 Thriving 🙌 The treefrogs have emerged! These amphibians are common across Minnesota. They spend their summer near wetland and woodland habitat and are even found in residential areas snacking on insects attracted to lights. #NatureOfSummer

It's summer and pollinators are busy at work! Milkweed, a popular plant in prairies and home gardens, uses a tricky technique to get themselves pollinated. Watch this week's #NatureToGo to see this complicated yet amazing process from flower to seed pod ⬇️ youtu.be/VF6Y4tuUdlE

Say hello to the cecropia moth, Minnesota's largest native moth! These two were found in Dodge's prairie, likely pairing up to mate. After the female lays eggs, the hatched caterpillars will cocoon themselves at the end of summer and emerge as moths next spring. #NatureOfSummer

Happy Fourth of July! In this week's #NatureToGo, naturalist Teresa Root shares examples of red, white, and blue that surrounds you in nature. Before the festivities and fireworks, head outdoors to see how many colorful critters and plants you can find. youtu.be/NDVpLrqjTM4

Last month, CHS Inc brought their Spirit of Service Day to Shepard Farm! Their team pulled buckthorn, cleaned up grounds and trails, and cleared the old tennis court for event use. Thank you, volunteers, for improving our spaces that support environmental education at Dodge!

Did you hear Dodge Nature Preschool teachers and students on MPR News yesterday evening? Thank you to MPR team Kyra Miles and Kerem Yücel for visiting the Preschool's outdoor classroom to learn about and share the importance of nature-based learning. 💚 mprnews.org/story/2023/07/…

Remember: Night for Nature is on September 21! Join us at Shepard Farm to party for a purpose—help raise funds so everyone can nourish their need for nature. Let's dance the night away for environmental education! 🕺 Boogie on over to BidPal for tickets: one.bidpal.net/dodge/ticketing

Beary proud of naturalist Mick for representing Dodge and educating Minnesotans!

On #Insight7 hear about an annual farm and music festival, supporting Dodge Nature Center Preschool.