Wilderness in the City

Wilderness in the City Advocating for Lebanon Hills Regional Park and the preservation of urban natural spaces. 🌿

Wilderness in the City is dedicated to preserving urban natural areas for future generations through natural resource stewardship, community outreach, and advocacy. Our current focus centers on Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Dakota County. We support preserving the natural qualities, wilderness character and sense of place that are the public's intrinsic value of this park. As established in the f

ramework and guidelines of the park's past master plans, we support a vision which:

1. Prioritizes natural resource stewardship and preservation of wildlife habitat.

2. Supports minimal development – only that which is necessary for nature based recreation.

3. Builds community based partnerships with volunteer groups and outdoor organizations.

4. Promotes the park as a unique destination with programming to support a natural park. Wilderness in the City is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Eagan, Minnesota.

04/12/2026

Dakota County is seeking volunteers to be a part of the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP). As part of a community-based team, volunteers will evaluate the health of wetlands by collecting data on various plants and small water creatures like beetles, bugs and snails. No background experience is necessary, and all training and equipment is provided.
Pull on a pair of waders this summer and register now through May 15: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/027c1bca-37ac-4dd1-9ade-b6eb99513aab/ActivityCategory/75343/1

02/17/2026

Love seeing these options so more people can get out to enjoy nature in our favorite forever wild park!

Northern lights like we saw last night are a beautiful reminder of why it’s so important to learn about light pollution ...
11/13/2025

Northern lights like we saw last night are a beautiful reminder of why it’s so important to learn about light pollution and protect our local natural areas. ✨

Hope you all had a chance to enjoy the show—share your photos if you captured any!

Open House this Friday to learn and provide input on the Lebanon Hills Greenway project. Hope to see you there!
10/02/2025

Open House this Friday to learn and provide input on the Lebanon Hills Greenway project. Hope to see you there!

Join us on Friday, October 3rd from 3:30pm - 6:30pm at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center to learn about the Lebanon Hills Greenway project and share your input on:

• Final design development of Inver Grove Height and Eagan segment
• Landscaping and visual management planning
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center trail connection options

Your feedback will help shape this important trail project for our community. We'll have project displays and staff available to answer questions throughout the event.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to create a greenway that serves everyone! For more project information: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/PlannedConstruction/MendotaLebanon

Know someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about protecting our local parks natural resources? Dakota County...
08/01/2025

Know someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about protecting our local parks natural resources? Dakota County is hiring a Seasonal Wildlife Technician for this fall and winter. A great opportunity for students or anyone interested in gaining hands on natural resources experience!

Apply by Monday, August 4. Tag a friend who should check this out in the comments!

Looking for an activity this Saturday morning? Check out the family friendly event at Jenson Lake supporting native plan...
06/27/2025

Looking for an activity this Saturday morning? Check out the family friendly event at Jenson Lake supporting native planting in Lebanon Hills Regional Park!

Details: Saturday, June 28, 9-11am
Register through the county's volunteer app, Better Impact. Link below!

General Description Help us showcase what Minnesota natives have to offer while supporting healthy habitats in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Habitat Stewards focus on maintaining areas that have been planted with native grasses and wildflowers in highly visible areas of our parks. These locations pro...

06/17/2025
Blooms are out in Lebanon Hills --- can you name them all? Hit the trails to see them yourself!
06/16/2025

Blooms are out in Lebanon Hills --- can you name them all? Hit the trails to see them yourself!

Great work planting native plants happening at Lebanon Hills! 🌱 Check out this info from the county to join in!
06/03/2025

Great work planting native plants happening at Lebanon Hills! 🌱 Check out this info from the county to join in!

Tomorrow is another chance to be a voice for nature at the county's open house for the draft 2050 parks vision plan. We'...
05/08/2025

Tomorrow is another chance to be a voice for nature at the county's open house for the draft 2050 parks vision plan. We'll see you there at 5:30pm!

Enjoy sunrise sights at Lebanon Hills.
05/06/2025

Enjoy sunrise sights at Lebanon Hills.

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