Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center

Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center Our Location: http://www.google.com/maps/place/45.002356,-92.903982

Friends of Lake Elmo’s Sunfish Lake Park Nature Preserve

Verity had a beautiful walk in the park yesrerday.Of course, as anatiarlist there was a lot of stop and starts for admir...
06/05/2026

Verity had a beautiful walk in the park yesrerday.Of course, as anatiarlist there was a lot of stop and starts for admiration of mother nature!

06/01/2026

Summer Camps started with a visitor!

Summer Camp season began today with our Little Explorers - Into the Woods program. Sold out! So, if you are looking for ...
06/01/2026

Summer Camp season began today with our Little Explorers - Into the Woods program. Sold out! So, if you are looking for something fun to do with you 5 yr. old and under, sign-up today!

06/01/2026

Summer starts with a visit from Pete the pocket gopher!

Medicine Garden is in, and plant species are in the ground. Thanks to Paul Red Elk and Washington Counter Master Gardene...
05/29/2026

Medicine Garden is in, and plant species are in the ground. Thanks to Paul Red Elk and Washington Counter Master Gardeners volunteers for all the sweat and know-how getting this done. Come check out their great work!

Summer Camp Spotlight! Wonder Wednesday: Raptor Mania. Wednesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our one-day, fun-filled...
05/27/2026

Summer Camp Spotlight! Wonder Wednesday: Raptor Mania. Wednesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our one-day, fun-filled, Wonder Wednesdays let kids explore the beautiful outdoor setting and learn about their surrounding environment. It is run by experienced instructors and the days include interpretive education, games, crafts to bring home, free play and hikes.

June 10: Raptor Mania

Owls, eagles, and vultures, oh my! We are delighted to invite the Dodge Nature Center and one of their impressive raptor ambassadors to join us for this special camp. (Ages 5-10)

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ages: 5 and up (varies according to camp topic)

Cost: $85 per camper/per session

This year we will also be opening up our Dodge visit to all families. At 2 p.m. they will be here with a live raptor to entertain and educate us. Want to check it out? You can attend for $5 for up to 4 family members--Wonder Wednesday campers get front row seats.

One of our volunteers, Deb, was out cutting invasives when she saw this snapping turtle laying her eggs. Of course, mama...
05/27/2026

One of our volunteers, Deb, was out cutting invasives when she saw this snapping turtle laying her eggs. Of course, mama picked a really inconvenient spot for her nest--half on the trail! If you're out in the eastern part of the park, and you see this little disturbance, please give it a wide berth. (Thanks, Deb, for the pics!)

Here is some of what's in store this Family Nature Day: Bird Banders will be here, Minnesota Astronomical Society, Minne...
05/26/2026

Here is some of what's in store this Family Nature Day: Bird Banders will be here, Minnesota Astronomical Society, Minnesota Mycological Society, Wild Rivers Conservancy, Mosquito Control (with a giant mosquito), bee keepers, geologists, DR. Paul Red Elk and Barb Williams will be talking about our 3 Sisters and Medicine Gardens, tireless volunteer Deb Meyer will be talking about invasives, Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center will have some live animals--and lots more! Pencil us in, it's a fun morning!

Address

10000 Stillwater Lane N
Lake Elmo, MN
55042

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(651) 408-2838

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