Programs & Events
Support Quarry Hill
Support Quarry Hill by volunteering or joining our non-profit friends group.
Please visit the Get Involved section to learn more.
Classes for Families
We have a wide range of classes available to families of all ages. Pre-registration is recommended for all classes, unless noted, to ensure placement. Classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends. To sign up for classes, call Quarry Hill (328-3950) or register by printing and mailing the registration form. Registration may be done with cash, check, or credit card. Friends members discount, when available, is listed with the class write-ups.
| Sundays at Quarry Hill |
Programs for adults, families, etc., are offered on most sundays. All programs start at 1:30 pm and last approximately one hour. Due to space limitations, pre-registration is strongly recommended, especially for the cave tours. |
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Fee: $2 Adult / $1 Child |
Bird Sundays |
| The first sunday is reserved for birds! We will talk about our bird related topic of the month and activities will typically include trapping, netting, banding, and releasing of birds. |
Dates
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Topic |
December 4 |
Audubon Bird Count |
January 8 |
Our Little Chickadees |
February 5 |
Bossy Bluejays |
March 4 |
Colorful Cardinals |
Cave Sundays |
| Find out about the history of Quarry Hill Park with a tour of our man-made sandstone caves. The cave is a short 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. There will be an optional hike after the cave tour to a featured site. Pre-registration is strongly recommended for cave tours to ensure placement. |
Dates
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Featured Site |
November 13 & 27 |
Cave & Cemetery |
December 11 |
Cave & Climbing Wall |
January 15 & 29 |
Cave & Drop Structure |
February 12 & 26 |
Cave & Pond |
March |
No Cave Tours offered. |
Critter Sundays |
| Our focus will be on one or more of Quarry Hill's resident live animals. Learn what makes them special and if they are hungary, possibly watch them eat. |
Dates
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Topic |
November 20 |
Minnesota Owls |
December 18 |
Silly Over Snakes |
January 22 |
Going Batty Over Bats |
February 19 |
Rockin' Raptors |
March |
No program offered. |
Nature Sundays |
| Join us as we explore an outdoor topic that will include a hike or activity. |
Dates
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Topic |
January 1 |
Snow Tracks |