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 (281-6114) or register by printing and mailing the registration form. Registration may be done with cash, check, or credit card. Friends members (FM) discount, when available, is listed with the class write-ups.
| Sundays at Quarry Hill |
| Programs for adults, families, scout groups, etc., will be offered on most sundays. All programs start at 1:30 pm and last approximately one hour. Registration not required, but space is limited. |
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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. |
September 5th |
Hawk Kettles & Migrating Birds |
October 3rd |
Waves of Whitethroats |
November 7th |
Jumpin' Juncos |
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 |
September 12th & 26th
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Cave and Reservoir |
October 10th & 24th
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Cave and Quarry |
November 14th & 28th |
Cave and Rock Wall |
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. |
October 17th |
A Log's Life |
November 21st |
Minnesota Turtles |
Nature Sundays |
| Join us as we explore an outdoor topic that will include a hike or activity. |
October 31st |
Animal Survival Game Trails |