Get ready for an adventure!  We will trek to Quarry Hill’s historic cave in search of eight legged critters!  Learn about what makes spiders unique and see their amazing webbed homes! Strollers are welcome on the walk to the cave. Quarry Hill will provide flashlights.

There are seven native Minnesota snake species at the nature center. From flexible jaws to smelling with their tongue, snakes are charming! Slither in and coil up while a naturalist introduces you to a variety of snakes and their scaly goodness.

Quarry Hill Park was formerly the grounds of the Rochester State Hospital. Learn about some of the Park's historic structures before a short hike to tour the sandstone storage cave, carved in 1882.