Rescued and unable to live in the wild, our Saw-whet owl will tell you all about herself and why she 'gives a hoot' about living at Quarry Hill. She may even share a bit about other owls in her owl community.

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.

Fins, scales and fish tales. Join a Quarry Hill naturalist to learn about these underwater creatures through story, art, a walk to the frozen pond, and a chance to feed the fish in the Quarry Hill aquarium. Advance registration requested.

Experience the beauty of birds up close as you try your hand at trapping, netting, banding and releasing birds.

Fins, scales and fish tales. Join a Quarry Hill naturalist to learn about these underwater creatures through story, art, a walk to the frozen pond, and a chance to feed the fish in the Quarry Hill aquarium. Advance registration requested.

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.

Turtles, dinosaurs, snakes and Ostrich - so many animals lay eggs and no two are the same! Compare eggs and create your own egg during this 'egg-citing' experience. Story, art and an outdoor hike await you and your 2-5 year old! Advance registration requested.

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.

Nature's colors are returning after a long white and brown winter! Come and learn what nature's colors mean and head outdoors in search of the beautiful rainbow of colors springing up all around.

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.

No homework required during this three-day mini camp for grades K-6. Spend your days off enjoying some good-natured fun with a Quarry Hill naturalist discovering the many signs of spring emerging in the park. Explorers, investigators, photographers - read on to see which camp is designed especially for your age group.

No homework required during this three-day mini camp for grades K-6. Spend your days off enjoying some good-natured fun with a Quarry Hill naturalist discovering the many signs of spring emerging in the park. Explorers, investigators, photographers - read on to see which camp is designed especially for your age group.

No homework required during this three-day mini camp for grades K-6. Spend your days off enjoying some good-natured fun with a Quarry Hill naturalist discovering the many signs of spring emerging in the park. Explorers, investigators, photographers - read on to see which camp is designed especially for your age group.

Bring your sweet tooth and discover the natural sugars of MN maple trees.Learn how maple syrup is harvested and made and then head outside for a tapping and collecting demonstration. 

Wiggly and wonderful, earthworms hide in the ground without making a sound. Discover what amazing ways earthworms help other plants and animals.

Experience the beauty of birds up close as you try your hand at trapping, netting, banding and releasing birds.

Wiggly and wonderful, earthworms hide in the ground without making a sound. Discover what amazing ways earthworms help other plants and animals.

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.

Ribbit, croak, and sing. Our frogs have plenty to say about their lifestyle at Quarry Hill. We might even see some of their friends on a quick trip out to the pond.

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.

So many animal babies arrive in the spring! Can they walk or swim at birth? Do they look like a grown up animal? Join in for some animal baby show and tell and a short hike to search for animal babies in the park.

Experience the beauty of birds up close as you try your hand at trapping, netting, banding and releasing birds.

So many animal babies arrive in the spring! Can they walk or swim at birth? Do they look like a grown up animal? Join in for some animal baby show and tell and a short hike to search for animal babies in the park.

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.

Vegetables, fruits, trees, plants, flowers, weeds, bugs and more - it's growing season! Discover what grows in the gardens around Quarry Hill and create your garden art.

'Open a can of worms' with a Quarry Hill Naturalist during this adventure into the wonderful world of worms. Learn about earthworms, worm compost and other decomposers.

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.

Experience the beauty of birds up close as you try your hand at trapping, netting, banding and releasing birds.

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.

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.

The Nature Center building will be closed for staff development. 

The park is open dawn to dusk. 

The Nature Center building will be closed for staff development. 

The park is open dawn to dusk. 

The Nature Center is closed for staff development. 

The park is open dawn to dusk.