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Cave Tour and Historic Hike
October 28, 1:30 PM —
2:30 PM
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 cave is a s
hort ten minute hike from the Nature Center. All ages are welcome to participate, however, portions of the hike are not stroller or wheelchair friendly.
Cave tours are followed by an optional hike to a historic feature in the park. This month's site is the Quarry.
Registration for cave tours is limited. Call ahead to reserve your spot: 507-328-3950.
MonthDate and Topics
Feb
3 - | Bird Banding Program |
17 - | Critter Sunday: Owls |
24 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
Mar
3 - | Bird Banding Program |
10 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
17 - | Critter Sunday: Goodness Snakes |
24 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
31 - | Nature Sunday: - Maple Syruping |
Apr
7 - | Bird Banding Program |
14 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
21 - | Critter Sunday: Frogs and Toads |
28 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
May
5 - | Bird Banding Program |
12 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
19 - | Critter Sunday: Worms & Decomposers |
26 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
Jun
2 - | Bird Banding Program |
9 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
23 - | Cave Tour and History Hike |
Every Day at Quarry Hill
