EVENTS

A NATURALLY GOOD TIME FOR ALL

There’s a beautiful world to explore. Let’s experience nature together!

 

Party on the Prairie

A Naturally Inspired Fundraising Gala for Quarry Hill Nature Center

September 20, 2025

 

Tickets available July 20.

 

 

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MN PAiR Artist IN Residence 

The City of Rochester and Olmsted County are participating in the Creating Belonging in Minnesota Parks — Artist Residency Pilot Program.

Cassandra Buck has been selected as a to create public art at Quarry HIll, Cascade Lake and Oxbow Park. 

Art installation and public participation dates forthcoming. 

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Monarch Fest

August 21, 3-6 PM

Help catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies as they migrate through our area on their journey south to Mexico.
 

Free and open to all.

 

 

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MN PAiR Artist IN Residence 

Fall Festival is a carnival style outdoor event. Activities include nature games, eco-friendly crafts, candle rolling, cave tours, canoeing, rock climbing, pumpkin decorating and more. Hot dogs, popcorn and beverages.

Admission to the festival is free.
Food and activity tickets are available for purchase at the gate for $1/ticket. Food and activities range from 1-4 tickets.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of Quarry Hill Nature Center.

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