Are your feet itching for another little adventure these days? Minnesota nature centers are perfect for day trips, especially if you like fresh air and educational fun for the whole family. Out here, you can learn together, explore together, and get much-needed fresh air. These nature centers will be here waiting for you whenever you have time to travel. Time to fill those day trips with fun!

1. Tamarack Nature Center - White Bear Lake, MN
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With 302 acres of beautiful nature preserve to explore, the Tamarack Nature Center must be on your bucket list. Everything from day camps to volunteer work is available, but the play area and garden are a big hit with the kids. Sometimes, you just need to run around for a while.
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2. Westwood Hills Nature Center - Saint Louis Park, MN
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Next on our list is Westwood Hills, a 160-acre area with multiple biomes to explore at your leisure. This little slice of heaven in the city is a bit of peace and quiet, cultivated to be as natural as possible. Though the trails are open daily while the sun is up, the interpretive center is a must-visit if you desire more education and fun!
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3. Ney Nature Center - Henderson, MN
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The biggest of these three nature centers, Ney holds 446 acres of preservation land. Programs and events are a large part of the fun here, and if you can join in on a special day, you and the kids are bound to have tons of fun. Outside of events and day camps, the park trails are a great way to explore the local natural beauty.
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If you’d like to learn more about these Minnesota nature centers, check out the official Tamarack Nature Center, Westwood Hills Nature Center, and Ney Nature Center Facebook pages. If you need more family day trip ideas, check out this month-by-month road trip idea list made just for Minnesota.

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Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110, USA
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, USA
Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Ln, Henderson, MN 56044, USA