Nature Center

Nature Center

Directions

The Westwood Hills Nature Center is located in the northwest corner of St. Louis Park, just south of I-394 and east of Highway 169. Parking and admission are free. Pets are not allowed anywhere in the Westwood Hills Nature Center and bikes are not allowed on any of the trails.

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Westwood Camera Camp pictures & videos

Click here for Yellow Team video

Click here Green Team video

Click here for Red Team video

Day Four: 

Westwood Camera Camp Day Four photos (2 pictures shot & selected by each camper).

Blue Group alphabet photos

Green Group alphabet photos

Red Group alphabet photos 

Yellow Group alphabet photos

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Brick House

Looking for a unique place for your next meeting or seminar for up to 30 people? This house features a large central room complete with a gas fireplace, two rooms for breakout activities, a full kitchen, and bathroom. Plus, a porch looks over the beautiful grounds of this home adjacent to the Nature Center. Available year-round, except...

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Pavillion

This new pavilion, located near the playground, has an open design that seats up to 25 people. Windows on three sides of this fully accessible building offer beautiful views of the Nature Center grounds and the state-of-the-art playground. The building also features a restroom and a sink.  It's a great place for meetings, parties, and more!

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Nature Center Park Packs

Park Packs include: Self-guided hikes; tools for investigation; art activities; poetry, stories, music and games. Stop by the Nature Center to check out a pack on: Insects, Ponds, Reptiles and Amphibians, Night, Mammals, Wildflowers, Forests and Trees, or Birds. For more information, please call (952) 924-2544. Picture ID and valid credit card are...

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Westwood Hills Nature Center

Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored prairie. The preserve is beautiful throughout the seasons and provides homes for many animals including deer, fox, mink and owls. Westwood Naturalists conduct year-round programs to increase visitors understanding and appreciation of our natural world. The...

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