Nature Center Trail Map
Eastman Nature Center is nestled in the sugar maple floodplain forest of Rush Creek. It was named after Whitney H. Eastman, an avid birdwatcher and nature center fundraiser. The Center houses three classrooms, an interactive exhibit area, a stream diorama, a glass-sided beehive, kids' puppet and book nook, and pioneer artifacts. Sneak a peak at live Minnesota frogs, salamanders, turtles, and snakes. View our bird feeders and wildlife pool from floor-to-ceiling picture windows.
Explore the nearby display gardens, floating boardwalk, pond observation blind, amphitheater, orienteering courses, and demonstrative plantings for wildlife. Eastman is connected to the paved bike and the cross-country ski trails, as well as five miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails – great for photography or bird watching.
Opportunities to enhance your experience are available through cell phone audio stops, trail guide sheets, exploration kits, and interpretive signs. Just down the trail, let your children play ‘wild’ in the Nature Exploration Area. Kids can dig, climb, make a fort or dam, and engage their imaginations, while adults play along or observe nearby.
22nd Annual Nature Photography Contest
Eastman Nature Center is sponsoring its annual photography contest to promote interest in the outdoors and photography, and to provide an opportunity for amateur photographers to display their work at the nature center. See details.
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In addition to providing fun and educational programs for school and other groups, Eastman Nature Center is also host to summer camps and birthday parties.
We rely on the support of volunteers to maintain the high quality programs and operations at our nature centers. If you're interested in becoming an important part of our team of volunteers, please contact us.
