Birthday Parties
Create lasting memories, have a birthday party at Springbrook! Birthday Parties (unless otherwise noted) are for children turning 4 - 11. Included in your fee are: a private rental space for two hours, a 45-minute outdoor naturalist program (topics listed below), and access to exhibits and nature trails. Call the nature center (763-572-3588) to book your party today!
Fees and Availability
Fees: $150
Maximum number of attendees: maximum of 15 children and up to five adults
Time slots: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon or 2-4 p.m.
Topics
Check out our birthday party topics.
Animal Tracks and Signs
Are you curious about what creatures live at Springbrook Nature Center? Take a hike to look for clues of animals, using indicators like tracks, scat and even potential homes!
Eco Pirates Scavenger Hunt (ages 4-7)
Arrr! Follow the clues to find the hidden treasure and defeat the beast that protects it!
Fire Building (ages 8+)
Ignite your excitement, camaraderie, and adventure as we celebrate a basic survival need of fire building. Join a naturalist will lead your party to the thrill of mastering the flames!
Fort Building
Get ready for imagination and creative construction! Step into nature to use materials at hand to create one-of-a-kind forts with your friends.
Insect Discovery (April-October)
Learn about the insects within Springbrook’s Prairies. We’ll get up close to the diverse world of insects and how they color our landscapes.
Pond Exploration (April-October)
Dive into the secret world of wetlands! Dip a net or container into our pond and get an up-close view of the creatures that live there.
Reptiles
Hike with a naturalist to learn about Minnesota reptiles. Then come inside to meet one of Springbrook’s very own live residents!
Snowshoeing (three inches of snowpack required)
Let’s explore Springbrook like a snowshoe hare! Put on some snowshoes and see what we can find in the woods while exploring traditional winter recreation.
