Nature Pathways Early Learning Center
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Our Mission: Nurturing early learners, inspiring educators, and engaging families — together with nature
Nature Pathways is a nature and farm based preschool, child care & Summer Camp for children from 16 months to 6 years of age. Ron and Phyllis Ettinger opened the school at 1588 South Victoria in 1971, overlooking the city of St. The 7 acre model farm offers half and full day preschool program
03/24/2026
Help us spread the word by sharing this post. We're still enrolling for Summer (with limited availability) and Fall.
Tour availability for Thursday 3/26 and Friday 3/27.
03/23/2026
From Sap to Syrup to Pancakes!
When enough sap was collected from the Maple Trees, the Investigators and Explorers watched as John boiled the sap over the evaporator, and then finished it off over the stove.
We then celebrated with pancakes and fresh syrup. Everyone was able to take home their own mini jar of syrup to share with their family.
Interested in learning more about Nature Pathways and our Summer Camp and/or School Year program? We have availability for tours this week on Thursday or Friday. You can reach us at [email protected] to schedule a visit.
03/15/2026
Are you curious how the farm animals handle snow storms?
Most of the farm animals at Nature Pathways have thick fur coats that keep them warm, and they all have shelters that provide protection from the wind and snow. The chickens stay inside their coop, and the snow doesn't stop them from laying eggs. As a senior goat, Banjo has food delivered right to the door!
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1588 Victoria Road S
Mendota Heights, MN
55118
