The Dodge Nature Center Community Garden has existed in various forms since the 1960's. It began as a teaching garden and evolved into a community garden. Since we are joined with a nature center, ecologically friendly gardening is part of our mission and the garden is managed using organic methods. On-site compost for fertilizer and straw mulch are available to gardeners. It has thirty-five 15'x 15' plots available and is open during daylight hours. The garden generally draws from and serves the communities of West St Paul, St Paul's west side, and Mendota Heights.-93.1