Delve deep into the history surrounding Bigfoot, Mothman, Wapaloosie and other cryptids reported across the state in “Minnesota Uncovered” on Friday, Dec. 8 from 3–5 p.m. at Dodge Nature Center’s Main Property in West Saint Paul. Are they real or folklore?

This event is open to adults. The cost is $8 per participant. Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at noon. Program fees are nonrefundable, and transfers are not permitted.

Meet Dodge’s native cold-blooded creatures and learn about their strategies for survival in the prairies, wetlands, and forests of our local area in the hands-on program “Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota” on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 10–11:30 a.m. at Dodge Nature Center’s Main Property in West Saint Paul.

This event is open to adults. The cost is $8 per participant. Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at noon. Program fees are nonrefundable, and transfers are not permitted.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice and the shortest day of the year outdoors at the Dodge Nature Center’s Main Property in West Saint Paul on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. This guided hike, with naturalists, leads participants through the wintry woods to a bonfire with marshmallows, hot drinks, and stories.

This event is for all ages. The cost is $8 per participant. Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at noon. Program fees are nonrefundable, and transfers are not permitted.

For more information on these events or to register go to dodgenaturecenter.org.