Winter equipment rental
Get outside and enjoy the fun and activities of the winter season! Snowshoes and kicksleds are available to rent and use at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Check out equipment at the interpretive center front desk during regular business hours. Snowshoes and kicksleds must be returned 30 minutes prior to building closing. Driver’s license and a credit card are required for deposit on all rentals.
Scout programs
Equipment available
FEE
Snowshoes (minimum 6-inch snow base) Kicksleds
$5 per hour (resident) / $6 (non-resident) $5 per hour (resident) / $6 (non-resident)
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for your scouting needs. We can customize our programs to meet your specific badge requirements, special awards and service projects. These activities provide scouts with the opportunity to build character and leadership, connect to the community, discover new things, collaborate with other scouts and have fun in an outdoor environment. Our facility includes wetland, prairie and forest habitats which are ideal for exploration and service projects. Call 952.924.2544 to learn more.
Service projects
Looking for a service project for your community, scout or service group? Westwood can provide opportunities for park cleanups, plantings or other projects. Call 952.924.2544 to schedule one.
Home school programs AGES 5+
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO CHARGE FOR SUPERVISING ADULT.
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for home school science learning activities! We can customize our recreation and natural history programs to fit a variety of ages and learning needs. Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling a visit for a small group or homeschool cooperative.
www.stlouispark.org/whnc • 952.924.2544
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AGES 4+ The new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party. Birthday parties include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gifts and food in a private party room. The cost includes the two-hour room rental. Party guests will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, tableware and presents.
Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays. FEE
$110 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)
December 2021 – March 2022
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