The Woodbury Animal Humane Society is located just off Woodbury Drive on Hudson Road. People can adopt dogs and cats as well as small mammals such as rabbits and rats. Birds are also available for adoption. The building was also an animal shelter before the Humane Society took over.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park is located on Pilot Knob Road at the intersection of Carriage Hills Drive. This enormous park offers 13 miles of nature trails for hiking, 10 miles of horse trails, 6 miles of mountain bike trails, campgrounds, a visitors center, a fishing pier, and kayak and canoe rentals for $8 an hour or $35 a day for the 5-mile portage trail including paddles and life vests. Grills and picnic tables are also available. The visitors center provides maps, courses, vending machines and restrooms, and will even loan visitors fishing gear.
Sunday worship service at Spirit of Life begins every Sunday at 10:00am, with Communion celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Childcare is provided during the worship service. Following the service, Sunday School classes are offered for children and adults. A Youth Program is available, which includes service activities as well as fun monthly group events.
Adventure awaits at Cascade Bay Waterpark, which is located just 10 minutes from Mall of America and in the heart of Eagan. Cascade Bay is an outdoor waterpark that guarantees fun for all ages. Take a relaxing float around the lazy river, try your courage on one of the waterpark's four slides or just splash and swim in the large leisure pool.
For the little ones, Cascade Bay has a zero-entry pool area equipped with its own small pirate slide. When visitors need a break from the water fun, they can enjoy a round of mini-golf at Captain Course.
Mount Olivet states as its vision to bring the life and ministry of God to the church and to the world. The church offers ministries for everyone, including groups for men, women, students, young adults, kids, Hispanics and seniors. Mount Olivet's music ministry offers opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists and ensembles, as well as technical individuals trained to work with the audio and visual equipment. Services are held several times during the week, including Sunday morning and evening, as well as Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
St. Mary's Health Clinic, a free clinic for the community, is available at Mount Olivet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 651-287-7777.
The recently remodeled Ramsey County Library is an impressive, modern, airy two-story building that can be found along Hamline, just north of County Road B. The first floor is mostly magazines, kids books, and teen lit as well as DVDs and CDs. It also includes a large computer lab. The second floor has more computers as well as an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction books. The library also includes limited seating for people who'd like to read a little of a book before deciding if they want to check it out.
Dakota Woodlands began assisting families on November 25, 1981. It was originally located in West St. Paul, and moved to Eagan in June of 1995. Dakota County interviews the women before they can live at Dakota Woodlands. Although men typically do not reside at this location, sometimes they live at Dakota Woodlands with their wife and family (if they have children).
Once a woman resides at Dakota Woodlands, she is given a room that has been decorated with matching linens, drapes, rugs, a rocking chair and a TV. There are different size rooms at Dakota Woodlands, some people have bigger families and receive a bigger room. The resident will share a bathroom with an adjoining room, similar to a dormitory.
Dakota Woodlands offers its residents a computer room, which is open 24hrs per day, child care (open Mon-Fri, 9am - 8pm), a playroom, lounges to visit with guests, a commercial grade stove and oven, barbeque grills, a playground, bikes and picnic tables.
Residents take turns cooking and cleaning, unless there are volunteers. Residents have a punch card in which they get "punches" for all the tasks they've completed. Once their card is full, they can turn their card or cards in for items to buy.
While at this location, they learn how to be a responsible renter, take healthy cooking classes, and learn techniques for stress management.
The average woman's stay is 61 days, however, there is no deadline. Dakota Woodlands offers lots of services to its residents, including tutoring for those women working on getting their GED. Dakota Woodlands pays for their GED, as well.
Child residents can also receive tutoring four days a week. The families decide if it is something they want their child participating in. Children receive "punches" on their punch card too for the homework help/tutoring.
Dakota Woodlands can house up to 22 families at a time, and it has about 110 families total each year. Most families move on to permanent living once they've left Dakota Woodlands. Once a woman has left, Dakota Woodlands staff members follow up with them. The women have a support network for up to two years.
Volunteers have several different areas inside Dakota Woodlands that they can work in. There is a room inside Dakota Woodlands stocked with donated clothes, coats, mittens, shoes, etc. Or a volunteer may feel more comfortable working with children for the day. Whichever it is, Dakota Woodlands Volunteer Coordinator, Patty, would love to help you decide what would be the best fit for you!
For more information on volunteering call 651-456-9110 or e-mail [email protected] .
Eastern Lutheran Church mission is to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ. Eastern Lutheran conducts services of worship for all ages.
Instrumental and vocal groups enhance services. Youth and Family Ministries provided from youth through high school and Service and Outreach reaches out to the community in need and the Global Mission makes a difference in the world.
CHRISTchurch is a non-denominational Christian church. The Sunday service features upbeat, contemporary Christian music with the church's own band, followed with teaching by one of the pastors. A secure, safe nursery is available for infants and small children up to two years old. Older kids, age two through sixth grade can attend Sunday School classes after the service. Many opportunities are available for further involvement, including groups for women, men, youth and other small groups.