Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day!

Magic comes to Westwood Hills Nature Center! For the fifth enchanting year, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts in collaboration with the Westwood Hills Nature Center hosts the third Opening Day Festival for the Trail of Small Wonders on Monday, July 7, 4:30 to 8 pm.

The grand unveiling of the Trail of Small Wonders features a miniature world of tiny handmade dwellings for fairies, elves, gnomes and perhaps a few trolls, as well as butterfly stilt walkers, live music, storytelling, face painting, hands-on art stations, and magic and puppet shows.

Come dressed as your favorite woodland character and meander along the ADA accessible trails to explore the enchanting abodes created by people of all ages in the community. You might discover a little home on top of a tree stump, nestled among stones and moss, or hanging from branches.

Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at 8300 West Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park.

The installation is on view July 7-28, sunrise to sunset. No appointment is necessary. The Nature Center is located at 8300 W Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. The Interpretive Center building is open Monday through Friday, 8 am -4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 pm. For more information on the Nature Center, see their website.

2025 Small Wonders Workshops

Want to make a small wonder and display it on the trail? Learn how to make your own enchanted dwelling at community workshops led by Wendy Freshman and Liz Pangerl at Westwood Hills Nature Center. All the supplies and natural materials are provided in the fee-based classes, including miniature hand-made ceramic doors. If you want to create your own small wonder at home, peruse the Small Wonders Idea Booklet and video above! Workshop Registration will be open February 26th at 8 am.

Thanks to the City of St. Louis Park, Westwood Hills Nature Center, and the artists who create magical Small Wonders for the installation.