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McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Savage, Minnesota

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Picturesque educational venue featuring trails for walking and a butterfly garden, plus areas for picnics and weddings.

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Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

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🏷️ Scenic Views

“The sunset hit the venue perfectly and the place was very informational.”

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What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 77 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 9 mentions

“This was a gorgeous space to host an intimate wedding event for a Minneapolis couple!”

From the reviews

This was a gorgeous space to host an intimate wedding event for a Minneapolis couple! We had such a lovely time capturing the festivities across the beautiful grounds!

★★★★★ — Storyteller, Oct 2022

Beautiful place to see nature and energy efficient ways to build. Parking lot is not large and is shared with the adjacent ball parks. Beautiful spot for a wedding.

★★★★★ — Kathy, May 2018

I've been here a few times to cater events... Great location for a small to medium size wedding...

★★★★★ — Gerret, Sep 2017

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Where to find McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center

13550 Dakota Ave S, Savage, MN55378

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