Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Women Walking - March 18 MARCH 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hilltop Classroom, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Cost: $20 Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each […]
Experience all the Octagon House Museum has to offer on this exclusive and behind the scenes tour. Learn about the trendy Octagon House architectural style, the family origins and Hudson history. Discover why settlers came to Hudson, why Hudson became a burgeoning city center on the edge of civilization. Explore nooks and crannies not included […]
We are hosting an open house from 1-3 p.m. on September 10t to share the mission of River Valley Riders with the community. Event highlights include a tour of the new facility, demonstrations of therapeutic horseback riding, meet and greet with one of RVR’s therapy horses, light refreshments, family-friendly games, face painting and door prizes.
From 5-7 p.m. on February 3, Belwin Conservancy will host Midwinter Family Fun. This night of free outdoor activities features hikes through the snow guided by Belwin naturalists, stargazing with Minnesota Astronomical Society and s’mores around several campfires. The event is free and will take place at the Hilltop Classroom at the Education Site. Don't […]
Join us for a morning of exploring the world of winter. We will look for signs of life and figure out how animals survive the cold. Dress in layers and come prepared to spend most of the time outside on the trail. Registration is required. To register, go to belwin.org/events.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to connect with our solar system. Look through a safe telescope and solar glasses to watch the moon pass in front of the sun. Wrap your head around what an eclipse really is as you ponder the wonders of the universe. The eclipse starts at 12:50 p.m. and ends at […]
This night of free outdoor activities features hikes through the snow guided by Belwin naturalists, stargazing, and s’mores around campfires. Enjoy an evening stroll around Belwin’s Oxbow Trails while listening for the spring calls of our native frogs (Spring Peepers, Wood Frogs, Chorus Frogs). Dress for the weather. This is a rain or shine event.
Mark your calendars for a day of nature walks, speakers, live music and service projects. The 2024 EarthFest theme is "Why do we care about prairies?" and will highlight the almost 500 acres of restored prairie at Wild River State Park. April 27, 2024 is a free entrance day and the 41st annual celebration of […]
Join Belwin Conservancy’s naturalist Lynette Anderson and vocal coach/song leader extraordinaire Barbara McAfee for a day in the woods and prairies to explore your unique and wild voice. The day will include conversation, playfully opening up your voice, community singing, gentle stretching, mindful walking (or sitting) on Belwin’s trails, and vocal improv games in the […]
From 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on May 4, there are free self-guided tours of Gammelgården’s historic buildings, hands-on activities, an artists and crafters fair, an art exhibit, Living History Society of MN costumed interpreters and more. Opening Day celebrates Gammelgården Museum of Scandia’s focus in its 52nd year: Past times and Games of Early Immigrants. In […]
Mark your calendars now for the annual Plant Sale and Garden Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, hosted by University of Minnesota Extension Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer program. Home gardeners can buy a wide variety of plants, as well as nature and garden-themed crafts, and get their gardening questions […]
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