Midwinter Family Fun

Belwin Education Site, Hilltop Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN

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 […]

Free

Winter Wandering

Belwin Conservancy 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton, MN

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.

$20

Women Walking

Belwin Education Site, Hilltop Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN

Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each brings us to a new season, a new place in our annual trip around the sun. We will gather together indoors to share easy, yogic centering exercises and a brief conversation about our theme. […]

$20

See the Solar Eclipse

Wild River State Park 39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN

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 […]

Frog Walk at Oxbow Trails

Oxbow Trails 2398 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, MN

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.

Prices Vary

EarthFest 2024

Wild River State Park 39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN

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 […]

Free

Celebrating Your Wild Voice

Belwin Education Site, Hilltop Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN

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 […]

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Belwin Bison Festival

Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields 15601 Hudson Rd. N., Afton, MN

Enjoy fun activities for all ages, including a 5k "Run with the Bison" Fun Run, live music, eco-arts, food trucks and the annual bison release. This beloved annual event features the release of the 2024 Northstar Bison herd onto Belwin’s Bison Prairie. In addition to the release, visitors can also enjoy fun activities for all […]

Midwest Hmong Outdoors 2024 Youth Bass Tournament

Lakefront Park 505 1st St., Hudson, WI

Youth in 6th grade through 12th grade are eligible. Teams of two to three per boat. Youth teams that have a boater, please register with Souk Her at 651.895.5565 Youth that does not have a boater, please register with Chu Xiong at 651.338.2044 Parents, please contact Souk and Chu and they will send out waiver […]

Free

For the Love of Bluebirds

Belwin Education Site, Hilltop Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN

Bluebirds, often referred to as “Bluebirds of Happiness” are associated with feelings of joy, happiness, and harmony. This charismatic cavity nester is a thrill to watch and fun to learn about. This program will focus on identification characteristics, behaviors and songs. You will leave with all the information about how you can develop and maintain […]

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Women Walking

Savanna Center 795 Indian Trail, Afton, MN

Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each brings us to a new season, a new place in our annual trip around the sun. We will gather together indoors to share easy, yogic centering exercises and a brief conversation about our theme. […]

Prices Vary

Canoe the St. Croix

Wild River State Park 39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN

Enjoy a leisurely 9-mile paddle with the park naturalists. We have canoes, paddles and life jackets for you to use for free. You bring lunch, water and $10 cash per person for the shuttle service to the upper landing. We will start and end at the main park boat landing. Pre-registration is required and limited […]

$10

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