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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Come 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 some seasonal refreshments and some easy centering exercises. We will then move out to […]
Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Bonfire. Enjoy a roaring bonfire, guided night hikes, live music and a prairie labyrinth. Cookies and hot cider will be available inside a warming tent. This celebration of the year’s longest night always includes live music and storytelling. Previous events have featured performances from Imniza Ska Dakota Drum […]
See birds up close and watch the experts band birds at Carpenter Nature Center. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of bird seed and suet are appreciated in place of a program fee. In case of inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled. All banding, […]
Are you feeling like you have had enough of Winter? Can’t wait to get out of the house? Join Professional Photographer Jay Grammond for a photographic journey. Jay's photography techniques will challenge you to get out of the house and into your own backyard or a local park this winter, spring or summer. During this […]
Make the stars your old friends while watching the great celestial show in the skies over Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Following a short orientation, get to know constellations like The Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Gemini the Twins, Taurus the Bull and some of the great stories behind them. We’ll also use large telescopes, among […]
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. […]
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