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 […]

Stillwater Wedding Experience

JX Venue 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater, MN

The Stillwater Wedding Experience is back to showcase local wedding vendors for local 2024, 2025 and beyond couples. The Stillwater Wedding Experience wedding fair is open to any and all couples. This is a great opportunity to mingle with vendors and get décor ideas, whether you are tying the knot in Stillwater or elsewhere, newly […]

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.

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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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Gammelgården Museum Open House

Gammelgården Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia, MN

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 […]

Hudson Community Expo 2024

Hudson High School 1501 Vine St., Hudson, WI

Get to know your community and businesses at the Annual Hudson Community Expo. This event provides an opportunity for the public to meet the face of their businesses and organizations in the community through a variety of vendor booths, entertainment, prize drawings, raffles, food, samples, giveaways and so much more.

Free

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 […]

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. […]

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