homeschool 2016–2017
September–May
Students can fulfill curriculum needs and personal interest when they attend one of the many scheduled homeschool programs. They can also
develop an understanding of science, the natural world, history, agriculture, art and learn new life-time recreation skills.
Join a Program
Preregistration is required for all scheduled
programs. Unless noted, adult leaders are free
of charge and required to attend with students
ages 11 and younger; ages 12 and older may
attend unaccompanied with a waiver signed by
a parent or guardian. Scholarships are available.
Online and phone registration are available for
all programs throughout the year. For more
information or to register, visit ThreeRiversParks.
org or call 763.559.6700.
Create Your Own
For your homeschool family or cooperative,
let us create a program on a topic of your
choice at a time and place convenient to you.
Custom programs are hands-on experiences
for students three years and older.
Golf
The Golf Academy offers camps, clinics,
leagues, private and group lessons.
Baker National - 763.694.7673
Cleary Lake - 763.694.7778
Eagle Lake - 763.694.7697
Glen Lake - 763.694.7826
BAKER PARK RESERVE
Maple Plain/Medina
@ Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement
TECHNOLOGY IN NATURE –
GPS AND DIGITAL NATURE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Leave the adults at home and discover technology
in nature. Produce a framed nature photo and
find hidden geocaches using a global positioning
system (GPS) unit. Equipment provided.
Reservations required. $10. Ages: 8-16.
November 14 — Monday #930350-00
10 AM–2:30 PM
WINTER ECOLOGY AND SURVIVAL
Leave the adults at home and practice survival
techniques such as fire and shelter building.
Explore winter ecology and survival strategies
for plants and animals. Activities take place on
snowshoes if conditions allow. Reservations
required. $10. Ages: 8-16.
January 17 — Tuesday #930360-00
10 AM–2:30 PM
MINNESOTA TIME TRAVEL – MAPLE
SYRUPING AND VOYAGEUR LIFE
Leave the adults at home and step back in time.
Identify and tap trees, taste maple sap and learn
the traditional maple syruping process. Experience
life as a voyageur in the fur trade era — are you
a ready recruit for the fur company? Reservations
required. $10. Ages: 8-16.
March 14 — Tuesday #930370-00
10 AM–2:30 PM
Nature Education
Other Group Opportunities
Maple syruping, snowshoeing, insects, birds,
wilderness skills, and more.
Baker Park Reserve –
Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement -763.694.7724
Carver Park Reserve –
Lowry Nature Center - 763.694.7650
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park 763.694.7693
Elm Creek Park Reserve –
Eastman Nature Center - 763.694.7700
Hyland Lake Park Reserve –
Richardson Nature Center - 763.694.7676
Alpine Ski/Snowboard
Hyland Hills Ski Area - 763.694.7800
Elm Creek Park Reserve –
Winter Recreation Area - 763.694.2050
Art Education
Silverwood Park - 763.694.7707
Farm Education
Gale Woods Farm - 763.694.2001
History Exploration
The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park 763.694.7784
Outdoor Skills
Global Youth Service Day, garlic mustard and
buckthorn removals, prairie seed collection,
and more. Individuals and groups welcome.
Volunteer Resources - 763.559.6706
Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, river trips,
teambuilding, cross-country skiing, camping,
orienteering, and more.
Outdoor Recreation School - 763.694.7717
Scott County - 763.694.7777
Volunteer Service Projects
Newsletter
For more great program and activity suggestions
for homeschoolers, visit ThreeRiversParks.org to
sign up for the monthly Youth Leader Services
Newsletter.
ARCHERY AND ROCK CLIMBING
THE DARK
Leave the adults at home and try archery and rock
climbing. Shoot compound bows at traditional
and 3D targets. Stretch your comfort zone
and scale a 25-foot climbing wall. Equipment
provided. Reservations required. $10. Ages: 8-16.
April 24 — Monday #930371-00
10 AM–2:30 PM
For humans who rely on sight, darkness is
particularly tough. Explore how nocturnal animals
move about, tell stories about the moon and
stars, and go on a night hike. Attend one session
or all four! Reservations required. $5. Ages: 5-16.
February 6: The Senses #911360-00
February 13: Nocturnal Animals #911360-01
February 20: Stars and Moon #911360-02
Mondays, 10 AM–Noon
CARVER PARK RESERVE
February 27: Night Hike #911360-03
Monday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Victoria
@ LOWRY NATURE CENTER
BIOMES OF MINNESOTA
Minnesota plants and animals live in four biomes.
Explore tallgrass prairies, leafy forests and search
for conifers. Learn about the animals that thrive in
each. Attend one session or all four! Reservations
required. $5. Ages: 5-16.
September 12: Habitat, Ecosystem, Biome
#911350-00
September 19: Prairie Grasslands and
Tallgrass Aspen Parkland #911350-01
September 26: Coniferous Forest #911350-02
October 3: Deciduous Forest #911350-03
Mondays, 10 AM–Noon
ANIMALS INSIDE OUT
What do a frog, bison and human have in
common? They’re all vertebrates. Look at
bones, meet live animals and even dissect some
vertebrates. Attend one session or all four!
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 5-16.
November 7: World of Vertebrates #911351-00
November 14: Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians
#911351-01
November 21: Birds and Mammals #911351-02
November 28: Animals Inside Out #911351-03
Mondays, 10 AM–Noon
PLANTS
Without plants, life doesn’t exist. Explore what
defines a plant and different kinds, help remove
invasive species, and even eat some, too. Attend
one session or all four! Reservations required.
$5. Ages: 5-16.
April 17: What Is a Plant? #911370-00
April 24: Types of Plants #911370-01
May 1: Invasive Species #911370-02
May 8: Wild Edibles #911370-03
Mondays, 10 AM–Noon
CEDAR LAKE FARM
REGIONAL PARK
New Prague
FISHING
Learn about fishing equipment, bait, local
fish, and how to catch and release. Equipment
provided. Reservations required by two days prior.
$6. Ages: 5-17.
September 8 — Thursday #947750-00
Noon–2 PM
May 12 — Friday #947750-01
1–3 PM
IT’S ONLY NATURAL
Explore renewable energy and how it is used in
Minnesota. Collect solar and wind energy through
model panels and turbines. Reservations required
by September 7. $6. Ages: 8-17.
September 9 — Friday #947751-00
1–3 PM
ARCHERY
Learn the basics of shooting safely and accurately
with skilled instructors. Shoot at stationary
targets and play fun games. Equipment provided.
Reservations required by two days prior. $10.
Ages: 8-17.
September 30 — Friday #947753-00
May 3 — Wednesday #947753-01
1–3 PM
CLEARY LAKE
REGIONAL PARK
Prior Lake
FISHING
See Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required by two days
prior. $6. Ages: 5-17.
September 7 — Wednesday #944550-00
10 AM–Noon
May 5 — Friday #944550-01
1–3 PM
PADDLING ADVENTURES
Learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding
(SUP), kayaking or canoeing. Reservations
required by two days prior. $20 SUP and kayaking;
$15 canoeing. Ages: 9-17.
September 7 — Wednesday: SUP #944554-00
September 9 — Friday: Kayaking #944554-01
September 16 — Friday: Canoeing #944554-02
1–3 PM
GOLF
Learn a new life sport through an introductory
golf lesson. Reservations required by September
14. $11. Ages: 10-17.
September 16 — Friday #944555-00
1–2:30 PM
ARCHERY
See Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park for full
description. Reservations required by two days
prior. $10. Ages: 8-17.
October 5 — Wednesday #944553-00
April 19 — Wednesday #944553-01
10 AM– Noon
ORIENTEERING SCAVENGER HUNT
Learn how to use only a map and compass
to navigate through the woods. Participate in
an orienteering scavenger hunt. Reservations
required by October 19. $8. Ages: 8-17.
October 21 — Friday #944556-00
1–3 PM
ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS
Discover the activities of your favorite animals and
observe the changing colors on the trees. Search
for animal signs and uncover what the local
wildlife does to prepare for winter. Reservations
required by November 2. $5. Ages: 6-13.
November 4 — Friday #944557-00
1–3 PM
GEOCACHING FOR S’MORES
Yummy, gooey s’mores! Learn geocaching basics
and search for delicious treasure. Equipment
provided. Reservations required by two days prior.
$8. Ages: 5-17.
November 16 #944558-00
April 19 #944558-01
Wednesdays, 1–3 PM
LIVING OUTSIDE SURVIVAL
TRAINING (LOST)
Practice the life-saving skills of fire and shelter
building, signaling, and wilderness safety with
experienced instructors. Equipment provided.
Reservations required by two days prior.
$5. Ages: 8-17.
December 7 — Wednesday #944552-00
10 AM–Noon
February 3 — Friday #944552-01
12:30–2:30 PM
IT’S ONLY NATURAL
See Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park for full
description. Reservations required by December
12. $6. Ages: 8-17.
December 14 — Wednesday #944551-00
1–3 PM
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Learn about equipment fitting and use. Practice
classic diagonal glide and techniques for going
up and down hills. Ski rentals available for $5.
Reservations required by two days prior. $10.
Ages: 8-17.
January 11 #944560-00
February 1 #944560-01
Wednesdays, 1–3 PM
SNOW SHELTERS
Explore the different techniques for building
igloos, snow caves and quinzhees. Then build
a quinzhee. Equipment provided. Reservations
required by February 8. $5. Ages: 5-17.
February 10 — Friday #944546-00
1–3 PM
MAPLE SYRUPING
Identify trees, tap, and collect the sap. See
how sap boils into syrup and taste a delicious
sample. Reservations required by two days prior.
$6. Ages: 5-17.
March 8 — Wednesday #944570-00
10 AM–Noon
March 15 — Wednesday #944570-01
1–3 PM
COON RAPIDS DAM
REGIONAL PARK
Brooklyn Park
MUSSELS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Explore the life cycle and habitat of mussels.
Search the river, dissect a mussel, and key out
species. Materials provided. Reservations required
by September 30. $5. Ages: 9-18.
October 6 — Thursday #915450-00
10 AM–Noon
COMPASS
Discuss how a compass works, make one from
household items, and complete a compass course.
Combine with Homeschool: GPS for a full day of
fun. Reservations required by October 17.
$5. Ages: 8-15.
October 19 — Wednesday #915451-00
10:30 AM–Noon
GPS
Learn how Global Positioning System (GPS)
units work. Use a GPS to find and mark points,
and create your own course. Combine with
Homeschool: Compass for a full day of fun.
Reservations required by October 17.
$5. Ages: 8-15.
October 19 — Wednesday #915452-00
12:30–2 PM
ANIMAL SURVIVAL IN WINTER
Meet animals that survive the harshest of
winters. Use natural materials to keep a small
creature warm. Combine with Homeschool:
Human Survival in Winter for a full day of fun.
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-12.
February 21 — Tuesday #915460-00
10 AM–Noon
HUMAN SURVIVAL IN WINTER
Early Minnesotans survived — can you?
Learn to choose your clothing, lay a fire, and
build a shelter. Combine with Homeschool:
Animal Survival in Winter for a full day of fun.
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-12.
February 21 — Tuesday #915461-00
12:45–2:45 PM
EXPLORING THE POND
Use nets, magnifiers and microscopes to
discover the inhabitants of the pond and how
this amazing ecosystem works. All materials and
boots provided. Reservations required by May 14.
$5. Ages: 6-14.
May 18 — Thursday #915470-00
10 AM–Noon
ELM CREEK
PARK RESERVE
Dayton/Champlin/Maple Grove
@ ARCHERY RANGE
ARCHERY
See Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park for
a full description. Reservations required.
$10. Ages: 8-17.
October 6 — Thursday #922250-00
1–3 PM
@ EASTMAN NATURE CENTER
TREES OF THE FOREST
Determine the identity and ages of trees in the
forest. Discover how to use a dichotomous key
and learn about special structures that help
Minnesota trees survive. Reservations required.
$5. Ages: 6-10.
September 19 — Monday #912250-00
1–3 PM
JUNIOR CITIZEN SCIENTISTS
Leave the adults at home and become a field
biologist. Learn how to research an ecology
project, produce a hypothesis, and perform
a study to test your hypothesis. Discover
your individual leadership style and practice
teamwork with other students. This is part of a
multi-year study; students must be able to take
accurate measurements and attend all sessions.
Reservations required, by phone only; call
763.559.6700. $56/nine sessions. Ages: 11-14.
1–4 PM #912251-00
Thursday: September 22
Tuesdays: October 25, November 15,
December 13, January 17, February 21,
March 28, April 18, & May 16
FALL TRAM AND APPLE CIDER
Enjoy fall colors on an hour-long tram ride
through the park. Learn about the history
of apple cidering, crush and press apples to
make fresh cider, and taste the delicious result.
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-14.
October 11 — Tuesday #912252-00
10 AM–Noon
THE ENGINEERING BEHIND
APPLE CIDER
Explore apple cidering and its history. Use simple
machines to learn how a cider press works. Make
some apple cider to enjoy. Reservations required.
$5. Ages: 6-10.
October 24 — Monday #912253-00
1–3 PM
JOURNEY OF A SEED
Discover seeds found in various habitats and
why they are so important. Play games to learn
how they travel and complete a scientific survey.
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-10.
November 14 — Monday #912254-00
1–3 PM
CANDLE MAKING
Learn the art of candle making. Create handdipped, hand-rolled and cookie-cutter candles.
Beeswax and soy wax provided. Adult must assist
child during program. Reservations required by
November 16. $10. Ages: 8-17.
November 18 — Friday #912255-00
1–3 PM
NOCTURNAL ADAPTATIONS
Play games and explore unique adaptations that
allow nighttime creatures to thrive. Compare
your senses to nocturnal animals. Reservations
required. $5. Ages: 6-10.
January 23 — Monday #912261-00
1–3 PM
WHAT IS A MAMMAL?
How do scientists identify a mammal? Study
mammal skulls and examine fur to find out.
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-10.
February 27 — Monday #912262-00
1–3 PM
MAPLE SYRUP ENGINEERING
Help determine if a tapline system should be
installed at Eastman Nature Center for collecting
maple sap. Calculate the landscape slope and use
laboratory models to determine the best slope for
flow rate. Reservations required. $5. Ages: 8-14.
March 7 — Tuesday #912270-00
1–3 PM
PREDATORS AND PREY
Play games to study predators and prey and
learn how they work together to create a healthy
habitat. Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-10.
March 27 — Monday #912271-00
1–3 PM
ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE
Explore the strategies animals use to camouflage
themselves, see how many camouflaged animals
you can spot, and play games to decide what
makes effective camouflage. Reservations
required. $5. Ages: 6-10.
April 24 — Monday #912272-00
1–3 PM
WILD EDIBLES
Learn the rules for safely harvesting wild plants.
Identify and gather edible plants to use to cook a
snack. Reservations required. $5. Ages: 6-10.
May 22 — Monday #912273-00
1–3 PM
@ HISTORIC PIERRE BOTTINEAU HOUSE
MINNESOTA HISTORY –
THE GOVERNOR AND THE GUIDE
Explore the life and times of Pierre Bottineau and
Henry Sibley, two of Minnesota’s most prominent
founders and citizens. Practice skills they gained
and learn how these skills influenced their careers
and legacies. Reservations required. $5.
Ages: 6-10.
December 12 — Monday #912260-00
1–3 PM
FISH LAKE
REGIONAL PARK
Maple Grove
FISHING
See Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required. $6. Ages: 5-17.
May 16 — Tuesday #925970-00
10 AM–Noon
FRENCH REGIONAL PARK
Plymouth
SLACKLINING
Develop coordination, increase endurance and
concentration, and tone muscles as you balance
across a two-inch-wide line. Discover why
slacklining has been coined fun, safe and simply
addictive! Reservations required. $5. Ages: 5-17.
September 20 — Tuesday #925051-00
1–3 PM
LIVING OUTSIDE SURVIVAL
TRAINING (LOST)
See Cleary Lake Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required. $5. Ages: 8-17.
November 3 — Thursday #925052-00
1–3 PM
SNOW SHELTERS
See Cleary Lake Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required. $5. Ages: 5-17.
February 9 — Thursday #925060-00
10 AM–Noon
MAPLE SYRUPING
See Cleary Lake Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required. $6. Ages: 5-17.
March 9 — Thursday #925071-00
1–3 PM
GEOCACHING FOR S’MORES
See Cleary Lake Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required. $8. Ages: 5-17.
April 20 — Thursday #925072-00
1–3 PM
GALE WOODS FARM
Minnetrista
FARM EXPLORERS
Leave the adults at home and assist with the
harvest in the fall and prepare the gardens in
the spring. Care for farm animals and cook with
farm-fresh produce. Explore through hikes, wagon
rides and games. Part of a two-year curriculum
rotation. Reservations required by September 5
(fall) and February 20 (spring). $89/seven sessions.
Ages: 6-9.
September 12–October 25 #937450-00/01
February 27–April 11 #937450-10/11
Mondays or Tuesdays, 1–4 PM
HOOVES, HALTERS AND
HORTICULTURE
Leave the adults at home and discover the science
behind growing plants and raising farm animals.
Explore animal agriculture and horticulture
through discussion, hands-on activities and farm
chores. Fall classes focus on the harvest and
preparing for winter. Spring classes concentrate
on a new growing season and new life on the
farm. Reservations required by September 5 (fall)
and February 20 (spring). $89/seven sessions.
Ages: 10-13.
September 12–October 25 #937451-00/01
February 27–April 11 #937451-10/11
Mondays or Tuesdays, 1–4 PM
FARM BIOSCIENCE
Leave the adults at home and explore biological
concepts and ecosystems of the farm. High school
and college biology concepts are covered. Fall
classes cover soils, compost, extended season
growing, and animal breeding. Spring classes
focus on plant and animal systems. Reservations
required by September 5 (fall) and February 20
(spring). $89/seven sessions. Ages: 12-16.
September 12–October 24 #937452-00
February 27–April 10 #937452-10
Mondays, 1–4 PM
FARM EXCURSIONS
Leave the adults at home and investigate how
to bring the harvest to the final product. Through
cooking or craft projects, sample and take home
creations to share. Reservations required by one
week prior. $20. Ages: 9-13.
September 13: Farm to Spaghetti #937453-00
September 20: Farm/Garden
to Natural Plant Dye #937453-01
October 25: Water to Table #937453-02
November 15: Sheep to Felt #937453-03
February 7: Sheep to Sweater #937453-04
May 2: Greenhouse and Garden #937453-05
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–3 PM
FARM DISCOVERY
Learn how the farmers care for the animals and
gardens throughout the year. Each month, care
for the animals and cook with farm produce in
the education center. Farm Discovery is an adultchild program with free play activities available
after; maximum of three children per adult.
Reservations required by one week prior,
by phone only; call 763.559.6700. $6/person.
Ages: 1-6, plus adult.
September 16: Apples and Bees #937454-00
October 14: Celebrate Harvest #937454-01
November 18: Chickens #937454-02
December 9: Holiday Gifts from the Farm
#937454-03
February 17: Wonders of Wool #937454-04
March 24: Greenhouse Goodness #937454-05
April 7: Farm Babies #937454-06
Fridays, 1–2:30 PM
FARM ADVENTURES
See Farm Discovery for a full description. Farm
Adventures is a drop-off program. Reservations
required by one week prior. $10. Ages: 4-6.
September 16: Apples and Bees #937455-00
October 14: Celebrate Harvest #937455-01
November 18: Chickens #937455-02
December 9: Holiday Gifts from the Farm
#937455-03
February 17: Wonders of Wool #937455-04
March 24: Greenhouse Goodness #937455-05
April 7: Farm Babies #937455-06
Fridays, 1–3 PM
FARM QUEST
See Farm Discovery for a full description. Farm
Quest is a drop-off program. Reservations
required by one week prior. $10. Ages: 7-11.
September 16: Apples and Bees #937456-00
October 14: Celebrate Harvest #937456-01
November 18: Chickens #937456-02
December 9: Holiday Gifts from the Farm
#937456-03
February 17: Wonders of Wool #937456-04
March 24: Greenhouse Goodness #937456-05
April 7: Farm Babies #937456-06
Fridays, 1–3 PM
HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE FARM
Leave the adults at home and craft handmade
gifts with materials from Gale Woods Farm. With
staff guidance, make special touches to share
with family or friends for the holidays. Meet the
animals, visit the farm, and make a farm-fresh
snack. Materials included. Reservations required
by December 6. $25. Ages: 8-16.
December 13 — Tuesday #937460-00
9:30 AM–3:30 PM
EXPLORING ANIMAL SCIENCE
Leave the adults at home and investigate the
science behind raising farm animals. Spend
time caring for the animals and exploring
outdoors. Reservations required by one week
prior. $20. Ages: 10-16.
February 28: Anatomy #937473-00
March 14: Chickens #937473-01
April 18: Sheep #937473-02
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–3 PM
HYLAND LAKE
PARK RESERVE
Bloomington
@ HYLAND HILLS SKI AREA
SKI AND SNOWBOARD DAY
Skiing and snowboarding are fun and relaxing
lifetime skills. Downhill ski package includes
lift ticket, equipment and helmet rental, and
lesson; snowboarding package includes lift
ticket, equipment and helmet rental (no lesson).
The 1.5-hour ski lesson begins promptly at 10
AM for ages 6-17 years old and reservations are
required by 5 PM the Friday before. If you are not
participating in the ski lesson, purchase your lift
tickets from 8:30 AM-noon on each homeschool
day. Fees do not include tax. $21/person.
Ages: 6+.
December 12 #992823-00
January 9 #992823-01
February 6 #992823-02
March 6 #992823-03
Mondays, 8:30 AM–9 PM
@ RECREATION AREA
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
See Cleary Lake Regional Park for a full
description. Reservations required. $10.
Ages: 8-17.
January 12 — Thursday #922961-00
10 AM–Noon
@ RICHARDSON NATURE CENTER
ENTOMOLOGY –
THE STUDY OF INSECTS
Leave the adults at home and explore outdoor
activities and nature-inspired art mediums.
Reservations required by the Thursday prior.
$25/three sessions. Ages: 6-12.
Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM
BOTANY – THE STUDY OF PLANTS
Discover what a plant needs to survive and
how they complete their lifecycle. Identify plant
parts and recognize how they differ from species
to species. Observe and analyze interactions
between plants and animals. Attend one session
or all three! Reservations required. $5.
Ages: 8-12.
April 4: Plant Anatomy #912970-00
April 11: Plant Lifecycles #912970-01
April 18: Plant Ecology #912970-02
Tuesdays, 10 AM–Noon
Practice using the scientific method while
learning about life underneath a frozen pond.
Make and test hypotheses on water temperature
and ice thickness, augur holes, and collect
measurements. Reservations required by
February 6. $6. Ages: 8-14.
February 8 — Wednesday #949960-00
1:30–3 PM
The Wild, Wild Midwest
Learn how to orienteer, build shelters and fires,
canoe, and make pudgie pies. Create a survival
kit and a variety of art projects.
September 14–28 #937850-00
Fall Photography
Learn camera basics, document seasonal
changes, and discover how to capture light,
shadow, color and composition. Showcase your
pictures in a handmade book. Cameras provided.
October 12–26 #937851-00
The Taxonomy of Puppetry
Discuss how scientists name, describe, and
classify plants and animals. Create a silver carp
puppet and study binomial nomenclature. Make
different puppets and a toy theater, and present
your findings on the last day.
January 11–25 #937860-00
The 45th Parallel
Explore Minnesota’s heritage, tradition, and
natural beauty through artmaking, mapping,
journaling, and maple syruping.
March 8–22 #937870-00
The Ground Beneath You
Discover what thrives in moist, muddy habitats,
and discuss soil and clay composition and how
they differ. Create a variety of ceramic projects,
and learn basic handbuilding and decorating
techniques.
May 10–24 #937871-00
MIS
SISSI
Elm Creek
Park Reserve
WRIGHT
COUNTY
PP
I
ANOKA
COUNTY
Coon Rapids
Dam Regional Park
C RO
W
RIV
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R
Crow-Hassan
Park Reserve
Lake Rebecca
Park Reserve
HENNEPIN
COUNTY
Lake Sarah
Regional
Park
Fish Lake
Regional
Park
Kingswood
Noerenberg
Park
Memorial
Gardens
Gale Woods
Farm
Lake Minnetonka
Regional Park
Wawatasso
Island
Carver
Park Reserve
SO
TA
LEGEND
French
Regional
Park
Bryant Lake
Regional Park
Hyland Lake
Park Reserve
The Landing –
Minnesota
River Heritage Park
Spring Lake
Regional Park
DAKOTA
COUNTY
MurphyHanrehan
Park Reserve
NORTH
Park Entrance
RAMSEY
COUNTY
Glen Lake Golf
& Practice Center
Park District Regional Trail System
State, Federal or other Regional Trails/Parks
Sochacki
Park
MINNEAPOLIS
Park District Properties
Regional Trail to be Developed
Silverwood
Park
Big Island
CARVER
COUNTY
R
VE
RI
North Mississippi
Regional Park
Eagle
Lake
Regional
Park
Baker
Park Reserve
MINN
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Discover life in Minnesota before electric
refrigerators, when hardy ice harvesters sawed
massive ice blocks out of frozen lakes and ponds
to keep food chilled during warmer months. Meet
ice harvesting historian Tim Graf and costumed
interpreters from The Landing – Minnesota River
Heritage Park. Cut blocks of ice out of the pond
with an old-fashioned ice saw, pull an antique
ice plow, weigh blocks of ice, and try out other
ice-harvesting tools. Walk-ins welcome. 20%
discount for groups of four or more. $5/person.
Ages: All.
January 28 — Saturday #112982-00
11 AM–3 PM
WINTER POND STUDY
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ICE HARVESTING DAY
@ MCCOLL ENVIRONMENTAL
LEARNING CENTER
13500 Dakota Ave., Savage
In partnership with Scott County
ART ADVENTURES
MAMMOLOGY –
THE STUDY OF MAMMALS
Examine skeletons to determine an animal’s
diet and lifestyle. Identify homes, footprints,
and droppings to determine which mammals
are present in the prairie and forest. Attend
one session or all three! Reservations required.
$5. Ages: 8-12.
January 10: Bones and Skulls #912960-00
January 17: Tracks and Signs in the Prairie
#912960-01
January 24: Tracks and Signs in the Forest
#912960-02
Tuesdays, 10 AM–Noon
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
St. Anthony
R IV
Explore the prairie and forest, and collect data
on the bugs you find. Participate in a pond
survey and compare the habitat value of different
water bodies. Attend one session or all three!
Reservations required. $5. Ages: 8-12.
September 20: Prairie Insects #912950-00
September 27: Forest Insects #912950-01
October 4: Pond Insects #912950-02
Tuesdays, 10 AM–Noon
SILVERWOOD PARK
Cleary Lake
Regional Park
SCOTT
COUNTY
Cedar Lake
Farm Regional Park