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Biking Through History: The “French” Connection
Elm Creek Park Reserve 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesDid you know that Minnesota is the only state whose official motto – “L'étoile du Nord” – is in French? Explore our region’s “French connections” […]
Women, Woods and Wine Hike
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesEnjoy the company of other women on a leisurely hike. Finish the evening with conversation by the campfire and, if you desire, a glass of […]
Bird Banding
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesSee wild songbirds safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings. Bring a camera. Drop in anytime. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be […]
Minnesota Friendship Walk
Weaver Lake Park 8401 Dunkirk Ln N, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesThe Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). […]
Flatwater Kayak Essentials
Fish Lake Regional Park 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn the basics of kayaking safety, proper paddling form and paddle strokes while surrounded by the beauty of the […]
Beginner Fishing
Fish Lake Regional Park 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin the Outdoor Recreation School and learn about types of fish, preparing equipment, bait and handling of fish once they are caught. Equipment and catch-and-release […]
Free Family Fun Day: Painting at the Pond
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesWith a paint brush in hand, watch dragonflies flit and fly and ducks dive and dabble. Paint with water color paints, dip your paintbrush in […]
Flatwater Kayak Essentials for Women
Fish Lake Regional Park 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn the basics of kayaking safety, proper paddling form and paddle strokes while surrounded by the beauty of the […]
My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades – Spring flowers
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesWatch a puppet show as our puppets have adventures in the woods and fields. After the show head out on the trail for a short […]
Wellness Wednesday
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin us for a low-impact, guided trail walk that engages the whole person (physical, mental and emotional). Each session includes low-impact physical and wellness activities […]
Paint with Nature
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesColor is everywhere and capturing some to keep can be fun and messy! Take a short hike to collect natural materials from woods, fields and […]
Free Family Fun Day: Birds and Their Nests
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesTake a closer look at the excitement and challenges of nesting for birds in our area. Observe nests up close and then build your own […]