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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 wine brought from home. Reservations required by two days prior.
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 such as meditation, breathing or nature reading. Participants will be on uneven trails up to two miles. Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Meets every week rain or shine. Nordic […]
Spring Discoveries by Golf Cart
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesHere is an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of spring by taking a ride in a golf cart. It is great for anyone who would like to get outdoors but is limited by mobility issues. Travel along paved trails to look for birds, animals, spring wildflowers and other signs of spring. Reservations will […]
SpringFest 2023
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesSwing into spring at SpringFest 2023 with live music, and seasonal activities for all ages. Music by the Barley Jacks. Native plants for sale from Landscape Alternatives. Activities include pond scooping, live animal shows, geocaching challenge, spring scavenger hunt, guided wildflower hikes, Bird Call Bingo and more! Accessible golf cart tours available upon request, please […]
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 such as meditation, breathing or nature reading. Participants will be on uneven trails up to two miles. Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Meets every week rain or shine. Nordic […]
Young Birders Club: Spring Birds
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesHead out on a hike through the woods and fields to look for returning migrants and warblers. Program will be entirely outdoors. Three Rivers Young Birders Club is for ages 9-12, helping you discover the wonder of birds and meet other kids interested in them, too. Free for Young Birders Club members (discount applied at […]
My Preschooler & Me: Bookworms Story Hour – Whatever the Weather
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesClouds, rain, sunshine and wind! Discover nature on the bookshelf and with your preschooler. Focus on these ingredients that together make up the weather. Dress-up and make-believe will be a big part of this day, as well as practice-predictions and the use of simple weather tools. Reservations required by two days prior. $5/person. Ages:0-6 plus adult; ages […]
Spring Birding Walk
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin a naturalist for a casual morning walk to look for returning spring migrants and warblers. Learn how to identify some of the more common birds by their song. Binoculars will be available on request.
Coffee Roasting for Birds
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesDiscover how to use an air-pop popcorn maker at home to roast coffee beans. Search for birds that spent the winter where your coffee was grown and discuss how to have positive impacts on these migrators with your coffee habits. Bird-friendly coffee, coffee beans, and binoculars provided. Bring a mug, air-pop popcorn machine (limited quantity […]
Wellness Wednesdays
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 activity and wellness activities such as meditation, breathing or nature reading. Participants will be on uneven trails up to two miles. Wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Meets rain or shine! Nordic poles […]
Free Family Fun Day: Amphibian Search
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesWear your rubber boots and come spend some time looking for frogs and toads! Visit an amphibian station to hear different frog calls, look at different artifacts, ask questions and borrow supplies to catch frogs and toads. This program is free and open to all ages. Children 11 years and younger must be accompanied by […]
Full Moon Woodcock Stalk
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesWednesday, April 26, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve. Start with videos at home to learn the natural history of this fascinating fowl, then meet on-site to hike out and stalk the “timberdoodle” at dusk. Rush for position, then sit and listen as the male swoops and […]