It’s migration time! Don’t forget to review the bird checklist for the park you visit this weekend: HERE. Friday, May 16 May 16, Evening Exploration Walk 8–9 p.m. Explore your nighttime senses—”listen like an owl, smell like a wolf” and . . . “taste lightening bug candy”?! Interstae Park hasContinue Reading

Birders delight—spring migration is here! And it’s Mother’s Day! AND it’s opening fishin’ Open Fish Details: Walleye, sauger, northern pike season: 5.10.14–2.22.15 Stream Trout in lakes 2014 summer season 5.10.14–10.31.14 Lake Trout 5.10.14–9.30.14 Smallmouth Bass 2014 early season: North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 (Duluth to Intnl Falls) andContinue Reading

May 2 May 2, Arbor Day Tree Sale—Coon Rapids 9–1 p.m., $15–17 per tree, must be pre-ordered (limit 4) with forester: 763-767-6455 Location: Coon Rapids Public Works Garage, 1831 111th Ave NW May 2, Arbor Day Festival—Sandstone 1 p.m. Activities include hands-on tree planting demonstration, electrical safety demonstration and Arborist demonstration (withContinue Reading

Hoo–ey! Earth Day and Arbor Day. Get out there and have some fun! April 25, Tree Time—Arbor Month—Andover 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free seedlings dispersed; drawing to win free tree donated by local nursery; chat with Master Gardeners. Location: City Hall Complex, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover MN 55304 April 25, ArborContinue Reading

April 18, Night Hike 7-8:30 p.m., $5 (Reservations required: 763-559-6700) Join a naturalist for a deep woods experience at night. Steaming cups of hot cocoa are provided afterward. More information: www.threeriversparks.org Location: Cleary Lake Regional Park April 19, Women—birds, books and binoculars 9-11 a.m. (Registration required: 612-725-2724) Learn how to useContinue Reading