—————02/02/16 ————— 02/02/16 Mississippi Blufflands State Trail Planning Advisory Committee #1 6–7:30 PM The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet several times during development of a master plan for the Mississippi Blufflands State Trail. The PAC will meet several times to provide input, help evaluate alternative courses of action, andContinue Reading

Sign up now, these fill up fast! Volunteering during your vacation allows you to learn new skills while addressing human needs or social challenges. If you’re a native Minnesotan living here, like me, you may be surprised by how many cool opportunities there are right in your own “back yard”!Continue Reading

Waaauuu! Let’s get out there, Minnesotans! *featured photo ————01/25/16———— Events free unless otherwise noted. (Spectating races is typically free.) Note: A MN state park vehicle permit is required to attend most state park events. Permits can be purchased at the park office for $5/day or $25/annual. Arrowhead Ultra 135 $$$Continue Reading

Happy New Year! 2016 “Weekend” Nature Activities are changing to cover the entire week, by popular demand. (Yes, MN Nature does read your comments—so thank you!) Another change for 2016 is activities will be released at start of month. These free opportunities fill up fast. We want you to haveContinue Reading

Enjoy the quietness of winter, the darkness of winter . . . for as of December 22, the winter solstice 2015, there will be increasing light with each new day.   This week . . . Dec 12–20 43rd Annual Folkways of the Holidays $$$ $8 ages 18-64, $5 agesContinue Reading