Happy summer! The lightning bugs are out and we’re all staying up later thanks to the looooong days! Enjoy these free* outdoor events in our beautiful #MNnature of Minnesota. (*Free unless otherwise noted.) Saturday Basswood Bracelets 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Learn about a fun way to use trees asContinue Reading

Happy #PollinatorWeek and Father’s Day. Get outside and bee happy! All activities are FREE unless otherwise noted.   Friday, June 19 ———Friday mornin’——— Kids Fishing Fridays 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Kids 8-15 yrs of age are invited on this guided fishing trip to develop fishing skills and explore ourContinue Reading

So many people and various groups were involved with the MN Nature “Community Roadside Partnership” Planting Days with the Little Bohemia Neighborhood in Saint Paul. Thank you! MN Nature is grateful to have organized the restoration of this St. Paul land along with MNDoT and the City of Saint Paul forContinue Reading

Public Boating Notice—DANGER: Lock Closure on Mississippi River   More on boating: licensing, regulations, life jacket law, dock rules, watercraft registration, no wake rules, and more at the DNR’s Boat & Water Safety webpageContinue Reading

Admission to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas is FREE this Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day! Come out and explore! Archery, boating, fishing, learning, volunteering, there’s something for everyone! Events free unless otherwise noted. Have a GREAT weekend in the Great Outdoors! #nationalgetoutdoorsday   DNR Press release: NationalContinue Reading