Thanks Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy! for these awesome events happening today: Participate in Earth Day Events   Join MCEA and other environmental organizations as we celebrate Earth Day at the following events:   Protect MN from the Frac Sand Industry   What: Land Stewardship Project invites you to attend aContinue 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

April 10–12, Introduction to Backpacking, open to all 6:30 p.m., Location 4.10: Tradition Creek (West 7th, St. Paul) 10 a.m., Location 4.12: Crosby Farm (qualifies scouts for the Backpacking Merit Badge) April 12, Citywide Spring Cleanup 8:30 a.m. Registration, 9 a.m. Kickoff Celebrations, 9:15 a.m. Cleanup begins! Click here to sign-up to volunteer andContinue Reading

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Volunteers across the state are needed to track Minnesota’s loon population as part of the Minnesota Loon Monitoring Program.  You will be assigned to a pre-selected lake to count the number of loons you see on one morning between June 27 and July 7, 2014.    Call or e-mail the following DNRContinue Reading

Don’t let the snow deceive you! Spring IS on its way! Events FREE unless otherwise noted. April 5, Rising Waters Photo Hike 8:30-10:30 a.m. Location: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer naturalist will lead photographers on an exploration of the refuge’s site near the old Cedar Avenue Bridge. Bring your ownContinue Reading