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  • Kids Prom Night

    Pershing Park 3523 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Put on your dancing shoes and join us for wonderful evening of a buffet dinner, friends and dancing. Dress to impress or dress to relax either way we will dance the night away and play some fun games. Enroll now.

  • Early Birders – May-August

    Recurring

    Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.

  • Loring Park Pond Invasive Plant Pull

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    Loring Park Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thistle & Burdock: Be Gone! Join us to remove invasive species from the pond and restore its natural beauty! Dates: Monthly Saturdays, 9am-noon Location: Loring Park. Meet by the Garden […]

  • Garden Storytime

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    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]

  • Remove Garlic Mustard at the River Gorge Sand Flats

    Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join Friends of the Mississippi River for a morning removing invasive plant species at the Minneapolis River Gorge sand flats in Mississippi Gorge Regional Park. Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers […]

  • Lynnhurst (almost) 5K – Spring

    Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for an energizing 5K run that brings the community together for fitness, fun, and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this scenic course offers the perfect challenge for all levels. Lace up, show up, and make every step count! Kids under 10 are free! Enrollment includes drink token!

  • Neighborhood Creek Restoration: Bloomington to 12th Ave S

    Recurring
    E Minnehaha Pkwy & 14th Ave S 1398 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

    Help Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group restore the Minnehaha Creek woods by removing buckthorn, garlic mustard and other invasive plant species and adding native grasses, flowering plants and shrubs. Dates: […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

    Recurring
    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, […]

  • School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts

    Recurring
    North Commons Park 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there's something for everyone. Enroll now!

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

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    Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light […]

  • School Release Day: Gym Games and arts and crafts

    Recurring
    North Commons Park 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there's something for everyone. Enroll now!

  • Youthline Field Trip BBQ at Whittier Park

    Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 4055 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come enjoy some nice spring weather with an outdoor BBQ at Whittier park. We will have some snacks, games, and other activities for youth to enjoy while learning about programs and field trips that will be offered during summer break.

  • Paws @ The Park!

    Lake Hiawatha Park 2701 E 44th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Every dog has their day and today is their day at Lake Hiawatha Park! For the dogs there will be: an "off leash" area for ball and frisbee fun, wading pools to cool their paws, and water stations to quench their thirsts! And for the humans we will have: a food truck, face painting, make […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

    Recurring
    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, […]

  • Garden Storytime

    Recurring
    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]

  • Flower Hour

    Recurring

    Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.

  • Waite Park Carnival

    Waite Park 1810 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come to Waite Park for the annual Carnival. This is a partnership event with Waite Park School and Waite Park PTA. Preferred ages are 5 - 14 year old's.

  • Early Birders – May-August

    Recurring

    Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.

  • Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship

    Recurring
    Father Hennepin Bluff Park Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants […]

  • Buckthorn Work in the Bird Sanctuary

    Recurring
    Lyndale Park 1300 42nd St W, Minneapolis, MN, United States +2 more

    Join our conservation team of volunteers to cut Buckthorn! Location: Meet at the Pondview (pumphouse) gate in the south fence along Lake Harriet Parkway, just west of Roseway Road. Parking […]

  • Garden Storytime

    Recurring
    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]

  • Plant Swap Party at Graco Park

    Graco Park Sibley St. NE between 8th Ave. NE and 10th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for a community Plant Swap on Saturday, May 30 from noon-4 pm at Graco Park. This free, drop-in event is open to gardeners and plant lovers of all experience levels. Bring along items to swap or trade with fellow plant enthusiasts, such as: indoor or outdoor plants seedlings or cuttings pots and planters gardening tools seeds and other garden accessories Whether […]

  • Peace Garden Volunteering

    Recurring
    Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light […]

  • Peavey Fountain Gardening

    Recurring
    Lake of the Isles Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join MPRB staff bright and early at the Peavey Fountain garden! Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance. Dates: First and third Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 am May-October Location: […]

  • Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

    Recurring
    4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

    Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, […]

  • Afternoon Birding Stroll

    Recurring

    Tuesdays, June 2-30, 4-5 pm Join a Naturalist for a late afternoon stroll on the trails in search of the various bird species that call the Garden home. Binoculars are available to borrow. Learn to identify birds by their plumage and songs while walking among the flowers. No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone […]

  • Habitat Restoration in Theo Wirth

    Recurring
    The Trailhead 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us to remove invasive species, including buckthorn, in Theodore Wirth Park! Volunteer activities include cutting, pulling, and hauling buckthorn and other invasive species. No experience is necessary. All instructions […]

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