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  • 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

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    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 […]

  • Watch Me Grow 5K

    Bde Maka Ska Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, United States

  • Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship

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    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

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    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

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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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Hurricane Blaze

    Lake Harriet Bandshell Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Top 40

  • Prior Lake Brass

    Lake Harriet Bandshell Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Variety

  • 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 […]

  • Peavey Fountain Gardening

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    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

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    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, […]

  • Buckthorn Work in the Bird Sanctuary

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    Roberts Bird Sanctuary 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • The Flying T

    Minnehaha Bandstand Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Americana

  • Afternoon Birding Stroll

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    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

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    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 […]

  • Zola

    Father Hennepin Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Indie

  • Meadow Makers

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

    Wednesdays, 9:30–11 am, May 20 – September 2, 2026 Join in the meadow-making in Theodore Wirth Regional Park! Stop by the meadow off the entrance drive to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and join in the weeding and planting fun. No registration required. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like!

  • 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 […]

  • Trivia Night

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    The Commons 425 Portland Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for Trivia Night at The Commons!

  • Invertebrate Discovery Walks

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

    Wednesdays, June 3 – June 24, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Join a naturalist on a walk to discover the hidden kingdoms of insects and other invertebrates in the Garden! We'll learn about invertebrate identification, their behavior, and ecology as we observe them on the trails. No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.

  • Board Meeting

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    Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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