North Mississippi Regional Park

Bring some friends and meet some new ones at an evening of food and nature around a bonfire. Enjoy naturalist-led gourmet campfire cooking (recipes included), group games, and a senses-exploring night hike. Pre-registration is encouraged This program takes place outside, please dress for the weather Program is based out of the Kroening Interpretive Center at […]

Leap into a predator vs prey adventure! Find out how animals battle for survival Learn about food chains and animal adaptations by looking at skulls, furs and live animal examples! Then take your knowledge to the trails by looking for animal signs and playing survival games. Register Online Get Directions

Can a groundhog really predict the coming season? Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Come celebrate a day of weather forecasting woodchucks with art, games and activities. Hike the park with a naturalist to see if our resident woodchucks have been out to make their own predictions. Register Online […]

Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Take a nature walk along a glowing luminary trail, then make your own luminary to bring home. Play winter themed games, get your face painted and enjoy the warmth of a bonfire while sipping hot spiced cider with campfire treats.Notes:Pre-registration is encouraged, but […]

Invite birds into your backyard this winter by crafting an edible snack house for them. These feeders are a lovely decoration and a great food source for our bird friends that brave the cold. All supplies included.Notes:Pre-registration is required. Please register all individuals that will be crafting a ginger-bird house- Children under 12 must be […]

Ditch the mall crawl and opt outside this year! We?ll have naturalist programming and self-guided nature exploration activities all day. Hike the park, build a fort, go on a scavenger hunt, play games and join in the coloring contest! !Notes: This is a drop-in special event. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required Children under 12 […]

Party animals welcome to the animal costume party! Come dressed as your favorite animal to enjoy an afternoon of games, dancing and fun. It may not be so spooky, but you can disguise your identity in natural style by making a nature mask to complete your costume.Notes: Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required- Children under […]

Celebration the autumn equinox with the start of fall reptile and amphibian migration! Learn about how reptiles and amphibians adapt to survive the chilly winter months ahead. Visit with live education animals such as turtles, snakes, and toads. Then, go in search of these creatures and the clues they leave behind on a herp hunt […]

Come celebrate the wonders of dragonflies with an afternoon full of activities, art and games. Participate in dragonfly monitoring efforts, go on a prairie hike with a naturalist, and find […]

Start the summer off with an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Play games and try nature challenges, go on a scavenger hunt, visit the pop- up nature station, cool off by playing with water and get your face painted. Get ready for a season of fun in the sun!Get Directions

Learn the ways of the woods by following leprechaun clues. Discover tricks that plants and animals use to thrive in the wild, decipher messages left by animals, and identify helpful and harmful plants. Follow the leprechaun?s path to uncover the secret during an afternoon of fun!Notes: Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required Children under 12 […]

Brrrr! Baby its cold outside! This Valentine?s Day get warmed up on a snowshoe hike along the river, then cozy up around a bonfire while sipping hot cocoa and try your hand at crafting a candle to bring home. - Please wear winter boots for use with snowshoes. - This program takes place outside. Please […]

Can a groundhog really predict the coming season? Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Come celebrate a day of weather forecasting woodchucks with art, games and activities. Hike the park with a naturalist to see if our resident woodchucks have been out to make their own predictions - Pre-registration […]

Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Make a luminary and enjoy the warm glow of a bonfire while sipping hot spiced cider! Learn why the amount of light changes throughout the year and which winter constellations to look for in the sky. Plus grab a winter phenology bingo card […]

Invite birds into your backyard this winter by crafting an edible snack house for them. These feeders are a lovely decoration and a great food source for our bird friends that brave the cold. All supplies included. All Ages.Notes: Children under 12 are free of charge, but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register all […]

Ditch the mall crawl and opt outside this year! We'll have naturalist programming and self-guided nature exploration activities. Hike the park, build a fort, go on a scavenger hunt, play games and more!Get Directions

Party animals welcome to the animal costume party! Come dressed as your favorite animal to enjoy an afternoon of games, dancing and fun. It may not be so spooky, but you can disguise your identity in natural style by making a leaf mask to complete your costume.Get Directions

Celebrate the first day of autumn with us! Meet a Minnesota animal up-close, create autumn and equinox themed art work to take home and explore the outdoors. Plus grab a fall phenology bingo card to play throughout the season. Get bingo and bring it back to the Nature Center for a prize! Children under 12 […]