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March 2021
Welcome the herons back to Marshall Terrace
Great blue herons return to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Park Ranger Sharon at 11 am-1 pm Saturday, March 27 to watch them. The event will be down on the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. Prepare for some mud or ice. Bring binoculars and cameras. Ranger Sharon will have her spotting scope to aid viewing the birds. A ranger and volunteers will greet you on…
Find out more »“Thou Mighty God” Concert
"Thou Mighty God," a program offered by lutenist Thomas Walker Jr. and soprano Sarah Jackson, featuring sacred devotional works of the late Renaissance and early Baroque for lute and soprano, featuring music by Claude LeJeune, Nicolas Vallet, John Dowland, Etienne Moulinie, and Michelagnolo Galilei.
Find out more »April 2021
Waite Park Church Easter Egg Hunt
Waite Park Wesleyan Church will hold an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Church members will place Easter Egg Hunt signs in various yards around the neighborhood. Families are encouraged to walk, bike or drive to various locations and take a selfie next to a sign. After kids have accumulated 10 or more selfies, they should report to the church parking lot at 1510 33rd Ave NE, where they'll receive a goodie bag and become eligible for a…
Find out more »Virtual 5K Bee Run/Walk/Bike
Supporting pollinators and celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, hundreds of participants are expected to either run/walk/ or bike the event’s traditional route starting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis or other routes of their own choosing.
Find out more »Pledge to Walk or Bike on Earth Day, Receive Prizes
Anoka County residents who take the pledge to walk or bike on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, will receive a free Earth Day goodie bag with several sustainable items from Anoka County Commute Solutions, and they will have the chance to compete in three different contests.
Find out more »Kids invited to celebrate Earth Day the Spark-Y Way
Spark-Y, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, is hosting its first annual Earth Day celebration for students in grades 5-8, being held virtually on Thursday, April 22, 9-11 am. At Earth Day the Spark-Y Way, students will get to hear from local leaders of sustainability projects around the Twin Cities, learn about local food from Spark-Y educators, and receive an invitation to participate in a sustainable design competition. Anyone can watch the event, but students must be…
Find out more »Minneapolis DIY Earth Day
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis annual Minneapolis Earth Day Clean-Up event, Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am-noon, has moved to DIY mode. You can use a trash bag from home or pick up supplies, including bags and gloves, at participating Earth Day sites throughout the city, including Beltrami, Boom Island, Waite, and Windom parks.
Find out more »Grace Lutheran Church April Community Dinner
Drive Thru Community Dinner prepared by Grace Lutheran Church at Grace Community Center for NE.
Find out more »May 2021
Upcoming activities at Silverwood Park
Silverwood park is offering a variety of upcoming activities.
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