1 Nature photography
Silverwood Park, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Three Rivers Park District offers once-a-month workshops on nature photography. Open to seasoned shooters and amateurs alike, these events are designed for swapping ideas and honing technique. All levels are welcome. $30. Lunch provided. Reservation required; 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparks.org.
2 Bdote: Where rivers and people meet
Fort Snelling State Park, Nov. 24, 1-2 p.m.
Take an easygoing stroll through Fort Snelling State Park to see the various sites and learn about the park's historic characters. This particular program retraces the steps of the men and women who, for hundreds of years, followed the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers to the area now known as Fort Snelling. 612-725-2724 or www.mndnr.gov.
3 Turkey tracks
Eastman Nature Center, Nov. 24, from 1-2 p.m.