1 Rookery snowshoe hike
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Check out the Twin Cities' largest rookery, located within the refuge's Wilkie Unit in Shakopee. This delicate habitat is home to 1,000 nests and more than 100 breeding pairs of great blue herons and great egrets. Reservations required; 952-858-0710. More information: www.fws.gov/refuge/Minne sota_Valley/Events.html.
2 Take a kid ice fishing
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Here's a free lesson on ice fishing for children and adults, complete with fishing rods, tackle and all the other necessary equipment. Organizers are even drilling holes in advance. Ages 5-plus. More information: www.threeriversparks.org.
3 Snowshoeing along the St. Croix
Wild River State Park, Feb. 22, noon-2 p.m.