1 Family nature walk
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, July 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join a refuge naturalist for a family-friendly walk through the Long Meadow Lake Unit, one of the only open areas on the heavily flooded refuge. For the latest information and updates: www.fws.org/refuge/Minnesota_Valley.
2 Lake Superior Day celebration
Gooseberry Falls State Park, July 20, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
This daylong celebration includes a menu of naturalist-led activities, from scenic hikes to kid-friendly art activities and wildlife education. Attend a special program on Lake Superior shipwrecks in the evening. More information: 1-218-834-3855; www.mndnr.gov.
3 Intro to kayak rolling
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, July 22 and 29, 6-8 p.m.,