1 Women's fishing 101
Fort Snelling State Park, Aug. 9, 9-11 a.m.
Everything you need to know to start (or return to) fishing: how to identify different species, how to cast, how to bait a hook. Equipment provided. No fishing license necessary. Registration required; 612-725-2724. More information: www.mndnr.gov.
2 Full-moon stand-up paddleboard tour
Fish Lake Regional Park, Aug. 9, 8-9:30 p.m.
Go for a moonlit paddle around Fish Lake (in Plymouth). Previous paddling experience recommended. Equipment provided (for people up to 220 pounds). Ages 14-plus. $20. Reservation required; 763-559-6700. More information: www.threeriversparks.org.
3 Perseid meteor shower
Whitewater State Park, Aug. 9, 8:30-10 p.m.