Fishing basics, nature hikes at Whitewater and Fort Snelling parks: A full slate at state and regional parks

Fort Snelling State Park

3-5 p.m. Friday

Learn to fish at a program for families. Identify species and practice how to bait a hook and cast. Equipment is provided. No license is needed for Minnesota residents. Call 612-725-2724 to register. (mndnr.gov).

• Whitewater State Park,

6-7 p.m. Saturday:  Find out how oceans, glaciers and raging rivers have shaped the landscape of the Whitewater River Valley. Meet at the Chimney Rock trailhead. (1-507-312-2300, mndnr.gov)

• Fort Snelling State Park, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday: A naturalist will lead a 3-mile hike on the trails. (612-725-2724, mndnr.gov)

• William O'Brien State Park,

• Interstate State Park, noon-1 p.m. Sunday: A naturalist will lead participants through the distinctive, glacier-cut rock features of the park. (mndnr.gov, 651-465-5711, ext. 225)

Cleary Lake Regional Park

2-4 p.m. Sunday

Dress to get wet. Drop in anytime. This program is free and open to ages 5 and older. (763-694-7777, threeriversparks.org)

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Learn about types of fish, preparing equipment and bait, and handling fish. Equipment and fishing license are provided for class. Cost is $6. Call 763-559-6700 to reserve a spot. (threeriversparks.org)

Lake Carlos State Park

10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sunday