Hike for women
Fort Snelling State Park
9-10:30 a.m. Saturday
Two major rivers meet in Fort Snelling State Park. Join a park naturalist for a walking discussion on the natural and cultural history at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Dress for the weather. Meet at the visitor center. (612-725-2724, mndnr.gov)
Kids in action
William O’Brien State Park
10-11 a.m. Saturday
Learn the basics about survival (air, shelter, water and food) and then make a survival bracelet. You will learn a basic knot and then make the bracelet. Registration required. (651-433-0500, mndnr.gov)
Mountain bike race
Elm Creek Park Reserve
10-noon Saturday
Race in a time trial on a 10- to 14-mile singletrack loop through trees. Warm up at the trailhead afterward with awards, door prizes and good times. Divisions include men’s, women’s and under-17. Helmets and mounted bike lights required.
Cost is $15 for registration ($20 for same-day). Call 763-559-6700 to register. (three riversparks.org)
Help feed birds
Afton State Park
10-11:30 a.m. Saturday
Show some love to your feathered friends by building a feeder. Cost is $5. Registration required. (651-231-6968, mndnr.gov)
Learn to skate-ski
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
9:30-11 a.m. Sunday
Practice efficient edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience recommended. Reservations required. Cost is $24. (763-559-6700, threeriversparks.org)
Learn classic skiing
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday
Learn proper equipment fitting, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and hill techniques. For novice skiers and those wanting a review. Reservations required. Cost is $24. (763-559-6700, threeriversparks.org)
River investigation
Fort Snelling State Park
1-3 p.m. Sunday
The program is called Mississippi River Investigation: Winter Edition. Spend the morning taking a closer look at the water and the organisms that live in it. Dress for the weather. Meet at the visitor center. No registration required; call 612-279-3350. (mndnr.gov)
Nature walk
Silverwood Park
1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday
Stroll through the park. Watch and listen for seasonal birds and other happenings. Free. (763-694-7707, three riversparks.org)
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