Owl walk
Afton State Park
8-9 p.m. Friday
The full moon is the perfect setting to look for owls. Join a naturalist on this moonlit walk. Meet at the visitor center. (651-436-5391, mndnr.gov)
Kayaking essentials
French Regional Park
9 a.m.-noon Saturday
A hands-on experience with instructors for participants 14 years old and older. Learn beginning kayak safety, proper paddling form, and paddling strokes. Equipment provided. Cost is $50 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 and reference activity number 325011-01. (threeriversparks.org)
Prairie hike
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
10 a.m.-noon Saturday
Join a master naturalist on a hike along the new Prairie Trail to explore the plants adapted to sunshine and wind and to help collect seeds. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water bottle are recommended. (507-333-4840, mndnr.gov)
By canoe
Fort Snelling State Park
10 a.m.-noon Saturday
Minnesota lakes are full of life. Join a naturalist on a canoe trip to see what thrives in Snelling Lake. Equipment provided. Registration required. Call 612-725-2724. (www.mndnr.gov)
Tag a monarch
Whitewater State Park
4-5 p.m. Saturday
Learn about Minnesota's amazing native butterflies. After a brief presentation, take a short hike to catch, tag and release monarch butterflies to help with ongoing research about their migration. Bring a butterfly net if you have one. (507-932-3007, mndnr.gov)
Archery lesson
William O'Brien State Park
10 a.m.-noon Sunday
Drop by the picnic grounds to give archery a shot. Must be 8 to participate, and children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. (651-433-0500, mndnr.gov)
Green Fit Club
Hyland Park Reserve
5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Ditch the gym and get fit out outdoors. Join the Green Fit Club at the Bloomington park for the first session (the club will meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). Three months of instructor-led activities include Nordic walking, yoga, canoeing, archery, geocaching and more. Attend all or some of the three sessions per week. Any fitness or experience level is welcome. Cost is $95, and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 and reference activity number 423117-00. This program is open to ages 18 and older. (threeriversparks.org)