Bird feeding in winter
Fort Snelling State Park
1-2 p.m. Saturday
The right variety of seeds will draw more birds to your feeder this winter. Learn about the best feeder type, food and habitat. Dress for the weather and meet at the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center. (612-725-2724, mndnr.gov/fortsnelling)
Make nature ornaments
Whitewater State Park
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Children make a nature-theme ornament and then meet Santa, who will read his favorite winter stories. Registration required. (1-507-312-2308, mndnr.gov/whitewater)
Bird walks
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
8-10:30 a.m. Saturday
Learn about some of the 220 species that stop during their migration south. This walk is one of several in the coming weeks on the Bass Ponds trails at the Long Meadow Lake Unit. All are welcome. Bring binoculars, and dress for the weather. Meet at the Bass Ponds trailhead at 2501 86th St. E., in Bloomington. (bit.ly/mnvalley)
Survival tactics
Fort Snelling State Park
1-2 p.m. Sunday
Learn which animals abandon Minnesota winters, which ones stay and how they survive. Dress for the weather and meet at the visitor center. (612-725-2724, mndnr.gov/fortsnelling)
Family Fun Day
Richardson Nature Center
2-4 p.m. Sunday
Hands-on activities that people can enjoy at their own pace. Drop in anytime. (763-694-7676, threeriversparks.org)
GreenFit Club
Beginning Monday
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Activities include yoga, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice relay and more. All equipment provided. Cost is $105. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30-6:30 p.m, through Feb. 19. (threeriversparks.org)