Flower festival
Carley State Park
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
The park will be blanketed in blooming bluebells at this annual festival. A variety of activities are scheduled, including trout fishing, archery programs for children and wildflower walks. More info: 1-507-932-3007 or www.mndnr.gov/ptcalendar.
Fishing for fun
Fort Snelling State Park
1-3 p.m. Saturday
Meet at the fishing pier on Snelling Lake. Fishing rods and bait provided. Licenses are not required. Space is limited. To register, call 612-725-2724. More info: www.mndnr.gov/ptcalendar.
Ask the naturalist
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
10:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday
Roving naturalists along Hidden Falls Trail will answer questions about wildflowers and other signs of spring. More info: 1-507-333-4840.
Fly-tying clinic for women
Afton State Park
9-11 a.m. Saturday
The clinic teaches basic fly-tying skills for people with little or no experience. Tools and materials are provided. Class size is limited. To register, call 651-231-6968. More info: www.mndnr.gov/ptcalendar.
Birding hike
Frontenac State Park
7-8:30 a.m. Saturday
Bring binoculars and meet at the campground host site (Site 1). The hosts will lead the hike. More info: 651-345-3401.
Mother Day's walk
Interstate State Park
1-2:30 p.m. Sunday
Meet at the park office for a 1-mile walk led by a naturalist to see spring wildflowers. Participants will learn about the plants, including how they've been used throughout history. The hike will include some stairs and uneven terrain. Wear sturdy shoes. More info: 651-465-5711 or www.mndnr.gov/ptcalendar.
Mother's Day brunch
Lowry Nature Center
10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday
A buffet catered by B's on the River is happening at the center in Victoria. Dine indoors or outdoors among the birds, trees and spring wildflowers. Make a craft, take a walk through flowered woodlands and meadows, and take in the migrating birds. Reservations required by phone. Call 763-559-6700. Cost is $17 for ages 9 and older: $10, ages 3 to 8; free, children 2 and younger.
More on moms
Eastman Nature Center
1-4 p.m. Sunday
Interact with live animals and learn how their mothers care for them. More info: 763-694-7700.
