Frogs and toads: grunts, chuckles, snores and more
Afton State Park
6-7 p.m. Friday
Hop over to the visitor center where you can learn about frogs and toads that call Minnesota home. Learn all kinds of cool amphibian facts and listen to frog and toad calls. Then, go for a walk to see if you can hear and see them. Also get a chance to make origami frogs. (651-436-5391, mndnr.gov/ptcalendar)
Family paddle
Hidden Falls Regional Park
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Led by Wilderness Inquiry, take a half-day canoe paddle on the Mississippi River. Voyageur canoes can seat up to 9 paddlers plus a guide. Meet at the north gate. Cost is $45. Register online at wildernessinquiry.org. (612-676-9400)
Family paddle II
Cleary Lake Regional Park
9-11 a.m. Saturday
Cost is $15. Reservations required. Call 763-559-6700. (threeriversparks.org)
Paddleboard
Cleary Lake Regional Park
1-3 p.m. Saturday
Try the fast-growing sport and get a full-body workout. Equipment provided. The paddleboards have a manufacturer's recommended weight limit of 220-250 pounds. Beginning participants at or above the manufacturer's recommended weight limit may experience difficulty standing or balancing while on the boards. Cost is $35 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 reference activity number #324511-06. (threeriversparks.org)
Adaptive off-road handcycles
Elm Creek Park Reserve
6-8 p.m. Sunday
Three Rivers Park District is dedicated to providing recreational activities for people of all mobility levels. Try adaptive off-road handcycles. Explore the 2.2-mile adaptive trail built specifically to accommodate wider and more stable arm-powered bikes. Meet at the trailhead for an open ride. (763-694-7894, threeriversparks.org)
Nature hike
Frontenac State Park 10-11 a.m. Sunday
A guided hike along popular trails. (651-345-3401, mndnr.gov/ptcalendar)
Nature hike II
Fort Snelling State Park
10 a.m.-noon Tuesday
Become a detective for the day and go on a hike with a naturalist looking for clues about what wildlife is living in the park. Learn basics about tracking and the behavior of the wildlife we see or find signs of. (612-279-3550, mndnr.gov/ptcalendar)