Archery

Fort Snelling State Park

1-3 p.m. Saturday

Join certified instructors and learn from hands-on training and coaching on compound bows. Equipment provided. Info: 612-725-2724 or www.mndnr.gov.

Live eagles

Whitewater State Park

7-8 p.m. Saturday

National Eagle Center staff explain why the Mississippi River and the bluff lands are so important to the national bird’s survival. Info: 1-507-932-3007 or www.mndnr.gov.

About bullsnakes

Wild River State Park

1-2:30 p.m. Saturday

The park is conducting research about bullsnakes, native to Minnesota. Naturalist Dave Crawford will talk about the tools in use for studying bullsnakes and what the park has learned. Info: 651-583-2125 or www.mndnr.gov.

Rope making

William O’Brien State Park

10 a.m. Saturday

Learn a long-ago craft, using the basswood tree to make rope. Info: 651-433-0500 or www.mndnr.gov.

Paddleboarding

Fish Lake Regional Park

9-11 a.m. Saturday

Learn the basics and then play some games. Equipment provided. Cost is $20. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. Reference 325911-16. This program is for ages 8-13.

Family canoeing

Cleary Lake Regional Park

9-11 a.m. Saturday

Learn geocaching basics and explore the lake by canoe. Cost is $8. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. Reference 324501-10.

River paddle

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

Get on the Mississippi River. Previous experience in a canoe by one family member is required. Equipment and shuttle provided. Cost is $15. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. Reference 325312-00. The program is for ages 7 and older, and children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Info: www.threerivers parks.org.

 

Universe in the park

Lake Maria State Park

8:30-10 p.m. Sunday

 Enjoy an evening learning about and viewing the night sky. Telescopes provided. Bring a flashlight. Info: 763-878-2325 or www.mndnr.gov.

 

Beginner archery

Carver Park Reserve

1-3 p.m. Sunday

 Learn the basics of shooting safely and accurately. Equipment provided. Cost is $7. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. Reference 321501-00. The program is for ages 14 and older.