Events: Birds of the River Paddle, 'The Amazing Park Race' and more

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Wilderness Inquiry will supply and lead a paddle on the Mississippi River to Boom Island. Learn about birds of the city from National Park Service ranger and bird expert Sharon Stiteler. No canoeing experience is necessary, and a free shuttle is provided from Boom Island. Cost is $45. Register online at www.wildernessinquiry.org. (612-676-9400)

1-3 p.m. Saturday

Just like the show, there will be puzzles to solve and activities to complete to get the next clue. Finish the activities first and you could win a prize. Sign up at the main park office, and then meet at the Riverside Amphitheater in the picnic grounds. (651-433-0500 or www.mndnr.gov)

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

1-3 p.m. Saturday

Cost is $35. Call 763-559-6700 and refer to activity number 327711-06. Participants must be 14 or older. (threeriversparks.org) Skins and skulls

Learn about the adaptations of various animals that live in the park by examining their skins and skulls. (612-725-2724, www.mndnr.gov)

12:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday

Learn about the practice as a research tool, birds' migratory patterns, and help handle and release banded birds. (507-932-3007, www.mndnr.gov)

French Regional Park

1-3 p.m. Sunday