Snowshoeing, skiing treks are part of parks programs

Glendalough State Park

12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday

• Look for trumpeter swans and other wildlife on a family friendly adventure. Snowshoeing is weather-dependent. Check with the park office (or web page) Saturday. (1-218-261-6900; mndnr.gov/glendalough)

Lake Bemidji State Park

1-3 p.m. Saturday

• Children ages 8 to 15 are welcomed to ice-fish. Adults do not need license if with a child. (1-218-308-2300; mndnr.gov/lakebemidji)

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

River snowshoe

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

1-3 p.m. Saturday

• Learn about the origin of snowshoeing. Search for animal signs and tracks while snowshoeing. Equipment and refreshments provided. Beginners welcome. Cost is $5. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (bit.ly/threeshoe)

Baker Outdoor Learning Center

• Learn how to use a global positioning system (aka GPS) unit, and hike or snowshoe to find hidden geocaches. Equipment provided. Cost is $5. Call 763-694-7857 to make a reservation. (bit.ly/bakergps)

Winter fun day

Lake Maria State Park

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

• Snowshoeing basics, winter hikes, Frisbee golf and nature bingo are among the activities. (763-878-2325; mndnr.gov/lakemaria)

9 a.m.-noon Saturday

• See wild songbirds up close as they are carefully trapped, studied, banded and released. Drop in anytime. The programs are free and open to all ages. (bit.ly/threebird)

Eastman Nature Center

1-2:30 p.m. Sunday