Theme: Freedom Remembered, Community Alive. Three Rivers invites the community to Silverwood Park for a fun-filled evening to celebrate Juneteenth. Join the celebration recognizing the importance of Juneteenth, marking the moment when freedom was finally announced to the last enslaved African Americans and a calling to reckon with both the promise and the unfinished work of democracy. Festivities will include live music from Obi Original and the Black Atlantics from 6:30–8 p.m., a local market featuring resources and vendors from the community, food available for purchase from a local food truck, drop-in artmaking activities for everyone and an interactive space for youth. This event is free and open to all ages. Drop in anytime.

Our nature center has several Minnesota animals who live on site and teach us about nature. Come meet a few, learn their favorite meals and see them up close. This is an ongoing program. Free. Drop-ins welcome.

Step into playful challenge mode with the whole family at Cleary Lake Regional Park as you test your skills on the log roll and glide across slack lines set up near the beach. This free, all-ages program builds core strength, focus and confidence through laughter-filled balance challenges by the water. The Readmobile, a library on wheels, will be present for the second half of the program with literacy activities and books to check out! Brought to you in collaboration with Family Resource Centers of Scott County, CAP Agency and Scott County Library. All ages welcome. Free.

Tíŋta Otuŋwe, Prairieville, Murphy’s Ferry, National Youth Camp and Historic Murphy’s Landing are all names that have described The Landing. Join Three Rivers Park District for a Big Year of Rivers event to celebrate the natural and human history of The Landing and the Minnesota River. Engage in free activities for all ages. Tour the historic village, try recreation activities like atlatls and geocaching, and bike the regional trail. Learn about the 10,000 years of human history and discover some of the animals that call the Minnesota River home, from small aquatics to birds of prey. Come join us for all this and more! Free.

See wild songbirds safely trapped, studied and banded with numbered rings. Find out what scientists learn from these banded birds. All ages welcome. Free.

See, smell and touch beaver biofacts. Learn the difference between beavers and muskrats. Go on a self guided hike to look for beavers and beaver-chewed trees. Free.

Wolves, coyotes and foxes...Oh My! Learn which of these canines call Carver Park Reserve home. Answer trivia questions, touch canine biofacts and learn something new about these four-footed friends. Program will be indoors at Lowry Nature Center. Free.

A wellness offering for teachers, administrators and community care professionals looking for respite in a challenging time. Each session will include a short walk to immerse in nature and a wellness practice such as a meditation trail, solo sit, qigong practice, etc. Each session is a standalone offering, but participants can join as many sessions as they like. Scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays throughout the summer. Alternating morning and evening. Come rain or shine. Drop-ins are welcome. Free

Curious about camping but not sure where to start? Bring the whole family out to the park for a free, hands-on outdoor adventure! Drop in and set up a tent and a hammock, start a campfire and roast marshmallows over the flames. Head out on a short geocaching hunt to discover hidden treasures around the park. This relaxed, family-friendly program is a great way to build outdoor confidence for all ages. The Readmobile, a library on wheels, will be on site with books and activities for curious minds. This program was made possible with support from CAP Agency, Family Resource Centers of Scott County and the Scott County Library. Meet at Oak Grove Group Camp. Free

Celebrate dragonflies and their life cycles. Visit the dragonfly tent, catch adults and nymphs, test water quality at the pond using invertebrates and learn how your actions affect their health. Take a photo with a giant dragonfly on a green screen. Explore with microscopes and see dragonfly nymphs up close. Talk to the Minnesota Dragonfly Society about what they do around the state. Drop in anytime. Free.

Join gallery artist, Anna E. Orbovich and staff from Silverwood Park for an afternoon of art activities on the front patio of French Regional Park. Experiment with art techniques inspired by the work in Anna's exhibition "Deep Mapping Wilderness". Take part in a hands-on, naturalist activity or play in the park's sprawling play area. Drop in anytime from 1–3 p.m. All ages welcome. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime, no registration required. Free.

Try some binoculars to look for birds both big and small. Search along the river or from the Treetop Trail for warblers, ducks, eagles and herons. All ages welcome. Free.

Celebrate National Moth week. Meet live caterpillars, learn what makes them unique and leave with a new appreciation of North America's biggest moth.Drop in anytime. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime, no registration required. Free.

Journey through the water cycle in a unique hands on game. Turn yourself into a water droplet and become part of the adventure as you collect beads that tell your personal water droplet story. Drop in anytime. All ages welcome. Free.

Join us in our front yard as our turtle ambassadors get some sunshine. Learn what makes Blanding's and painted turtles special, and discover where they live and what they eat. All ages welcome. Free.

Drop in at any time to meet a few of our live animals up close and discover what makes these critters unique! All ages welcome. Free.

Explore the river’s shoreline for agates and other cool rocks. Discover their history and stories. Get some great identification tips to start your own rock collection. Drop in anytime. Free.

Stop by to visit with monarchs; there might be eggs, caterpillars, a chrysalis, or adult butterflies to see. Learn about the fascinating life cycle of the monarch butterfly and how it migrates to Mexico for the winter. All ages welcome. Free.

Make your own boat out of natural materials, then see if it will float! Learn about what makes things float and the kinds of boats that use the Mississippi River. Drop in anytime. Free.

Explore one of summertime's coolest habitats, the pond! Meet a naturalist at the dock to scoop with a net, identify aquatic invertebrates and plants, and get a closer look with a magnifier. All ages welcome. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime, no registration required. Free.

Watch some kooky animal puppets as they stop Trasher the Trash Can from trashing nature. Performance begins promptly at 1 p.m. After the show, try your hand at making an art project related to the show until 3 p.m. Join the Walk with a Naturalist at 2 p.m. for a longer nature hike or stay and make art throughout the afternoon. All ages welcome. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic, with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime, no registration required. Free.

Scoop for small aquatic animals along the edge of the river. Learn about what they eat, who eats them and what they tell us about the health of the mighty Mississippi River. All ages welcome. Free.

Scoop for small aquatic animals along the edge of the river. Learn about what they eat, who eats them and what they tell us about the health of the mighty Mississippi River. Drop in anytime. Free.

Drop in and meet some of our animal ambassador turtles and learn about the unique adaptations they have to help them live in rivers. Take a stroll along the Treetop Trail doing turtle trivia. Drop in anytime. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime. No registration required. Free.

Stroll along the Mississippi River and read "What Is A River?" by Monika Vaicenaviciene. Contribute to an ephemeral community art project by letting us know what a river is to you. All ages welcome. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through free, hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime, no registration required.