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

Become a citizen scientist and help count winter birds! For over 125 years, the Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count has tracked how bird populations change over time, and the data you collect will add to this national effort. The birds you see with the group will be counted as part of the Excelsior Count Circle survey. Binoculars provided. No experience necessary. Free

Though we can’t normally feel it, air is all around us. Come learn about the power air pressure has through hands-on experiments. Observe air crush a pop can and learn how it helps birds fly. $6/student.

Did you know a bird's wing acts a lot like an airplane wing? Learn how birds and planes fly as you examine the four different kinds of flight. Study bird wings to improve the planes you make through the process of biomimicry. $6/student.

Why do birds fly south for the winter? How far do they go? Get all of your migration questions answered by participating in games and activities that will get you ready to fly south. $6/student.

Watch a puppet show as our puppets have adventures in the woods and fields. After the show a head out on the trail for a short activity. $5/person. Ages: 3-6, plus adult.

Learn alongside your preschooler through imaginative play, nature artifacts and movement. Then, watch a silly puppet show! Try a self-guided nature activity after the show. Reservations required. Both adult and child must register and pay. $5/person. Ages 2-6 plus adult.

Get an up close look at some of nature's most powerful and fascinating birds—raptors! You'll meet two live birds of prey while learning what makes these hunters so unique. Discover the key traits all raptors share, explore their incredible adaptations and pick up tips for spotting and identifying them in the wild. Open to all ages but designed for ages 7+. $6/person.

Raptors have been a part of education at Lowry for many of our 50 years. Meet the current captive raptors, learn about these amazing birds of prey and how they help teach. Drop in anytime. All ages welcome. Free.

Become a citizen scientist and help survey for winter birds! Carver Park Reserve is part of the Excelsior Count Circle, and compiled observations help provide a snapshot of what birds are present here in winter. For over 125 years, the Audubon Society has been doing the Christmas Bird Count and the information gathered has provided a better idea of how bird populations change over time. Counting starts at 9 a.m. and most sections take two hours to complete. Solo or groups of birders can sign up for one or more sections to survey for winter birds. This is not a guided hike. Email Kirk.Mona@ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-694-7656 for more information or to be assigned a section of the park. All ages welcome. Free.

Become a citizen scientist and help count winter birds! For over 125 years, the Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count has tracked how bird populations change over time, and the data you collect will add to this national effort. Join a group bird walk through varied habitats to look for as many of the 50 likely winter species as we can find — records go to the North Hennepin Count Circle survey. Binoculars provided. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Free.