Hike into Wood Lake's sugar bush to help tap trees. Learn how syrup is made while watching sap boil in the evaporator. Discover the cultural significance and natural history of […]
For kids 1st grade and up, and their families. Using your hands and brightly-colored, super chunky recycled yarn, learn how to knit and crochet ropes to decorate your favorite room, stitch them together for a scarf, or turn them into fun little creatures. Materials provided. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and […]
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about some of the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota and make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; […]
Members of the U of M's Mapping Prejudice team will answer questions about their work. Mapping Prejudice identifies and maps racial covenants in partnership with communities across the state of Minnesota and the nation. Racial covenants are clauses--a couple of lines of text--that were embedded into property deeds to keep people who were not White […]
Join other adults to discuss Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It's a collection of vignettes about life in the wilderness by park ranger and conservationist Edward Abbey, detailing unique adventures […]
Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis-based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including Michael Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam + Terry Lewis, Usher, and Prince. Jordan is focused on crafting songs with strong hooks and catchy melodies. Jordan's energy and stage presence is undeniable. He has opened the R&B […]
At 20 years old, Mavy Ho-Le is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with in the instrumental world. Inspired by Lindsey Stirling, Vanessa Mae, + the all female string quartet, BOND, Mavy features an eclectic mix of music during her sets (classical crossover, ethnic, dubstep, rock), alongside with provocative fashion that has raised the eyebrows […]
Adam Bohanan is a Twin Cities based musician who frequently performs in NYC and tours around the country. He writes and performs Soul, Funk, Jazz, and R’n’B music. His influences include: Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye and many others. Adam has played on bills with George Porter Jr., Craig Robinson, Papa […]
Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound + powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV + film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed + recorded with artists like Cristina Vane, […]
For ages K-G5 and an adult. Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. Come learn about our animal neighbors that are laying eggs this spring! Please come dressed for […]
