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Upcoming Events
October 8 | Elm Creek
Take in the stunning fall colors of Elm Creek Park Reserve while participating in a classic Twin Cities race! Choose from 10K, 5K and 1K distances.
Sept. & Oct. | Multiple Locations
Help preserve woodlands by removing buckthorn shrubs.
October | Multiple Locations
Try cidering with an old-fashioned press, discover the history of cidering and more!
Looking for job opportunities with flexible scheduling and competitive wages that also combine your passion for the outdoors? Three Rivers is hiring! Check out our current job postings.
Help us celebrate birds throughout 2022 during our Big Year of Birds! Find out activities you can join — from a bird speaker series to monthly birding hikes to bird count events — and learn more about these amazing creatures.
The Wandering Naturalist Podcast
Episodes 139–141: Salamanders
This month, learn about salamanders — everything from what they are to how they affect human healthcare to their glowing properties and even the unique life strategy that several of Minnesota's salamanders have!
The Three Rivers Blog
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
By: Laurel Sundberg
The greens of spring and summer are beginning to fade as we move deeper into the autumn season. In this post from the archive, learn why and how the rainbow of color appears in leaves each year.
My Summer as a Pathways Intern
By: Alex Carey
Learn what it was like to be part of the Pathways program through the eyes of Alex, Mississippi Gateway Regional Park’s outdoor education intern this summer.
Wandering Through an Image
By: Brandon Baker
What were the thoughts that went into creating The Wandering Naturalist’s new graphic? Our podcast’s co-host Brandon Baker takes us through, element by element.
News
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Learn about a new environmental justice and nature immersion program from North Hennepin Community College and Three Rivers Park District.
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Learn more from CCX Media about winter job opportunities.
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Three Rivers Park District is seeking a vendor to enter into a contract to provide website maintenance for ThreeRiversParks.org. The deadline for submitting proposals is Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
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The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners has approved the draft master plan for French Regional Park in Plymouth and authorized a 30-day public comment period for it. Share feedback about the plan through Sept. 21.
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Twin Cities Live interviews Three Rivers staff at The Landing—Minnesota River Heritage Park, learning about upcoming activities and tours taking place at the park.
