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Upcoming Events
July 13 | Hyland Hills
Bring a blanket and some friends for a free outdoor movie on the hill!
July 8 & 21 | Bryant Lake & Fish Lake
Log rolling is rooted in the history of the Midwest's logging era. Watch a demonstration and give it a try!
July 30 | Monarch Singletrack
Big Woods Classic 2022 features in-person racing on our newest mountain bike trail, Monarch Singletrack Trail in Carver Park Reserve.
Looking for job opportunities with flexible scheduling and competitive wages that also combine your passion for the outdoors? Three Rivers is now hiring! Check out our newest job postings.
Learn about nature with the Junior Naturalist Activity Book! Twenty pages of activities help you explore all around you. Pick up a free copy at select locations or print it out.
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 128–130: Raptors
Dive into the world of raptors with us! We talk to Margie Menzies of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory about what makes birds of prey unique; Lori Arent from The Raptor Center discusses the specialized care that raptors need; and we speak with Thomas Howes, Natural Resource Manager of the Fond du Lac Reservation, about rules that dictate how Native People can possess and use eagle artifacts.
The Three Rivers Blog
How To Go Stand-Up Paddleboarding
By: Brent Hennen
In this post from the archive, discover the origins and evolution of stand-up paddleboarding and watch two videos to learn how to do this popular watersport.
Getting Started with Birding Lists and Competitive Events
By: John Moriarty
Want to take birding to the next level? Learn how you can start logging your sightings on bird lists or joining in bird-count competitions.
3 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth
By: Nicole Fernandez
Learn about the history of Juneteenth — the 19th of June — and get some ideas of how you can celebrate this year.
News
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Learn about the mental and physical benefits of connecting with nature through camping.
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The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 redistricting plan at its regular meeting on April 21, 2022. Learn more about the new Commissioner districts.
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Motorists on park and local roads should be aware of turtles crossing roads near wetlands.
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The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners has approved the draft master plan for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail and authorized a 30-day public comment period for the plan through June 3, 2022. Share comments online, via email or mail.
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Learn about the important work happening to eradicate the invasive vine Oriental bittersweet.
