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Upcoming Events
Oct. 5 & 6 | Hyland Hills
Take in the fall colors from one of the highest elevations in Hennepin County! Enjoy live music, food and more.
Oct. 13 | Gale Woods
Celebrate the changing seasons on the farm! Explore nature with our naturalist team, meet the farm animals, watch the sheepdog herding demonstrations, explore the farmers market and more.
Ongoing | Multiple Locations
Learn the basics of archery and try shooting a bow!
Browse the list of Three Rivers' programs and find your next adventure.
SnowSports Academy registration opens Tuesday, October 15 at 8 AM.
Check out the 2024-2025 brochures for Hyland Hills and Elm Creek and learn more about SnowSports Academy.
For 2024, we're celebrating bugs all year long! Join us to learn more about the insect world.
From speakers to special events to programs, we've created opportunities throughout the year for you to explore what makes these creatures fascinating and awe-inspiring.
The Wandering Naturalist Podcast
Episodes 216–218: Intriguing Bats of Minnesota
Soar into the night sky with Angela and Brandon to learn all about bats. Find out what bats live in Minnesota, how white-nose syndrome is affecting our bat populations, and the work being done to help the northern long-eared bat—a federally endangered species—to recover.
The Three Rivers Blog
My Bike Ride Through Carver Park Reserve
By: Terrie Cummings
A Three Rivers bike enthusiast takes us on a ride through and around her favorite park.
Five Tips for Living Near Black Bears
By: Tom Knisely
Learn how you can live peacefully with these naturally cautious creatures.
2024: Three Rivers Parks’ Big Year of Bugs
By: John Moriarty
Join us throughout the year to learn more about the insect world and what makes these creatures fascinating and awe-inspiring.
News
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Three Rivers Park District has purchased two properties in suburban Hennepin County that will be part of future regional trail corridors.
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Shayne Wells of Fox 9's Good Day Minnesota paid a visit to Three Rivers Park District to check out the adorable baby boom at Gale Woods Farm.
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WCCO's morning news crew visited Baker Outdoor Learning Center to learn how sugary sap is turned into maple syrup.
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Three Rivers Park District is now conducting prescribed burns and will continue until early June. Learn more about where burns take place, why they happen, and how they are managed.
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Deer hunts will take place in the parks this fall. Learn about where they will be held and about safety practices during hunts.
