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Five Tips for Living Near Black Bears
May 29, 2025
As the weather warms, your chance of seeing a black bear may increase as they awake from hibernation and seek out food.
Learn how you can live peacefully with these naturally cautious creatures in your area.
Why Do Swimming Beaches Close?
May 20, 2025
At Three Rivers Park District, water quality crews monitor the water at beaches and swim ponds on a weekly basis from Memorial Day to Labor Day to ensure the E. coli levels are safe for users.
Learn more about the testing process, other reasons for beach closures and how you can help maintain healthy water quality in the parks.
Places To Fish From Shore in Minnesota
May 15, 2025
Fishing is a great way to connect with nature, the outdoors, family and friends. If you are new to the sport, we have several locations in Three Rivers where you can test the waters, no boat required!
Read on for a list of our favorite fishing spots in Minnesota and what kind of fish you might catch while you’re there.
Looking for a fun, inexpensive activity to get yourself and those close to you outside and moving? Try disc golf!
Whether you're a beginner looking to try disc golf for the first time or an experienced player looking for tips and tricks to improve your game, we'll walk you through this increasingly popular outdoor sport.
Breaking Down Barriers to Water Safety Education – Part 2
By: Amanda Fong & Maggie Heurung
April 28, 2025
Three Rivers initiated a regional water safety audit and partnered with V3 Sports to develop family-focused water safety workshops.
Part two details the launch and results of these water safety workshops.
Breaking Down Barriers to Water Safety Education – Part 1
By: Amanda Fong & Maggie Heurung
April 28, 2025
Three Rivers initiated a regional water safety audit and partnered with V3 Sports to develop family-focused water safety workshops.
Part one of this blog focuses on the background of the study.
The most exciting time of the year at Gale Woods is upon us – spring babies! Learn what it takes to birth sheep or chickens on the farm and how this special season can be very demanding on a farmer's time and attention.
Boating is a great way to enjoy the fresh air when the weather gets warm. Before you get out on the water, here's a quick refresher on how you can prevent aquatic invasive species from further impacting Minnesota's waterways.
The first Earth Day in 1970 gave a voice to the environment and implemented an emerging awareness of human impact on the planet. To contribute to this global movement, here are ten ways to celebrate Earth Day (today and every day).
Hear from Ski Younger participants about how the program has improved their skiing skills, boosted their confidence and brought winter fun and fitness into their lives.
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