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Archery 101: Bow Types

By: Ryan Barth

September 10, 2018

When taught correctly, archery is one of the safest sports to participate in. It is also a sport that almost anyone can excel at, and prospective archers have many bow choices for all sizes and abilities.

Why September Is Sweeter at the Farm Market

By: Tim Reese

September 04, 2018

Early fall is peak harvest time in Minnesota. Learn why some vegetables taste sweeter later in the season, how to store them during winter, and when to stop by Gale Woods Farm in Three Rivers to stock up on the season's bounty. 

Volunteering: Park Patrol

By: Deb Vosler

August 27, 2018

Did you know there is a team of volunteers on park and regional trails in Three Rivers ready to help? Read on to learn about Park Patrol and the variety of ways they assist park guests.

What Happens To Collected Prairie Seeds?

By: Erin Korsmo

August 22, 2018

Getting collected seeds back onto the prairie is not as simple as you might think. Learn what goes on between seed collection and seed planting.

Prairies are the most threatened habitat in Minnesota. Some species that depend on prairies are now on endangered and threatened species lists. Read on to learn about the important role volunteer seed collectors play in saving the prairies and the creatures that inhabit them.

What's Blooming at Noerenberg?

By: Arla Carmichiel

August 13, 2018

August can often be a difficult month for tired gardeners. A walk through Noerenberg Gardens might be just the thing to get through the “dog days” of summer. Learn which plants to look for this August.

How do art and nature intersect? For one artist, it involves carefully placing fake birds in trees. For another, it appears as an explosion of colorful paint on canvas. Read on to learn how nature and Silverwood Park have inspired artists Paula McCartney and Kelli Nelson.

A Walk Through Silverwood Park

By: Eileen Cohen

August 06, 2018

Like a living museum, Silverwood contains curiosities and specimens of every kind. Here, the connection between nature and art takes center stage. Learn about the park's history as an escape from the city and take a virtual walk down a trail of sculptures.

What Is Environmental Stewardship to You?

By: Laura Jarriel & Andrea Breitung

August 01, 2018

Learn what the Three Rivers blog is about and start to ask yourself what environmental stewardship means to you.

Pollinators: The Great Monarch Migration

By: Elaine Tucker

July 31, 2018

Have you ever wondered what a monarch tag is or why we tag monarch butterflies? Read on to discover more about these beautiful insects and their incredible 2,000-mile migration.

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