Share Your Story Programs
February & March | Cleary
Uncover your own family stories and learn about Scott County history with a historical interpreter. For ages 50 and up.
Geocaching for Leprechaun Surprises
March 16 & 17 | Cleary Lake & French
Use GPS technology to explore the park and find fun things left behind by the tricky leprechauns.
https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=Global&Action=Start&display=detail&keyword=leprechaun Register Now2024: Three Rivers Parks’ Big Year of Bugs
By: John Moriarty
February 06, 2024
Category: Big Year of Bugs
Throughout 2024, Three Rivers Park District is highlighting bugs. Many people have asked why we are interested in bugs because they think of them as creepy and gross. But that is exactly why we are interested. Because, while some bugs creep, they are all cool and important in their own way — even mosquitoes… but maybe not ticks. This year we’ll showcase the cool and interesting side of bugs with a yearlong series of activities including talks, classes, hikes and events.
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