The Big Sit
June 11 | Multiple Locations
Learn more about the birds in our different parks and count how many different species you see within a 12-hour period from within a 25-foot circle.
https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/big-sit Learn MoreAfter four years, 127 episodes and 94,000 downloads, we decided that we wanted a new image that better reflects the stories The Wandering Naturalist tells and hopes to tell in the future.
We knew from the beginning of our graphic brainstorm that we wanted a graphic that would speak to everyone in our beautifully diverse community and visually connect them to our parks and trails. This is why there are no human shapes in the graphic, only nature and a compass, so every person can see themselves as the navigator of their own experience.
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Category: Big Year of Birds
Bird-watching incorporates a full spectrum of activities. Some individuals enjoy casually watching chickadees at their bird feeders. Others travel around the world to find more species of birds than anyone else. As you bird, you may become more interested in the more competitive birding options or simply start logging the different species you’re seeing.
Birding lists
Most people, including me, watch birds in their own yards, or in parks and natural areas close to their homes. Of the many bird lists that exist, the only list I keep is a yard list.
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Birding Etiquette and How to Be an Ethical Birder
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Where to Go Birding in Three Rivers (Part 1)
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Juneteenth Celebration
Listen to live music, participate in the open mic poetry and spoken word hour, enjoy free canoe rides and games, check out community vendors and more!
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Learn about nature all around you with the Junior Naturalist Activity Book! Pick up a free copy at this location or print it out. Available in both English and Spanish.
https://www.threeriversparks.org/juniornaturalist Learn MoreThree Rivers Park District Adopts 2022 Redistricting Plan
May 25, 2022
In accordance with Minnesota law, the Board of Commissioners of Three Rivers Park District adopted the 2022 redistricting plan at its regular meeting on April 21, 2022. A public hearing on the proposed redistricting plan was held on March 24, 2022.
Go Slow for Turtles
May 19, 2022
Motorists on park and local roads should be aware of female turtles that are leaving wetlands and crossing roads in search of high nesting ground this time of year. Most of Minnesota’s nine species of freshwater turtles lay their eggs in late May through June. Turtle populations have been decreasing in North America due to habitat destruction and fragmentation. Each year thousands of turtles are killed on roadways, especially during the nesting season.
Three Rivers will be celebrating Juneteenth at Silverwood Park on Sunday, June 19, 2022. The 19th of June is a day to honor the great history of African Americans. Juneteenth National Independence Day, also known as Freedom Day, is a U.S. holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is observed annually on June 19, and is a day of remembrance and celebration of African Americans.
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