"Bubble" Hike
Dec. 20 & 26 | Eastman
Go on a guided hike with a naturalist and your "bubble!"
The Wandering Naturalist Podcast Wins National Award
November 30, 2020
The Wandering Naturalist podcast, produced by Three Rivers Park District, has been honored with a Media Award from the National Association for Interpretation. The podcast took second place in the Digital Media category. The National Association for Interpretation is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the profession of science and heritage interpretation. Members include professionals who work at parks, museums, nature centers, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, historical and cultural sites, commercial tour companies, and theme parks.
Regal Fritillary: A Rare Butterfly That Is Thriving in Three Rivers
By: John Moriarty
November 30, 2020
Category: Resource Management
Sometimes confused with monarchs, regal fritillaries are large orange, black and silver butterflies that are found in prairies and other native grasslands. They used to be found from the Great Plains all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, but they are now gone from most of their original range.
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Reintroducing Trumpeter Swans: What It Took to Succeed
By: John Moriarty
Trumpeter swans once nested throughout Minnesota, but were eliminated by early settlers who hunted them for feathers and food. Learn what it took to restore their populations and explore current efforts in managing trumpeters today.
All About Bullsnakes — And How They Found A Home in Three Rivers
By: John Moriarty
Did you know that the longest snake in Minnesota can be found in Three Rivers Park District? Bullsnake populations have declined in the Twin Cities due to habitat loss, but thanks to reintroduction efforts, they have found a home in Crow-Hassan Park Reserve.
How Canada Geese Went from Absent to Abundant in the Twin Cities
By: John Moriarty
Canada geese are in no short supply today, but it wasn't always this way. Read on to learn how they came to be so plentiful after once being rare to see in the metro area.
Candy Cane Hike
Dec. 20 | Eastman
Take a walk on a self-guided candy cane trail, discover what's happening in nature in a unique way and choose a treat at the end.
Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council Honors Three Rivers Volunteers
November 18, 2020
The Three River Rapid Responders and Early Detection Team received a Carol Mortensen Invasive Species Management Award from the Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council (MISAC) at the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference.
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My 3-Day Bike Ride Through Three Rivers
By: Lisa Kapsner-Swift
November 16, 2020
Category: People of the Parks
Several months ago while driving between Champlin and Delano, I noted the parks and trails I passed along the way and conceived an idea. There were all these lovely trails, so what if someone biked them from park to park? And what if that someone was me?
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People of the Parks: Ray Robinson
By: Alyssa Schauer
If you've been to French Regional Park, you may have been lucky enough to cross paths with — or even befriend — longtime park guest Ray Robinson. You can find Ray on a bench by the beach listening to jazz and chatting with fellow park-goers.
My Experience at Elm Creek Archery Range
By: Grant Stenback
What makes archery so great? According to Elm Creek park guest Grant Stenback, it's a combination of many things. Read about his experience with archery as a lifetime sport and why Elm Creek Archery Range is his go-to spot.
People of the Parks: Wandering Pine
By: Alyssa Schauer
Meet Jen Theisen, also known as Wandering Pine. She's a hiker, a Boy Scout leader, a cleaner of the earth, an ambassador for Women Who Hike, a blogger and a loyal Three Rivers guest. Learn how she found her place in the outdoors and her favorite parks in Three Rivers.
The Search for the Red-headed Woodpecker
By: John Moriarty
November 09, 2020
Category: Resource Management
Red-headed woodpeckers are the most elegant-looking woodpeckers in Minnesota with their white bodies, black-and-white wings, and completely red head. Most woodpeckers have some red feathers on their heads, but this is the only one that is all red. Other resident woodpeckers with noticeable red are the red-bellied woodpecker and the pileated woodpecker. The red-headed is about the size of a robin, and males and females have the same coloration.
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Giving Wood Ducks a Home in Three Rivers
By: Steven Hogg
Wood ducks are one of the most spectacular birds in North America. Learn what Three Rivers is doing to provide the space they need to nest and thrive in our parks.
Reintroducing Trumpeter Swans: What It Took to Succeed
By: John Moriarty
Trumpeter swans once nested throughout Minnesota, but were eliminated by early settlers who hunted them for feathers and food. Learn what it took to restore their populations and explore current efforts in managing trumpeters today.
Osprey Reintroduction: The Great Success Story
By: Steven Hogg
Ospreys used to be very common in southern Minnesota, but they disappeared from the Twin Cities after World World II. Learn about the program to bring these amazing birds back and how wildlife can survive in an urban area when given the right tools for success.
