Program Assistants are needed to help at events with youth activities, face painting, hikes, planning, prep work, greeting/registration, refreshments, set-up, clean-up, etc. One-time helpers are welcome at many events. Membership in the volunteer program is encouraged and is required for some positions.

Event details and volunteer registration:
Winter Event Listing | Spring Event Listing | Event Volunteer Registration Form

Contact the Volunteer Office for more information
763.559.6706
volunteer@threeriversparks.org

Signature races, including the Ski and Fat Bike Rennets, Trail Mix, Autumn Woods Classic and Big Woods Classic, would not happen without the help of volunteers. Learn more about volunteering for race events.

Polar Bear Picnic: Sat. Feb. 1, 11:30 AM-4:30 PM, Carver (Lowry Nature Center)

Valentine's Day Dinner: Sat. Feb. 8, 6-10 PM, Silverwood Park

Valentine's Dinner & Snowshoe: Fri. Feb. 14, 4-10 PM, Baker (Near-Wilderness Settlement)

Candlelight & Chocolate: Fri. Feb. 14 (set up, time TBD), Sat. Feb. 15, 5-9:30 PM, Sun. Feb. 16 (clean up, time TBD), Hyland (Richardson Nature Center)

Valentine's Dinner: Fri. Feb. 15, 6-9 PM, Carver (Lowry Nature Center)

Embrace the North Festival: Sat. Feb. 15, Noon-4 PM, Coon Rapids Dam (becoming Mississippi Gateway Regional Park)

Fat Bike Fun Race: Sat. Feb. 15, 9 AM-4 PM, Cleary Lake

Maple Syrup Festival: Sun. Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29, 3-5 PM, Baker Outdoor Learning Center

Sheep Shearing: Sat., Mar. 7, 9:30 AM-Noon, Gale Woods Farm

SPARK! Art and Nature for People with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners: Thu., Mar. 12, 9:30-11 AM, Silverwood

Maple Syrup Festival: Sat. Mar. 14, 1-4 PM, Carver (Lowry Nature Center)

Make and Mingle: Green (ages 21+): Thu., Mar. 19, 6-9 PM, Silverwood

Maple Syrup Through History: Sat., Mar. 21, 10 AM-2 PM, The Landing

Maple Syrup: Tapping into Nature: Sat., Mar. 21, 10 AM-1 PM, Cleary Lake

Maple Syrup Festival: Sat., Mar. 21, 1-4 PM, Elm Creek (Eastman Nature Center)

Maple Syrup Festival: Sat., Mar. 28, 10 AM-1 PM, French

SPARK! Art and Nature for People with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners: Thu., Apr. 2, 9:30-11 AM, Silverwood

Spring into Farming: Fri., Apr. 10, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, Gale Woods Farm

Saturday Mornings on the Farm: Make and Take First Saturday: Sat., Apr. 4, 9:30 AM-Noon, Gale Woods Farm

Saturday Mornings on the Farm: Sat., Apr. 11, 18, 25, 9:30 AM-Noon, Gale Woods Farm

Eggstravaganza: Thu., Apr. 9 and Fri., Apr. 10, 10 AM-2 PM, Elm Creek (Eastman Nature Center)

Egg Trail and Rabbit Habits: Fri., Apr. 10 and Sat., Apr. 11, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Hyland Lake (Richardson Nature Center)

Spring Eggstravaganza: Rock Hunt: Fri., Apr. 10 and Sat., Apr. 11, 10 AM–2:30 PM, Carver (Lowry Nature Center)

Trail Mix: Ultra Marathon: Sat., Apr. 18, 7 AM-4 PM (in shifts), Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

Saturday Mornings on the Farm: Make and Take First Saturday: Sat., May 2, 9:30 AM-Noon, Gale Woods Farm

Saturday Mornings on the Farm: Sat., May 9, 16, 23, 30, 9:30 AM-Noon, Gale Woods Farm

SPARK! Art and Nature for People with Memory Loss and Their Care Partners: Thu., May 14, 9:30-11 AM, Silverwood