Welcome to the Teen Zone
Looking for a job or internship? Wondering how to get involved in the community? Three Rivers offers tons of opportunities for teens to build their resumes, get experience and gather life skills. Adventure is out there! What are you waiting for?
Members of the Three Rivers Park District Teen Council will work with park staff on teen-oriented park district initiatives.
Be part of an outdoor recreation crew, help out as an assistant naturalist, work with professional artists and more as a Three Rivers volunteer.
Find a job or internship, or learn about job shadowing and informational interview opportunities at Three Rivers.
Ready to get outside? Browse the full list of programs to see what's coming up. We'll see you in the parks!
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Ongoing | Gale Woods Farm
Try felting and other techniques in an upcoming fiber program!
Ongoing | Baker Outdoor Learning Center
Learn about fire building, archery, navigation skills and more!
Ongoing | Multiple Locations
Enjoy nighttime adventures under the magic of a full moon. Experience the beauty of the parks at night and see which creatures come out to greet you.
The Wandering Naturalist
Episodes 69–71: Prairies
Prairies used to cover 18 million acres of Minnesota. Today, just over 1 percent is left. Listen in as we explore the importance of prairies and how we are working to protect them.
the three rivers blog
My 3-Day Bike Ride Through Three Rivers
By: Lisa Kapsner-Swift
One Three Rivers enthusiast challenged herself to ride 140 miles in three days between all seven of the Three Rivers park reserves. Read all about why she did it, how it went and how it felt to complete this journey.
The Search for the Red-headed Woodpecker
By: John Moriarty
Red-headed woodpeckers are striking birds that we think could thrive in Three Rivers — but right now we don't have many. Learn what we're doing to investigate why this might be and how we hope to attract them to our parks.
The Unique Plants of Our Restored Prairies
By: Angela Grill
When it comes to collecting prairie seed, we seek plants that fit the job of being unique to supporting diversity and resiliency. Find out the top ten prairie plants for our restoration efforts and learn what makes them so valuable.
