Fall Adventures Await All at North Mississippi Regional Park

Via an e-announcement from the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board:

Find your Fall Adventure!

Noticing Nature Bird Watching Join a park naturalist on the trails in search of our feathered friends while learning about birds and the skill of bird watching. Outdoor Observation Discover a nature topic through exploration outside - build up nature identification skills as a naturalist teaches you the basics. Practice your wilderness skills during our Wild Nature Challenge program! Hikes Explore park paths with a naturalist guide that will highlight natural finds and inform along the way. Fun for the Family Hip Herp Hooray Learn about reptiles and amphibians while you visit with live education animals, enjoy activities and games, then go on a herp hunt in the park. Family Trail Treasures Explore park paths with a naturalist guide in search of nature’s treasures! Use tools like binoculars and magnifying glasses to get a closer look at what’s hidden outside. *This is a therapeutic recreation designed program Animal Masquerade Party Party animals welcome to the animal costume party! It may not be so spooky, but you can disguise your identity in natural style by making a nature mask to bring home. Clues from Nature Investigate animal tracks, scat, other markings and materials to understand animal  behaviors and decipher the story they tell. Opt Outside Black Friday Fun  Enjoy self-guided nature exploration with outdoor fun and adventure pack checkout, nature play, arts and crafts, plus stop by the campfire to warm up. Nature Art Let nature act as an inspiration and medium while you express your creativity! Upcoming: Seed Mosaics, Gourd Time, and Cornucopias Homeschool Classes Let nature be your classroom with experiential learning! Second Thursdays each month 1-3pm for ages 5-15 October: Soil Significance   November: Winged Wonders Campfire Evenings Bonfire Bunch Spend an evening at your neighborhood nature center! Enjoy a bonfire, nature inspired arts & crafts, guided nature walk, snack kits, and safe socializing. *This is a therapeutic recreation designed program. Campfire Game Night Get outside for a night of fun and games in the park! Explore a nature topic, play games in the woods and hang out around the campfire in nature’s backyard. Nature Nuts-Early Childhood Tots Themes Every other Sunday 11:30am-12:30pm Discover seasonal themes, cultivate curiosity, and encourage exploration while we look at some of our favorite nature topics!  Storybook Stroll Enjoy an active literary adventure while discovering nature themes during interactive nature exploration activities in the park. Wednesday Sept. 15 - Oct. 13 from 9:30-10:30 Nature Playtime Bring your little one outside for imaginative play activities guided by a naturalist. 9:30-10:30 on Wednesdays starting Oct. 20 Registration is REQUIRED for all participants there are a limited number of spots available for each program Release Day Programs for Kids MEA is just around the corner... Get kids ages 6-12 into outdoor adventure programs to explore, play, and use their imaginations in nature from 8am-4pm on no school days! Creepy Crawly Creatures WED - FRI    OCTOBER 20-22 If you like the creepy, the crawly and the slimy, then join us for some gross, spooky fun. We'll explore outdoors, play games and make art. Nature is full of freaky things that will make your skin crawl, if you dare to find them! Animal Detectives FRIDAY    NOVEMBER 5 Follow tracks, scat and other wild signs. Use tools such as binoculars and magnifying glasses to learn how to become the ultimate nature sleuth! Test your skills off trail and solve creature sign investigations while taking a closer look at wildlife in the park. Wild Survival FRIDAY    NOVEMBER 12 Examine the survival needs of living things and the ways animals and plants are designed to live in the specific environments. Explore natural building materials and get creative with nature engineering to design and build a protective shelter. Practice fire building and cook a treat over the campfire. Scholarships are available for qualifying Minneapolis residents Adventure Hubs Find FREE fun in the parks Kids, teens, families, adults – everyone’s welcome! Explore the parks in fresh ways with free supplies and materials for a range of self-guided activities: nature discovery trails, orienteering, fort building, outdoor art, and nature observing skills such as bird watching or animal tracking. Nearby Nature Free self-guided activities add to outdoor fun Look for signs with nature quests, challenges and activities displayed at local parks across Minneapolis!