Ready for Winter at North Mississippi Park

Nature's Black Friday Fun

Ditch the mall crawl and opt outside this year! Hike the park, build a fort, go on a scavenger hunt, play games and join in the coloring contest!
Friday November 29 11am-3pm    Activity #97361

Winter Solstice Celebration  

Walk a glowing luminary trail, play winter themed games, get your face painted make a luminary to take home and enjoy the warmth of a bonfire while sipping hot spiced cider with campfire treats. All Ages. $5 – Kids under 13 free
Saturday Dec 21 5:00-7:30pm      Activity #97366 

ADULTS

Bird Watching

• Watchful Wednesdays   Every other week  8:30-10:00am
  Discover what to look for when identifying birds in the field. Learn about bird behaviors while strolling with a naturalist. Coffee, tea and treats provided. Dec. 4   #100231    Dec. 18   #100232

• Winter Birds  Saturday Dec 7  8:30-10am    Activity #97363
  Look for the last of our summertime birds with a naturalist guide
• Winter Woodpeckers  Saturday Jan 4       3-4:30pm  Activity #101557
  Seek out the bright flashes of woodpeckers on the bare trees

Nature Nights

• Date Night  Thursday December 12 6:00-8:00pm   Activity #100236
  Enjoy naturalist-led gourmet campfire cooking and craft a ginger-bird house to bring home.
• Book Club   Every other Sunday 4:30-6:00pm 

Prepare for fun and engaging discussion and a safe place to share insights and opinions. Explore short stories and passages from nature based works.

Dec. 1  Activity #100254

Dec. 15  Activity #100255

Hikes

• Senses in the Season  Friday December 20 5:30-6:30pm   Activity #100220
  After the hustle and bustle of the week, take a peaceful walk through the park to realign your senses with nature.
• Phenology Hike Club  Every other Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm

Get outside for a walk in the park to observe and track the seasonal happenings of nature then gather and submit citizen science data with a naturalist guide. Socialize, exercise and contribute to the study of Phenology.

Dec. 3  Activity #100247

Dec. 17 Activity #100248

YOUTH & FAMILIES

Early Childhood

• Nature Play Group  4 Wednesdays 10:15-11:15am
  Get those inquisitive minds and bodies exploring nature and socializing with peers! Bring your little one to play and have fun outside with other children and parents/guardians. For kids up to age 5 with an adult
  Nov 27- Dec 18  Activity #100212

• Nature Tots  2nd & last Sundays 3:00-4:00pm

December 1 Oh Deer! Activity #100267

December 15 Ready for Winter Activity #100268

December 29 Snowflakes Activity #100269

Home School Days

• Animal Neighbors    Thursday Dec. 12 1-3pm   Activity #100224

Learn why some animals prefer to live in our backyards and neighborhoods, search for the clues they leave behind outside and meet a live education animal.

• Northern Life   Thursday Jan. 9 1-3pm    Activity # 101564
  Learn how the animals that stay here all year have figured out ways to survive by taking a closer look at animal bodies and behaviors.

Nature Art & Exploration

• Cornucopias  Saturday Nov. 23       1:30-3pm   Activity #97360

Craft your own “horn of plenty” for your dining table this year using natural materials found in the park.

• Family Funday: Turkey Time  Sunday Dec 1  1:00-3:00pm    Activity #97362
  Play games and have fun investigating feathers, tail fans, snoods and feet to learn more about these big birds.
• Ginger-bird Houses   Saturday Dec. 14 1:00-2:30pm    Activity #97364

Invite birds into your backyard this winter by crafting an edible snack house for them. All ages $5, all supplies included.

• Family Funday: Sleep, Flee, Freeze  Sunday Dec.29 1-3pm  Activity #97365

Learn about hibernation, migration and ways animals survive Minnesota winters. Meet live animals and find out how their bodies protect them through the winter.

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Winter Break Options for Kids

Explore outdoors, get messy and learn by doing! 8am-4pm for ages 6-12

WINTER WHIMSY Thursday & Friday December 26 -27      Activity #97368 Build an icy fortress, follow mysterious footprints as you adventure across the frozen land, determine which animal is your familiar friend, and more. Registration Fee $60.

Creatures of the Cold Thursday & Friday January 2-3        Activity #101599 From thick protective fur to big snowshoe feet we'll test out some of the methods animals use to combat the cold as we explore the winter landscape in the park Registration Fee $60.

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Snowshoeing

DROP-IN PROGRAM. Get some wonderful exercise while recreating in nature by checking out a pair of snowshoes for free! A naturalist will be available to show you the basics and then you are free to explore the park on your own. Ages 5 & up.

	Saturdays 11am-3pm	Sundays 1-3pm
December	21   Activity #97367
	28   Activity #97369
January	4   Activity #101577	5  Activity #101585
	11  Activity #104578	12  Activity #101586

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike   Friday Jan. 10 6:30-7:30pm    Activity #101608
Learn how the animals that stay here all year have figured out ways to survive by taking a closer look at animal bodies and behaviors.

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More Ways to Enjoy the Park

Stop by the front desk to check out binoculars, outdoor explore packs & nature guides. Talk with a naturalist to meet and learn about our education animals. Celebrate your birthday with us!  

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