SNA Spring ‘Nto Action! at Grey Cloud Dunes: Restoration Specialist
Join us at first event by removing garlic mustard and bittercress!
Join us at first event by removing garlic mustard and bittercress!
Mississippi River Paddle Share opens for the season on Memorial Day Weekend. We have some exciting changes this year!
Join us as a model, photographer, creative director, or stylist, and unite with fellow adult creatives to weave together something truly extraordinary and kick off our enchanting 3-event series with a burst of magic and wonder! 🌟🌿📸
Pickerel Lake is a wonderful location to be introduced to the world of paddling. Staff will provide instruction and equipment for an adventure on the water for a wide range of experience and ability levels.
Pickerel Lake is a wonderful location to be introduced to the world of paddling. Staff will provide instruction and equipment for an adventure on the water for a wide range of experience and ability levels.
From June 1-15, 2024, the Mississippi River Network is hosting River Days of Action. Attend more than 40 in-person and virtual events from Headwaters to Gulf of the Mississippi River and across the country. Learn more and find an event near you at www.1mississippi.org.
Pickerel Lake is a wonderful location to be introduced to the world of paddling. Staff will provide instruction and equipment for an adventure on the water for a wide range of experience and ability levels.
Pickerel Lake is a wonderful location to be introduced to the world of paddling. Staff will provide instruction and equipment for an adventure on the water for a wide range of experience and ability levels.
Paddle your canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard on the Mississippi River!. Join the 3rd annual Mississippi River Paddle Weekend is June 7-9, 2024.
The Paddle Weekend is presented by 1mississippi.org and includes an event for every skill level: five canoe and kayak races and a recreational tour. The tours and races, from 5 to 150 miles, are for everyone from beginners to experienced paddlers.
Pickerel Lake is a wonderful location to be introduced to the world of paddling. Staff will provide instruction and equipment for an adventure on the water for a wide range of experience and ability levels.
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Pickerel Lake is a wonderful location to be introduced to the world of paddling. Staff will provide instruction and equipment for an adventure on the water for a wide range of experience and ability levels.
Instructors from the National Park Service and Paddle Bridge Guide Collective will lead participants on a guided paddle with a variety of adaptive equipment available to use.
Bike with a Ranger is a way to explore the Mississippi River and Hastings Trails along the 10 mile loop. Led by a Park Ranger, participants will learn about history and wildlife at easily accessible points by bicycle.
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
This guided tour with National Park Service rangers and Three Rivers Park District staff starts just downstream of the Coon Rapids Dam. Free shuttle service back to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park after your paddle is provided by Three Rivers Park District.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Bring your props and let's conjure up some beachy magic together. Come snap shots as a photographer, strike poses as a model, direct the scene as a creative genius, or style the perfect looks.
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Instructors from the National Park Service and Paddle Bridge Guide Collective will lead participants on a guided paddle with a variety of adaptive equipment available to use.
This guided tour with National Park Service rangers and Three Rivers Park District staff starts just downstream of the Coon Rapids Dam. Free shuttle service back to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park after your paddle is provided by Three Rivers Park District.
Get ready to channel your inner cowpoke and saddle up for a wild-west-themed photoshoot! Dress to impress in your best western gear and join us for a collaborative shoot with other professionals and novices in the industry.
Each year the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area hosts the Big River Awards, a free event which celebrates the Big River Teacher Award winner as well as the winning students who participate in the Big River Art Contest.
Join the hosts of "Monsters of the Mississippi," a completely real and not at all made up podcast about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee? Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible!
Junior Ranger: Fins and Feathers features an exhilarating fusion of fishing, birding, and biking, taking families on an immersive journey through the vibrant ecosystems of the Mississippi River.
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the spectacular Mississippi River and participate in a program led by the National Park Service and special guest Dr. Greg Brick.
Photo: Minnesota Historical Society
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Explore Crosby Farm Regional Park’s nocturnal side. Enjoy guided night hikes and discover bats, owls, fireflies and other wildlife that come alive at night. Special lighting will be used to attract an array of moths and other insects.
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Celebrate National Parks and Recreation month with live music from Ecuador Manta, food trucks, activity booths, caricature artist, inflatables, a bubbler, face painting, henna and airbrush tattoos! All ages welcome.
Photo: City of Hastings
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Junior Ranger: Fins and Feathers features an exhilarating fusion of fishing, birding, and biking, taking families on an immersive journey through the vibrant ecosystems of the Mississippi River.
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the spectacular Mississippi River and participate in a program led by the National Park Service and special guest speaker. More details coming soon.
Join the hosts of "Monsters of the Mississippi," a completely real and not at all made up podcast about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee? Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible!
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore Crosby Farm Regional Park’s nocturnal side. Enjoy guided night hikes and discover bats, owls, fireflies and other wildlife that come alive at night. Special lighting will be used to attract an array of moths and other insects.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice down at Crosby Farm Regional Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
This guided tour with National Park Service rangers and Three Rivers Park District staff starts just downstream of the Coon Rapids Dam. Free shuttle service back to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park after your paddle is provided by Three Rivers Park District.
Join us at a benefit fundraiser for Mississippi Park Connection! Live music, food and drinks, and more to be announced. More details and registration coming soon
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the spectacular Mississippi River and participate in a program led by the National Park Service and special guest speaker. More details coming soon.
Bike with a Ranger is a way to explore the Mississippi River and Hastings Trails along the 10 mile loop. Led by a Park Ranger, participants will learn about history and wildlife at easily accessible points by bicycle.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Junior Ranger: Fins and Feathers features an exhilarating fusion of fishing, birding, and biking, taking families on an immersive journey through the vibrant ecosystems of the Mississippi River.
Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!
Explore Crosby Farm Regional Park’s nocturnal side. Enjoy guided night hikes and discover bats, owls, fireflies and other wildlife that come alive at night. Special lighting will be used to attract an array of moths and other insects.
Join the hosts of "Monsters of the Mississippi," a completely real and not at all made up podcast about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee? Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible!
Join us in celebrating Junior Ranger Day on 4/27/24! Take part in the seasonal RE-Opening of Family Tree Walks, learn about pollinators, and make your own Mason Bee House!
In celebration of Arbor Day, we are hosting a virtual Lunch n’ Learn about past and current tree campaigns at the park!
Explore the epic journey of paddling the entire Mississippi with panelists Eddy Harris, Michael Anderson, Devin Brown, and Cory Maria Dack.
Toast your Mississippi River during National Park Week! Join us for an evening of fun, discovery, and appreciation for the wonders of the Mississippi River! Gather with staff, volunteers, and members passionate about the Mississippi River during this informal open house.
Celebrate Earth Day at the 38th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup! Join forces with your neighbors to clean up the litter in our parks and neighborhood streets. Mississippi Park Connection and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area are hosting the cleanup at Hidden Falls Regional Park (North Gate). Stop by any time between 9 am-11:30 am..
The week of festivities officially begins with an entrance fee-free day, when all national parks are free of charge on April 20th, 2024. The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is free year-round, although some partner parks, museums and historical sites within the MNRRA boundaries require parking passes or charge admission fees. Spend National Park Week learning about all six national park sites in Minnesota and start planning your next adventures.
The Public Works Water Treatment & Distribution Service produces safe, clean drinking water for people who work in, visit and live in Minneapolis. On this tour, you'll learn about the process of treating Mississippi River water and turning it into drinkable water.
Pillar Forum is hosting a Climate Happy Hour and partnering with Mississippi Park Connection!
The talented Emmy Woods will play music and all patrons will receive buy-one-get-one happy hour deals! Round up for Mississippi Park Connection to support climate change impact work in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
No registration required.
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join National Park Service staff and volunteers at Marshall Terrace Park in Minneapolis as we watch them rebuild nests and do a little flirting.
The possibilities for discovery at Crosby Farm Regional Park are endless in winter.
Join us for a backstage pass to St. Paul’s largest source of energy! You’ll see the inside workings of biomass utilization, solar power, and more.
The possibilities for discovery at Crosby Farm Regional Park are endless in winter.
Thursday, February 29; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Talk with Chris Stein, National Park Service
Join Chris Stein for a virtual talk to learn more about the Midwest Region’s National Heritage Area Program and Operation Pollination. Ranger Chris will discuss the crucial role of protecting pollinators and present on the nine designated National Heritage Areas. Discover how this program is fostering global connections to safeguard pollinators in your yard.
The possibilities for discovery at Crosby Farm Regional Park are endless in winter.
Sit down with the superintendent of Mississippi National River and Recreation Area for a cup of hot cocoa and an informal chat
Thursday, February 8; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Talk with with Ranger Jess, National Park Service
Learn more about Monarch Larva Monitoring, happening at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area! Join Ranger Jess for a discussion on butterfly monitoring methods.
The possibilities for discovery at Crosby Farm Regional Park are endless in winter.
Join us at Mississippi Park Connection's Annual Membership Breakfast! We cordially invite you to gather with us as we celebrate achievements from the past year and share exciting plans for the future.
The possibilities for discovery at Crosby Farm Regional Park are endless in winter.
Join us for a backstage pass to St. Paul’s largest source of energy! You’ll see the inside workings of biomass utilization, solar power, and more.
Join a ranger for a winter hike and discover what nature there is to explore, even in the dead of winter.
Join us at the Mississippi River Visitor Center for a delightful event from December 16th to December 31st, 2023, between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM. This unique opportunity enables you to engage with our knowledgeable Park Rangers and pose intriguing questions. Participate in a discovery table with junior ranger activities and games. Earn the Junior Ranger badge from your national park after completing the Junior Ranger activity booklet.
The Public Works Water Treatment & Distribution Service produces safe, clean drinking water for people who work in, visit and live in Minneapolis. On this tour, you'll learn about the process of treating Mississippi River water and turning it into drinkable water.
Embrace the abundance of this season, and support Mississippi Park Connection's goal of raising $40,000 to serve the Mississippi River to the Max! Your generosity helps increase the capacity for youth education, environmental stewardship, and community connections on the river. Whether you’re coming to the Mississippi River for the first time or walk in the park daily, you can benefit from the visitor services and recreation, education, and park programs our donors support in the park.
Experience the warm and bright hues of the autumn foliage as you embrace the outdoor splendors of fall.
Learn how you and your dog can keep the ecosystem at Coldwater Spring healthy, and get a free official B.A.R.K. Ranger dog tag!
Experience the warm and bright hues of the autumn foliage as you embrace the outdoor splendors of fall.
Experience the warm and bright hues of the autumn foliage as you embrace the outdoor splendors of fall.
This event especially welcomes those impacted by cancer, either directly or indirectly, and provides a positive outlet towards recovery, healing, gratitude, connection, remembrance, resilience, and hope. Healthcare practitioners are encouraged to join.
Celebrate Fossil Day with the National Park Service on this guided fossil walk and waterfall exploration.