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Where and how to cross-country ski along the Mississippi River - 2021
Where and how to cross-country ski along the Mississippi River - 2021

This comprehensive beginner’s guide will help you decide where and how to cross-country ski in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the 7-county metro area.

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Callie SacarelosDecember 9, 2021
Discover Your River: Shadow Falls In Winter
Discover Your River: Shadow Falls In Winter

There isn’t a shadow of a doubt that Shadow Falls is one of Saint Paul’s most overlooked natural wonders—literally. Find out why!

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parkconnectionDecember 9, 2021
Mississippi River Winter B-I-N-G-O
Mississippi River Winter B-I-N-G-O

Download and print the PDF of bingo pages to discover new parks, search for creatures and their signs, and experience the winter months differently than you may have before.

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parkconnectionDecember 9, 2021
Who’s living along the Mississippi River and in the parks?
Who’s living along the Mississippi River and in the parks?

The Mississippi River and the parks are flourishing with life and are getting better each year through many of our restoration efforts and projects! Each year brings new improvements and with those improvements the return of more species of animals.

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parkconnectionDecember 8, 2021
River Connections In Fridley
River Connections In Fridley

We have spent a few years helping to reforest Riverfront Regional Park in Fridley. We love this park for it’s long shoreline on the river and really awesome boat launch.

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plant for the futureparkconnectionDecember 8, 2021
Volunteer of the Year: Lee Vue
Volunteer of the Year: Lee Vue

Learn how Lee has maintained close connections with staff and programs by volunteering her skills in the park!

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parkconnectionDecember 3, 2021
Meet our new AmeriCorps VISTA!
Meet our new AmeriCorps VISTA!

“Nature has always been a big part of my life. As an Indigenous Hmong woman, I feel a sense of honor and responsibility to carry on the longstanding tradition of stewarding the earth.”

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parkconnectionNovember 23, 2021
What is ground plum?
What is ground plum?

If you never look down while walking through the prairie you're missing out, for here grows the ground plum, a sprawling member of the pea family.

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parkconnectionNovember 23, 2021
Reconsidering the language and ideas of ‘invasive’ species
Reconsidering the language and ideas of ‘invasive’ species

Conservationists have made use of harsh, militaristic, and unflattering language to provoke people to take action. In the last few years, especially, it has become apparent that this comes with a cost and now a discussion of ethics is taking place.

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plant for the futureparkconnectionNovember 20, 2021
Incorporating the outdoors into your classroom
Incorporating the outdoors into your classroom

Meet Mark Lex, a retired teacher and current River Educator with Mississippi Park Connection!

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parkconnectionNovember 19, 2021youth education
Become a National Park Service Ranger in Minnesota!
Become a National Park Service Ranger in Minnesota!

Attend a workshop to spruce up your resume and application specifically for federal hiring. Once the applicant limit is reached, the application will close. So, apply as soon as possible!

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parkconnectionNovember 16, 2021
Reflections on a Mississippi River Fellowship
Reflections on a Mississippi River Fellowship

“Mississippi Park Connection’s Fellowship went above and beyond my expectations. It supported my learning and encouraged me to freely explore my interests pertaining to the river and Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth).”

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FellowsparkconnectionNovember 10, 2021
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