Calling all Junior Rangers who love to explore, learn, and protect their national parks: join us in celebrating Junior Ranger Day on April 26th!
You can take part in the seasonal re-opening of Family Tree Walks where you'll learn to identify up to five specific tree types that can be found in your neighborhood. This self-guided activity is designed to help participants learn about and interact with our woody neighbors. Participants can pick up a field guide from staff at the visitor center, located inside the Science Museum of Minnesota. Participants will then head outside to the nearby Upper Landing Park and walk along the paved paths to find up to five tree species while engaging in fun field guide activities.
More details on activities for the day are coming, so check back later for further information!
Accessibility
The Mississippi River Visitor Center and Science Museum of Minnesota are fully accessible. If you need additional support for this program, contact the park at miss_info@nps.gov or the Mississippi River Visitor Center at 651-293-0200. We require a minimum one week notice for requests.
Mississippi River Visitor Center:
Located in downtown St. Paul, just off the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Mississippi River Visitor Center serves as a gateway to adventure along the mighty Mississippi. The visitor center has free admission, but the Science Museum of Minnesota charges an admission fee to visit their exbibit areas and the theater. More info here
The Mississippi River Visitor Center is accessible via Metro Transit. Parking is available for a fee at the Science Museum of Minnesota's parking garage and other nearby parking garages. Paid (metered) street parking is available nearby. Bike racks are available at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Program coordinated by Mississippi Park Connection and the National Park Service, with support from the National Park Foundation.