Phalen Freeze Fest
Saturday, February 29 1:00-4:00 pm
Phalen Lakeside Activity Center,
1530 Phalen Drive, St. Paul, MN 55106
Bundle up and join us on Lake Phalen for an annual celebration of winter. Activities include ice fishing, fire building, arts & crafts, cooking over a fire, snow shoeing, story stroll, and more! Please dress for the weather as most activities are outdoors. Free warm beverages will be available.
***NOTE: Many of the parking lots around Lake Phalen are closed. The lot by the activity center will be prioritized for people with limited mobility. Parking is available at Phalen Recreation Center and the Phalen Golf Course but spots are limited so carpooling is highly recommended. Shuttles will be available to drive guests from those lots to the Activities Center.
This is a free event and all are welcome.
A huge thank you to all of our partners and co-hosts on this event!
Save the Date! WaterFest – Saturday, May 30th, 2020
Maplewood Nature Center Programs March – May
Pruning Shrubs In Your Rain Garden Or Yard (Adults)
At Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood, Mn 55119
Saturday, March 7, 10:00AM-11:30AM
March is a great time to prune most types of shrubs. Learn pruning techniques that promote plant health and work with the aesthetic of the plant’s natural form. We’ll cover the basics indoors and then venture out to the Nature Center yard to practice. Dress for the outdoors.
Fee: $5/person, prepay by Wednesday, March 4. Register online at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the RegisterOnline-Go button, or call 651-249-2170. Activity #16715
Native Seed Treatments For Beginners (For Adults, Children 14 + With an Adult)
At Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood, Mn 55119
Saturday, March 7, 1:30PM-3:00PM
Want to start native plants organically by seed, but are not sure how to stratify or scarify seed? This is the class for you! Try three different strategies to increase seed germination; then bring seeds home for your yard. We will recommend reference materials to help you imitate nature! Bring a small, sturdy cardboard box, at least 8 ½ x 11 inches, and a large covered plastic takeout container.
Fee: $8 per person, prepay by Wednesday, March 4. Register online at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the RegisterOnline-Go button, or call 651-249-2170. Activity #16716
Native Plants Do Double Duty: Stop Water And Feed Pollinators !!
At Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood, Mn 55119
Thursday, April 9, 7:00PM-8:30PM
Deep rooted plants help reduce flooding, filter pollutants and provide food for disappearing pollinators such as monarch butterflies and non-aggressive bees. In addition, replacing turf with these native grasses and wildflowers reduce geese problems. In this class, learn to identify 10 workhorse plants and the pollinators that depend on them. Dramatic research on the ability of raingardens to help prevent run-off will be shared. Take home an initial design that will work in most sunny spots.
Free. Seating is limited, register by Tuesday, April 7! Register online at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the RegisterOnline-Go button, or call RegisterOnline-Go 651-249-2170. Activity #16724
Nesting and Overwintering Habitat for Bees (Adults)
At Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood, Mn 55119
Saturday, April 18, 2019, 1:00PM – 3:30PM
The availability of nesting habitat is a critical yet often over-looked factor impacting native bee populations. This training will offer practical approaches to creating and managing a variety of nesting and overwintering habitat features for bees, including dead wood, stems, brush, rock piles, bare ground, leaf litter, and more. Approaches are relevant to gardeners, landscapers, natural resource professionals, and anyone interested in taking the next step in supporting pollinators. The training will include both classroom and field components, including a search for active nests of stem-nesting bees! Instructed by researcher, Colleen Satyshur (University of MN), and Naturalist, Oakley Biesanz with instructional materials from the Xerces Society. Space is limited, so register early to hold your spot! Register online through Maplewood Nature Center.
$5/person, prepay by Wednesday, April 15. Register online at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the RegisterOnline-Go button, or call 651-249-2170. Activity#16727
Tree-Mendous Arbor Day Celebration! (All Ages, Families, Adults, youth groups)
Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood, Mn 55119
Saturday May 2, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Join us in a celebration of trees and all they do for us! Fun activities for both kids and adults will help all ages discover and learn about trees, bees, and birds that depend on them. Meet Ella the Bee, enter a drawing for a gift certificate to purchase a tree from Maplewood’s Tree Sale; complete the Tree Quest trail to win prizes for both kids and adults. Tree Care Advisory Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate how to care for and properly plant a tree. Visit with a surprise live animal, build a beehouse; or birdhouse or to take home. Tree games and crafts, and snacks while supplies last.
All for FREE! Drop-in program; no registration required. Activity #16730
State of Water Conference April 30 – May 1
Save the Date! 2020 State of Water Conference: Clear action for clean water
https://freshwater.org/state-of-water-conference/
Sponsored by the Freshwater Society