Do This Now: Weekend outdoors activities
Do This Now: Geocaching, hunting mushrooms, golfing by moonlight
Geocaching, hunting mushrooms, golfing by moonlight, honing survival skills.
September 17, 2015 at 3:53PM
Geocaching challenge
Interstate State Park
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday
Why are newly fallen acorns like gold for wildlife? Find out as you use clues and geocaching skills to locate special golden acorns hidden in the park. The naturalist will go over geocaching basics and supply GPS units to those who need them. Meet at the park office. (651-465-5711, mndnr.gov)
Mushroom hunt
Rice Lake State Park
10 a.m.-noon Saturday
Discover the good, the bad and the ugly of the mushroom world. Meet at the picnic shelter. (1-507-455-5871, mndnr.gov)
Lost in the woods
Fort Snelling State Park
1-3 p.m. Saturday
Learn basic skills that could help save your life if you ever were to get lost in the woods, including how to make a fire, build a shelter and more. The presentation will be followed by hands-on activities. (612-725-2724, mndnr.gov)
Moonlight golf
Fort Ridgely State Park
7:30 p.m. Saturday
All ages and abilities on an illuminated course. Meet in the chalet parking lot. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m., with tee-off at 8 p.m. Cost is $13 for adults, $7 for children under age 15. (1-507-426-7840, mndnr.gov.
Family archery
Baker Park Reserve
3-5 p.m. Sunday
Learn the basics of shooting a bow and elements of safety. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity 430311-03. This program is for ages 8 and older; children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Adaptive sports
French Regional Park
1-4 p.m. Sunday
Try adaptive mountain bikes, kayaks, archery equipment and geocaching. Socialize and make s'mores by the campfire. Cost is $8. Call 763-559-6700 and reference activity 425001-00 to register.
Bird banding demonstration
Whitewater State Park
12:30-2 p.m. Sunday
Find out how bird banding helps wildlife researchers learn more about birds and their natural history, including where they go and how long they live. Participants can handle and release birds after they have been caught in nets, studied and banded with an aluminum tag. (1-507-932-3007, mndnr.gov)
Fall-ready hike
Interstate State Park
10-11 a.m. Sunday
Discover inside tips and tricks that animals use to get ready for fall on this easy hike. Meet at the park office. (651-465-5711, mndnr.gov)
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