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Nature Programming Partnerships
We are excited to begin our programming partnerships with various community partners and organizations at the Maplewood Nature Center. Programs are operated and registered for through each individual organization. Links to register and more information are below.
We are excited for our programming partnership with ISD622 Community Education at the Maplewood Nature Center. Experienced naturalists will guide each of these professionally developed hands-on learning sessions.
Register for all classes online at ISD622.CE.ELEYO.COM or by clicking the link next to the class name below or by calling 651-748-7250.
SPRING MIGRATION WALK: Click Here to Register
Spring is here, and birds have begun their long journeys north. Some are already claiming territories for the nesting season ahead. This family-friendly walk will explore a variety of habitats to see what "early birds" are either passing through or setting up their home base for the season. The fee is $15/adult; youth age 8 and up are welcome to attend with an adult for $20. Any additional youth will be $5 each. Dress for the weather as class will be held outside. Instructor: Kyle Te Poel
Date: Saturday April 22
Time: 8:00-10:00am
Fee:: $15/adult or $20/adult+child and $5/additional child
FAVORITE NATIVES FOR YOUR GARDEN: Click Here to Register
From lilac-scented blue phlox and columbine in spring, to bold butterfly weed, cardinal flower and asters in summer and fall - what do these have in common? These native perennials bring seasonal beauty and colorful flowers to your garden that feed pollinating bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The class will focus on matching your garden's sun and moisture conditions with suitable plants for optimal success. Instructor: Jan Hayman
Date: Thursday May 4
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Fee:: $20
WILDFLOWER AND CRITTER TREK: Click Here to Register
The trails in the Maplewood Nature center offer a great opportunity for viewing wildflowers, native vegetable and evidence of the animals that call this urban forest area home. Each month the experience will be different even though the trails are the same. Avid gardener and plant enthusiast. Lisa Pearson will be leading the treks. Wear good walking shoes, the trails are hard packed natural surfaces. Bring bug spray and dress according to the weather, if it is raining the trek will be reschedule. Instructor: Lisa Pearson
Date: Tuesday May 9
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Fee:: $15
WARBLER WALK: Click Here to Register
May is the most exciting time of the year for many bird-lovers, as we experience a rush of birds arriving, and some just passing through after a long winter. Warblers are among the many colorful birds we will be seeking out. This walk is designed for the serious birder (or the new birder who wants to experience the phenomenon of peak migration) as we will be trying to identify as many species as possible. Please dress for the weather as class is held outside. Instructor: Kyle Te Poel
Date: Monday May 15
Time: 6:00-8:00am
Fee:: $15
BEGINNING BIRD MIGRATION WALK: Click Here to Register
Migration can be a tough time to start a birding hobby, if only because there can be so much to see that it's hard to know where to look! This walk is designed for just after the big early-morning rush of birds. There should still be a good amount of bird activity to enjoy, but not so much that it makes your head spin! Ideal for the beginning birder who wants to get a taste of the frenzy without getting too overwhelmed. Dress for the weather as class will be held outside. Instructor: Kyle Te Poel
Date: Monday May 15
Time: 8:00-10:00am
Fee:: $15
WILDFLOWER AND CRITTER TREK: Click Here to Register
The trails in the Maplewood Nature center offer a great opportunity for viewing wildflowers, native vegetable and evidence of the animals that call this urban forest area home. Each month the experience will be different even though the trails are the same. Avid gardener and plant enthusiast. Lisa Pearson will be leading the treks. Wear good walking shoes, the trails are hard packed natural surfaces. Bring bug spray and dress according to the weather, if it is raining the trek will be reschedule. Instructor: Lisa Pearson
Date: Tuesday June 13
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Fee:: $15
NESTING BIRD WALK: Click Here to Register
By now, migration is mostly done, and the birds that are sticking around for the summer are busy settling in. We'll walk the trails in search of evidence of nesting: anything from paired-up birds, courtship behavior, nests, and perhaps even some young already hatched from the earliest nesters! The fee is $15/adult; youth age 8 and up are welcome to attend with an adult for $20. Any additional youth will be $5 each. Dress for the weather as class will be held outside. Instructor: Kyle Te Poel
Date: Saturday June 17
Time: 6:00-8:00am
Fee:: $15/adult or $20/adult+child and $5/additional child
CITIZEN SCIENCE & BIRD WALK: Click Here to Register
New to birding? Or perhaps you're an old pro but aren't too tech-savvy? EBird, a bird-reporting database developed by Cornell, is a user-friendly website and app that is arguably the world's leading source of bird data--and everyone can contribute! This class will introduce the ways you can use eBird to both search for birds (by species, date, and by location) as well as how to enter valuable information into the database. We'll hit the trails of the nature center afterward to see what birds are out there, then return to the building to enter our data together at the end! The fee is $15/adult; youth age 12 and up are welcome to attend with an adult for $20. Any additional youth will be $5 each. Dress for the weather as class held outside. Instructor: Kyle Te Poel
Date: Tuesday July 11
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee:: $15/adult or $20/adult+child and $5/additional child
WILDFLOWER AND CRITTER TREK: Click Here to Register
The trails in the Maplewood Nature center offer a great opportunity for viewing wildflowers, native vegetable and evidence of the animals that call this urban forest area home. Each month the experience will be different even though the trails are the same. Avid gardener and plant enthusiast. Lisa Pearson will be leading the treks. Wear good walking shoes, the trails are hard packed natural surfaces. Bring bug spray and dress according to the weather, if it is raining the trek will be reschedule. Instructor: Lisa Pearson
Date: Tuesday July 18
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Fee:: $15
FALL MIGRATION WALK: Click Here to Register
It might still be summer to us, but to birds, fall migration is already underway. With plenty of bugs still around to feed these birds on their journeys south, we'll hope for an active morning with a good mix of breading species and migrants (many of which will look different now than they did in the spring)! Cost of the class is $15/: youth age 12 and up are welcome with an adult for $20. Any additional youth is an extra $5. Dress for the weather as class held outside at Maplewood Nature Center. Instructor: Kyle Te Poel
Date: Monday August 28
Time: 8:00-10:00am
Fee: $15/adult or $20/adult+child and $5/additional child
4H PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFO:
For registration support, please contact Jan Logelin (logel001@umn.edu)
- Step 1:Enroll in 4-H online (v2.4honline.com) for the 2022-2023 year. The 4-H Enrollment Guide may be helpful. Select “In-person 4-H Camp/Event".
- Allow 1-2 days for your enrollment to be approved. Then, you will be able to go back in and register for the Event.
- Step 2:Register for “Maplewood Nature Center” in the Events section of 4-H Online.
- Each month and session will have its own registration.
- Step 3:
- Credit Card payment through our online payment platform with Clover®.
- Link to be shared with you once registration is complete. Under Customer Information: PLEASE ENTER YOUTH FIRST & LAST NAME.
- Mail Payment to: 475 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue. St. Paul, MN 55108, Attention: Jan Logelin. Make checks payable to: Ramsey County Leaders Council.
- Credit Card payment through our online payment platform with Clover®.
4-H ART IN NATURE CAMP
Youth in grades K-4 will explore the natural world around them and create art with various mediums along the way, such as painting, sculpting, and printmaking. Each day we will play and explore outside, and practice our skills in arts and crafts. youth will tap into their creative and artistic talents and bring home several unique art projects.
CAMP DETAILS:
- Fee: $20/each (includes a snack)
- Ages: Grades K-5
- Time: 9a-12p
- Location: Maplewood Nature Center
The pond, trial, outdoor exhibits and indoors Touch and See room are open. You can also explore on your own for free with one of our interpretive brochures.
- Self-Guiding Nature Trail Map (PDF)
- Waterworks Brochure (PDF)
- Self-guided Spring Nature Bingo Hike
- Self-guided Tree Quest
Exhibits
Touch and see, read and learn! Our outdoor exhibits engage the senses, and a variety of learning styles and our indoor touch and see room offer some fun things for little ones to explore.