Presentations

Online via Zoom

What started thousands of years ago as a mode of transportation has evolved into a great way to get out and enjoy the winter. Relatively inexpensive and easy to learn, snowshoeing offers an invigorating cardio workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. Join us and learn more about it.

Presented by Barry S.

Online via Zoom

The weather may be cold but all the bright planets are out this month. Get to know them now and they’ll be your cosmic buddies for life.

Bob K. fell in love with the night sky and astronomy when he was a kid and loves to share his passion with people of all ages. Bob writes the Explore the Night column and Celestial Calendar for Sky & Telescope, teaches community education astronomy in Duluth and pens the Astro Bob blog. Join us tonight to hear from Bob!

Presented by AstroBob (Bob K.)

Hybrid program
In person at the Gallery Room in the St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 and also being presented over Zoom.

Germana and nine other people (plus two toddlers and a baby!) converged by train and car from Europe and the US to stay at a villa with a surprising history. From there, they did sightseeing, hiked to a few castles, Etruscan ruins, and pine forests, searched for pink flamingos, and enjoyed very delicious food. Come and learn about some of the lesser-known parts of Italy, from the Monferrato region in the north, to the Maremma region in Tuscany.

Presented by Germana P.

Online via Zoom

In September 2024, Joannie walked and then biked the rails to trails High Trestle Bike Trail. Located just north of Des Moines, the trail runs through 4 counties and links 5 towns. The bridge itself is 13 stories high and nearly half a mile long; the trail that includes the bridge is 25 miles. At night, part of the former Union Pacific Railroad freight line bridge is lit up in an eerie bright blue that you can see for miles and is a spooky experience to cross.

Presented by Joannie J.

Online via Zoom

If you like learning about nature while you’re out exploring, then Griffin B. has an opportunity for you! In this presentation, you’ll hear about the Minnesota Master Naturalist program, its training courses and volunteer service opportunities around the state, and how you can get involved with the program.

Presented by Griffin B. Griffin is an extension educator at the University of Minnesota. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, his job with the Minnesota Master Naturalist program takes him around the state to help people explore and learn about the natural world. 

Online via Zoom

Seven Rovers canoed 52 miles on the Green River through Stillwater Canyon in the heart of Canyonlands National Park. The Green River cuts through 1500 feet of colorful sandstone as it meanders its way towards the Grand Canyon. Along the way, we did side hikes through magnificent rock formations and camped along the way.

Annie M. & Jen O. will show you what we saw and what things didn’t go as planned.

Presented by Annie M. and Jen O.

Hybrid program
In person at the Gallery Room in the St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 and also being presented over Zoom

Join leadership from Boundary Waters Advisory Committee for a presentation on all things wilderness hiking trails and what it means to maintain them for future generations.

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