PROGRAMS & EVENTS
40 Shades of Green Band Tap your toes to the Irish tunes of 40 Shades of Green in our outdoor amphitheater. Fri, June 6; 7–8:30 pm Course Number: 4892 Picnic in the Park Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and play backyard lawn games and fun Fourth of July activities. Fri, July 4; 7–8:30 pm Course Number: 4893 Storytelling with Roy Edward Power Enjoy stories around the campfire with the whole family and Roy Edward Power. Fri, Aug. 1; 7–8:30 pm Course Number: 4894 Ketzal, Aztec and Nahuatl Dance and Culture Join us for this dazzling display of drums, costumes and dances from Aztec culture. Fri, Sept. 5; 7–8:30 pm Course Number: 4895 MINNESOTA STARWATCH WITH MIKE LYNCH See the constellations through large telescopes and learn the mythical legends of the night skies with Mike Lynch of WCCO Radio. Ages: 5 and older. Fee: $8/person. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sat, April 12; 8–10 pm Course Number: 4943 WASTE TO WONDER Meet sculptor and artist Christopher Lutter-Gardella who will help you create your own mask from household "waste." A Minnesota Legacy program. Ages: All ages. Fee: Free; registration requested. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sat, April 26; 2–4 pm Course Number: 4966 STORYWALK® Take a self-guided walk in the park and read from picture book pages displayed along the trail. A Minnesota Legacy program. Ages: All ages. Fee: Free. Visitor Center Trailhead Lebanon Hills Regional Park Thu–Sun, May 29–June 1; 8 am–8 pm
www.dakotacounty.us/parks click Programs & Events FIND MINNESOTA'S HIDDEN ALPHABET Bring your family on an exploritory hunt through the woods in search of ABCs with Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet author David LaRochelle and photographer Joe Rossi. Hear the stories of what inspired the book. Bring your camera. A Minnesota Legacy program. Ages: All ages. Fee: Free; registration requested. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sat, May 31; 10 am–noon Course Number: 4958 PARENT CHILD ARCHERY Learn proper shooting technique and range safety through fun games and activities in this introductory program for parents and kids. Ages: 10 and older. Fee: $10/person. Archery Trail Shelter Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Sat, June 7; 2–4 pm Course Number: 4911 Sun, July 20; 2–4 pm Course Number: 4912 Sat, Aug. 23; 2–4 pm Course Number: 4957 SUNSET HIKE FOR FAMILIES Bring the whole family on a guided hike at one of the best times of day. Learn about and search for signs of animals that come out at dusk and relax around the campfire. Ages: 5 and older. Fee: $8/person. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sat, June 7; 7:30–9 pm Course Number: 4962 PARENT CHILD FISHING What better way to spend time together. Learn about Minnesota fish, how to cast, and practice catch and release fishing from the pier. Ages: 5 and older. Fee: $10/person. Holland Lake Shelter Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sat, June 28; 2–4 pm Course Number: 4913 Sat, July 26; 2–4 pm Course Number: 4914 FULL MOON HIKE FOR FAMILIES Bring the kids to explore the park by moonlight and hear lunar stories and folklore on this guided hike for families. Ages: 5 and older. Fee: $8/person. Holland Lake Shelter Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sat, Sept. 6; 6:30–8 pm Course Number: 4950
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH KNEE–HIGH NATURALISTS Discover nature with a child through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, art projects and storytime. Ages: 3–6. Fee: $8 /youth; adults free. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Leap Frog Fun Discover songs about Minnesota frogs and learn about frog life cycles. Make a “toad abode” to take home. Thu, April 10; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4896 Sat, April 12; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4897 Wildflowers and Pollinators Learn about wildflowers and pollinators through playacting, watercolor painting and exploring the park. Thu, May 8; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4898 Sat, May 17; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4899 Castles and Dragonflies Dress up as a dragonfly, go on a dragonfly hunt and explore the world of these amazing creatures. Make a dragonfly to take home. Thu, June 12; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4900 Sat, June 28; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4901 Fabulous Fish Learn about Minnesota fish and their habitats and make your own fish prints to take home. Thu, July 10; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4902 Sat, July 26; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4903 Busy Bees Learn about bees through playacting, dance and exploring the park. Thu, Aug. 7; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4904 Sat, Aug. 23; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4905 Nature's Produce Find out what's in season at nature's grocery store. Learn about types of seeds and make your own apple stamp art. Thu, Sept. 11; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4906 Sat, Sept. 27; 10–11:30 am Course Number: 4907
HOMESCHOOL LAB Use the park as your lab for hands-on study and scientific experimentation. Ages: 6–12. Fee: $8/youth. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Science of Phenology Learn what phenology is, search for phenological events in the park, and create your own journal to record seasonal observations. Wed, April 2; 1–3 pm Course Number: 4944 Science of Snakes Learn the characteristics of and how to identify common Minnesota snakes. Explore the park on foot to look for snakes and their habitat. Wed, May 7; 1–3 pm Course Number: 4945 Science of Wetlands Discover the importance of wetlands through exploration of aquatic invertebrates, water quality and watershed movement. Wed, June 4; 1–3 pm Course Number: 4946 HOMESCHOOL RECREATION Learn and practice new recreation skills. Ages: 6–12. Fee: $8/youth. Wilderness Survival Discover how to survive in the wild by constructing a make-shift shelter, building a fire, tying knots and more. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Wed, July 2; 1–3 pm Course Number: 4947 Geocaching Learn how to use a GPS unit to find hidden treasures in the park. Visitor Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Wed, Aug. 6; 1–3 pm Course Number: 4948 Archery Learn proper technique and range safety and spend time with field target practice at this archery basics course. Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center Lebanon Hills Regional Park Wed, Sept. 3; 1–3 pm Course Number: 4949