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Introducing a new online Parks & Recreation reservation system
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation has launched a new online reservation system that will improve how residents and customers make park shelter and pavilion reservations, view arena schedules and register for programs.
Applications open for summer Junior Assistant Naturalists at Tamarack Nature Center
Junior Assistant Naturalists are volunteer positions that help with summer day camp programs at Tamarack Nature Center.
Spring bird walks at Tamarack Nature Center
Free, guided bird walks at Tamarack Nature Center are offered on select Saturdays in May.
Registration for Tamarack day camps opens March 2
Camps are available to children ages 3 to entering 8th grade. Most camps run Monday–Thursday and are offered weekly from June 28–August 19.
Jan. 26 town hall seeks community input on parks system
Parks & Recreation is looking for the community's help to realize its 21st Century Parks Vision, starting with a virtual town hall on January 26.
Tamarack Nature Center closing early Oct. 24 for Halloween event
Tamarack Nature Center will be closing at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24 in preparation for its Halloween Moon Party. Discovery Hollow, garden and trails will all be closed. The preserve will open to event ticket holders starting at noon. Regular hours for the general public will resume on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Winter fun at Ramsey County parks
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages all year round! Head to the park and embrace the fun of winter – go sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and more.
Register for winter programs at Tamarack Nature Center
Winter program registration is now available at Tamarack Nature Center.
Registration for Halloween Moon Party opens Oct. 5
Register to enjoy moon games and other fall activities in Discovery Hollow, including a story walk, an up-close visit with a live animal and more surprise activities along the way.
Register for fall programs at Tamarack Nature Center
Fall programming at Tamarack kicks off in September and program registration will open September 15.
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area reopens Aug. 20
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area at Tamarack Nature Center has reopened after a temporary closure due to COVID-19 and an improvement project.
Free DIY Day Camp kicks off July 13
Tamarack Nature Center is moving day camp online through a new series that is free for all participants. Do-It-Yourself Day Camp transforms some of Tamarack’s favorite in-person sessions into a virtual adventure that is free for all to participate in.
Discovery Hollow and Garden remaining closed for updates
Tamarack Nature Center is celebrating its ninth year of operation with nearly half a million visits, and it's time for a Discovery Hollow and Garden spruce-up.
Tamarack canceling summer day camps and programs
After careful consideration for the well-being of participants, staff and volunteers, all 2020 Tamarack Nature Center day camp sessions have been canceled.
Tamarack Nature Center offering free virtual programs
Despite all in-person programs being canceled through at least August 31, Tamarack's naturalists are staying connected with the community on all things nature-related through virtual programming.
Registration opens February 4 for Tamarack Nature Center summer day camps
Early registration is recommended, as camps often fill quickly.
Registration open for Tamarack Nature Center summer camps
Camps are available for children ages 3-14.
Free open skate during winter break
Open skating, hockey and other park programs are available to enjoy this December.
Tamarack Teacher Receives MAEE 2018 Educator Award
With 15 years of experience as an environmental educator, Faris is starting her fourth year at Tamarack Nature Center. She’s the Naturalist Teacher for the ECFE classes and works in the preschool classes as well.
Free Drop-in Discovery: Meet the Owls
Tamarack's Discovery Hosts will be on-hand on Saturday mornings with nature's most wonderful surprises! Participants can experience up-close visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, drop-in activities and outdoor explorations.Stations are open 10 a.m. - noon, and guests may come and go as they please. No registration required. Please check in at the front desk upon arrival. Location will change from week to week.