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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.

Posted on
Monday, June 22, 2020 - 1:01 p.m.

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.

Posted on
Friday, June 12, 2020 - 8:46 a.m.

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. 

Posted on
Friday, May 1, 2020 - 10:18 a.m.

Battle Creek Waterworks closed for summer 2020

Battle Creek Waterworks in Maplewood will be closed throughout the summer 2020 season to help slow the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of the community. Beaches will be closed until further notice.

Posted on
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation playgrounds closed until further notice

All Ramsey County Parks & Recreation playgrounds, including Discovery Hollow at Tamarack Nature Center, will be closed until further notice. The closure is intended to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and safety of the community.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 12:44 p.m.

Twin Cities Orthopedics naming rights sponsorship approved for Vadnais Sports Center

As part of the 15-year agreement, the facility will be renamed TCO Sports Garden.

Posted on
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 10:04 a.m.

Free winter break events at county library and park locations

Free, family friendly events and activities for residents.

Posted on
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 1:23 p.m.

Old School Cool: Restoring a relic

An antique Zamboni that has spent more than a dozen years tucked away in the basement of the Ramsey County Parks & Recreation maintenance shop will soon be given new life. 

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 9:57 a.m.

Soil & Water Conservation staff member recognized by local watershed district

Michael Schumann was honored with the 2019 Watershed Excellence Award for Outstanding Partner by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). Schumann is a Landscape Designer for Ramsey County Parks & Recreation’s Soil & Water Conservation division.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 9:42 a.m.

Golf Digest names Keller's Jon Reigstad top teacher

Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, has been named on “The Best Teachers by State” list for Golf Digest.

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Monday, December 9, 2019 - 3:13 p.m.

Junior golf program awarded Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant

One year ago, Keller Golf Course and The Ponds at Battle Creek partnered with The First Tee of the Twin Cities to establish a school golf program as part of their junior golf initiatives. The partnership was recently awarded $5,000 through the Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant.

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Monday, December 9, 2019 - 3:10 p.m.

Temporary trail closure at Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park

A trail at Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park will be temporarily closed starting Dec. 3. During the trail closure, a contractor will be conducting work as part of the Snail Lake Woodland Restoration Project, and machinery will be used to stack piles of invasive buckthorn for removal.

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Monday, December 2, 2019 - 2:48 p.m.

Tamarack Nature Center closing early Oct. 26 for Trick-or-Treat event

Tamarack Nature Center will be closing at noon on Saturday, Oct. 26  in preparation for its Trick-or-Treat event. The Nature Center building, Discovery Hollow, garden and trails will all be closed. The nature center will open to event ticket holders starting at 3 p.m. Regular hours for the general public will resume on Sunday, Oct. 27.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 10:31 a.m.

Zebra mussel confirmed at Long Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a zebra mussel found by a contractor conducting an early detection survey in Long Lake in New Brighton.

No additional zebra mussels were found at the lake during a follow-up survey conducted by Ramsey County and the DNR. Additional searches have been planned to confirm if there is an established zebra mussel population in Long Lake. 

Posted on
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 3:15 p.m.

Fifth annual Fall Golf Classic at Town & Country Club

Ramsey County Parks & Recreation and The First Tee Twin Cities will host the fifth annual Fall Golf Classic on Monday, October 14 at Town & Country Club in Saint Paul.

Posted on
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.

Zebra mussels confirmed at Lake McCarrons

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Lake McCarrons in Roseville.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 1:44 p.m.

Aldrich Arena improvements project begins

Ramsey County’s Aldrich Arena will soon see facility upgrades through an improvements project that begins in July. Construction is expected to last through November 2019. Updates will include renovated family restrooms, LED lighting, and a new roof and fire suppression system.

Posted on
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 9:45 a.m.

Two Ramsey County golf courses honored with national award

Goodrich and The Ponds at Battle Creek golf courses were recently honored with the National Golf Foundation Customer Loyalty Award. 

Posted on
Monday, July 1, 2019 - 9:53 a.m.

Ramsey County announces new master plan for Battle Creek Regional Park

For the first time in more than 30 years, Battle Creek Regional Park is getting a new master plan.The process will include extensive community engagement over the summer.

Posted on
Friday, June 21, 2019 - 8:48 a.m.

Lifeguard service begins, Battle Creek Waterworks opens on June 8

On June 8, lifeguard services will begin at guarded beaches and Battle Creek Waterworks will open for the summer.

Posted on
Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.

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