Guided Programs

January 11
11:00 a.m.

Battle Creek Park Recreation Center

Wazíya Winter-Wind Celebration:

Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wiŋ (Tara Perron/Blue Hummingbird Woman) are kicking off a year of seasonal community celebrations.

Experience Dakota ancestral teachings, modern Indigenous artistry, and community activities that honor the beauty and cultural significance of winter.

You can expect, a live snow sculpture, snowshoe making, an AR exhibit, winter plant knowledge and crafting, storytelling, an Indigenous Makers Market, Indigenous foods and outdoor activities like sledding, skiing and kicksledding. 

Explore the Trails of Ramsey County with our Parks & Rec Cultural Liaison, Phoebe! We warmly invite community groups, individuals, and families from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, as well as everyone interested. We'll kick off with a fun icebreaker activity before heading out to explore the park. Granola bars and water will be provided; please bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes. This activity is free and considered a beginner-friendly hike, but may include some inclines.

Full Moon Walk

1 mile around Beaver Lake. Meet under the picnic shelter.
Watch the full moon rise over Beaver Lake; we’ll start with a short moon activity.

4 p.m.
November 15

Mindfulness Walk

1 mile around Beaver Lake. Meet under the picnic shelter.
Tap into the beauty all around you with a mindful walk; breathing exercise to begin.

11 a.m.
November 24

Contact:
Phoebe Mcgowan
[email protected]
651-383-5419

Try your hand at the exciting and challenging sport of archery during this free program. Equipment will be available to borrow and staff will be on hand to teach you the basics to get you started. Reserve one of the 12 spaces during the first hour if you want to have more time to learn and improve your technique, or simply drop-in during the second hour to give it a try. The second hour of each session will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants of all ages and of all experience levels are welcome to join!

First hours available for reservations
Reserve
Mondays and Thursdays at 6-8 p.m.

June 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 27
July 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, and 29
Aug 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29

Keller Regional Park - Archery Range (located in the Golfview picnic area section of the park).

Looking for an opportunity to get on a bike? Visit us at one of our upcoming bike events. Borrow a bike to cruise around or explore the trails while at the park. A variety of styles and sizes for youth and adults will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Adults will need a driver's license or photo I.D. to check out a bike. Youth need to present a student I.D. or be with an adult.

Keller Regional Park - Golfview section
11 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 15 and 30
July 14, 20 and 28
Aug 4, 10, 11, 24 and 31

Battle Creek Regional Park - park pavilion
11 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 8, 22 and 29
July 13, 21 and 27
Aug 3 and 25
Sept 1