Events Calendar

Meet at the Afton State Park Visitor Center This fun nature table will explore Minnesota's fossil world and teach you about some of the common [...]

Meet inside the Afton State Park Visitor Center We often hear them calling in the dark of night, but most of us are unfamiliar with [...]

Go to Event Page >https://parksandtrails.org/our-events/2026-events/2026-annual-shindig/

Meet at the Visitor Center Phenology is the study of the timings in the natural world, and fall is full of fun events occurring! Visit [...]

Meet near the Visitor Center Join us for a real-life treasure hunt as you learn the basics of geocaching using GPS technology. This beginner-friendly program [...]

Meet at the Afton State Park Visitor Center Ever want to try out birding? Come to the Visitor Center where we will go over techniques, [...]

Drop by at Brown’s Creek Trail in Stillwater Bears are amazing creatures that live closer than most would think! Visit this nature table to take [...]

Join us for a presentation from St. Cloud State Universities geologist, Dr. Sarah Gibson, as we learn about the kames and kettles created by the [...]

The Friends of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park will hold their annual meeting and the public is welcomed to attend to learn about the work of the Friends to improve the state park.

Enjoy a fall luminary walk highlighting the beauty of the fall leaf colors in the park.