Ages: 5–7 years old (up to 15 guests)
Minnesota Wildlife (year round)
Explore the world of the animals of Minnesota. Find out where they live and what they need to survive. Head out on a hike in search of some that live in the park.
Colorful Coyotes (year round)
Are coyotes colorful? How do animals use colors? Learn how coyotes and other animals use their unique color to survive.
Ages: 7–9 years old (up to 20 guests)
Nature Detectives (year round)
Become an official nature detective. Learn about the clues that animals leave behind in nature then head out for a hike to discover what animals live in the park.
Insects (May to September)
There are more bugs on the planet than anything else. Find out all about these amazing creatures and head outside with nets of all kinds to search for some.
Art in the Park (year round)
Go wild with nature while creating a masterpiece. Nature is the background for many famous works of art, try your hand at making your own natural masterpiece.
Ages: 6–12 years old (up to 20 guests)
Fantastic Forts (year round)
Trek into the woods to build fantastic forts to share with your best friends. The forest will come to life as you imagine living in your shelter year round.
Animal Olympics (year round)
Who can run faster or jump higher. Compete with some of our favorite park animals to win the gold medal.
Water Bug Wonders (May to September)
What lives beneath the surface? Explore who and what lives with fish, turtles and muskrats under the water.
Ages: 9–12 years old (up to 15 guests, all equipment provided)
Geocaching (year round)
Learn how to use a GPS and hunt with your friends to find hidden treasure.
Fishing (May to September)
We'll provide the gear, bait and safety lesson. You come ready to fish. Staff will help beginners as we fish from shore on Schulze or McDonough Lake.
Snowshoeing (Winter time when conditions permit)
Explore the wintry park on snowshoes and learn how to identify the common tracks and trails of animals in the park.