Sep
15
Thu
2022
Haul and stack buckthorn at Vermillion Falls @ Vermillion Falls Park, Hastings
Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Haul and stack buckthorn at Vermillion Falls Park

Come for the beautiful waterfall and stay to join FMR staff and fellow volunteers in hauling previously cut buckthorn and honeysuckle. You’ll help us prepare the area for oak savanna restoration at this unique site.

Sep
20
Tue
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 20 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
22
Thu
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 22 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
27
Tue
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 27 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
29
Thu
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 29 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Oct
7
Fri
2022
Story Trail: We Are Water Protectors @ Vermillion Falls Park, Hastings
Oct 7 – Oct 9 all-day

Story Trail: We Are​ Water Protectors

Enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends and read from giant picture book pages displayed in the park. We are Water Protectors is a 2021 Caldecott Medal winner and No. 1 New York Times bestseller by Anishinaabe and Metis author Carole Lindstrom.

Vermillion Falls Park
215 21st St. E., Hastings
Oct. 7–9, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Oct. 13–16, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.

Thompson County Park
360 Butler Ave. E., West St Paul
Oct. 20–23, 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Spring Lake Park Reserve
8395 127th St. E., Hastings
Oct. 28–30, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.

Oct
13
Thu
2022
We Are Water MN Dakota County @ Pleasant Hill Library
Oct 13 – Dec 5 all-day
We Are Water MN Dakota County @ Pleasant Hill Library | Hastings | Minnesota | United States

We Are Water MN exhibit coming to Dakota County

Come explore the interactive exhibit at 2 locations: Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings and Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center in Eagan. Learn about our personal connection to water in our communities and throughout Minnesota.

For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search We Are Water.

Oct
15
Sat
2022
Protecting the Waters Indigenous panel discussion @ Galaxie Library, Apple Valley
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Protecting the Waters Indigenous Panel Discussion

Join us for a panel discussion from the International Indigenous Youth Council – Twin Cities Chapter. Youths will share their experience traveling to Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota from 2016 during the Line 3 pipeline protests. Hear from youths who have and continue to be part of the movement to protect our waters. This will be an open panel discussion facilitated by Indigenous Roots with a short screening of the youth caravan to Standing Rock. Geared for adults and youth ages 14 and older.

Galaxie Library
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2–3:30 p.m.