PARKS & TRAILS THINGS TO DO PROGRAMS & EVENTS NATURAL RESOURCES WEDDING & RENTAL SPACES HOME THINGS TO DO NATURE EDUCATION Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 nature education Three Rivers is home to hundreds of species of animals indigenous to the native woods, prairies and wetlands. If you want to get up close and personal or learn a little more, try visiting one of the nature centers. Learn about the unique characteristics of different wildlife species, conduct your own science experiments or even pet a wild animal. places to explore nature education BAKER OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER EASTMAN NATURE CENTER LOWRY NATURE CENTER MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER RICHARDSON NATURE CENTER SILVERWOOD PARK Places to Explore Nature Education all programs & events See all upcoming nature education programs and events. Nearly all of our program offerings can be adapted or modified. Please call 763-559-9000 (for relay services dial 711) or email access@ThreeRiversParks.org to request specific services or to discuss options. learn about the outdoors Our staff of naturalists is dedicated to sharing their knowledge and their love of nature, and to teaching the importance of environmental stewardship to visitors. Educational opportunities abound, from seasonal programs and events to customized group adventures. Our Natural Resources division is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health of the habitats and wildlife populations in our parks. Come explore on your own, or take part in one of our Naturalist-led classes. It’s a fun, hands-on learning experience for the whole family. birding checklist Hundreds of bird species have been spotted in Three Rivers parks. Use this checklist and observation guide to record your sightings! young birders club Discover the world of birding in the Young Birders Club! Learn all about native birds, and attend programs and events at nature centers in Three Rivers. Open to ages 9-12. REGISTER NOW digital learning Through social media, we're bringing the outdoors to you! Tune in to explore nature, meet farm animals, try new art projects and more. LEARN MORE nature school Nature School is an outdoor-based preschool program led by Three Rivers at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park for children ages 4-6. LEARN MORE free to enter, full of adventure In Three Rivers, having fun doesn't have to cost a thing. From free parking to free activities to free programs and events, find your adventure! LEARN MORE opportunities for teens Help out your favorite nature center by volunteering at summer camp, watching over the resident animals or being part of the Naturalist Youth Leader Program. LEARN MORE volunteering We rely on the support of volunteers to maintain the high-quality programs and operations at our nature centers. You can become an important part of this effort. LEARN MORE the wandering naturalist EPISODES 108-111: THE FINAL FRONTIER In this series about the night sky, discover how outer space affects animals in our parks; hear about light pollution and how we can reduce it; learn Indigenous star and earth knowledge; and find out what a NASA Solar System Ambassador is and how a citizen science project uses constellations to help scientists determine light pollution impacts. VIEW ALL EPISODES the three rivers blog BRINGING BACK BUTTERFLIES: WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPLETE A REINTRODUCTION by: john moriarty AUGUST 16, 2021 From securing permits to making sure habitat is just right, a lot of work goes into bringing new butterflies into our parks. Learn all about the process of reintroducing butterflies, our past successes and which butterflies we hope to introduce into our parks in the future. CONTINUE READING WHY AND HOW WE SURVEY BUMBLEBEES AT THREE RIVERS by: angela grill JULY 12, 2021 Understanding how our bumblebee populations are changing and why helps us determine how we can best support them. Read on to learn all about how we conduct bumblebee surveys in our parks and what you can do to help collect valuable bumblebee data. CONTINUE READING NESTING BIRDS OF THREE RIVERS by: steven hogg MAY 17, 2021 Three Rivers is home to more than 100 different nesting birds. From tree nesters to wetland dwellers, learn where and how some of these birds build their nests. CONTINUE READING other things to do ART EDUCATION CAMPING EDUCATIONAL FARMING GEOCACHING HISTORY EXPLORATION SNOWSHOEING Site Links ABOUT US ACCESSIBILITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FINANCE FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS HISTORY LET'S TALK THREE RIVERS MISSION PUBLIC SAFETY & PARK RULES TERMS OF USE TEACHER & LEADER RESOURCES ART EDUCATION DIGITAL LEARNING FARM EDUCATION HISTORY EDUCATION HOME SCHOOLS NATURE EDUCATION OUTDOOR RECREATION SCHOOL SCOUTS TEACHERS NEWS BLOG NEWSLETTERS PODCAST CONTACT US DIRECTORY MY ACCOUNT DONATIONS EMPLOYMENT FEE ASSISTANCE MAPS PASSES & PERMITS TEEN ZONE VOLUNTEER Find Three Rivers Park District on Social Media Selecteer een taal▼ ©2021 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED