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Wonder Wednesday: Fungus Among Us

Wonder Wednesday: Fungus Among Us

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our one-day, fun-filled, Wonder Wednesdays let kids explore the beautiful outdoor setting and learn about their surrounding environment. It is run by…

Regular Buckthorn Removal Days

Regular Buckthorn Removal Days

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Buckthorn has a tendency to hide in the early summer, so we will be focusing on other invasives for our June Buckthorn day, like garlic mustard and burdock…

Little Explorers: Nature Art

Little Explorers: Nature Art

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Together we’ll wander the trails, gardens, and forests around the nature center, collecting colors, shapes, and textures to create simple nature-inspired…

2 Day Camp: Prairie Life (Day 1 of 2)

2 Day Camp: Prairie Life (Day 1 of 2)

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

This summer we are piloting a 2-day version of our popular four day camps. Times are longer, and camps all meet midweek.  2-Day camps also feature…

2-Day Camp: Prairie Life (Day 2 of 2)

2-Day Camp: Prairie Life (Day 2 of 2)

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

This summer we are piloting a 2-day version of our popular four day camps. Times are longer, and camps all meet midweek.  2-Day camps also feature…

Pioneer Crafts @ the SMINC

Pioneer Crafts @ the SMINC

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

We’re going to take a trip back in time and see how people had fun in bygone days. We’ll have sewing demos, cooking demos, old fashioned games. Ever wonder how…

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 1 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 1 of 4)

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 2 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 2 of 4)

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 3 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 3 of 4)

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 4 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Canine Critters (Day 4 of 4)

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Little Explorers: Bird Mania

Little Explorers: Bird Mania

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

For campers ages 1 to 5, $8 per child. Join in on our discovery of the different types of birds that are in our little park. We will match birds […]

Wonder Wednesday: Water Wonders

Wonder Wednesday: Water Wonders

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our one-day, fun-filled, Wonder Wednesdays let kids explore the beautiful outdoor setting and learn about their surrounding environment. It is run by…

Julie Schroeder Watercolor Class (Day 1 of 2)

Julie Schroeder Watercolor Class (Day 1 of 2)

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

We are honored to regularly host Julie Schroeder’s popular art workshops here at the SMINC. Topics vary, as do prices. For more information, or to register,…

Julie Schroeder Watercolor Class (Day 2 of 2)

Julie Schroeder Watercolor Class (Day 2 of 2)

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

We are honored to regularly host Julie Schroeder’s popular art workshops here at the SMINC. Topics vary, as do prices. For more information, or to register,…

Sunfish Explorers: Bugology (Day 1 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Bugology (Day 1 of 4)

Mon, Aug 3, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Sunfish Explorers: Bugology (Day 2 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Bugology (Day 2 of 4)

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Sunfish Explorers: Bogology (Day 3 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Bogology (Day 3 of 4)

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Sunfish Explorers: Bugology (Day 4 of 4)

Sunfish Explorers: Bugology (Day 4 of 4)

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our weeklong camps offer small group camps that encourage and educate the youth of tomorrow about the beauty and importance of a healthy outdoors.…

Little Explorers: Water Wonders

Little Explorers: Water Wonders

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

For campers ages 1 to 5, $8 per child (0-1 are free). Dive into the world of pond life! We will explore the fish, turtles, frogs and other fascinating…

Wonder Wednesday: Citizen Science

Wonder Wednesday: Citizen Science

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

Our one-day, fun-filled, Wonder Wednesdays let kids explore the beautiful outdoor setting and learn about their surrounding environment. It is run by…

2-Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures (Day 1 of 2)

2-Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures (Day 1 of 2)

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

This summer we are piloting a 2-day version of our popular four day camps. Times are longer, and camps all meet midweek.  2-Day camps also feature…

2-Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures (Day 2 of 2)

2-Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures (Day 2 of 2)

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

This summer we are piloting a 2-day version of our popular four day camps. Times are longer, and camps all meet midweek.  2-Day camps also feature…

Little Explorers: Bugology

Little Explorers: Bugology

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center · Lake Elmo, MN

We’ll look for bugs in the grass, under logs, and on plants while learning how insects move, eat, and live. The highlight, of course, is our joyful bug hunt,…