Nature is the classroom 🌿 Hands-on learning, programs & trails for all ages Sunfish Lake Park | Lake Elmo, MN
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Toddler Tuesday: Mushroom Munchkins
At Mushroom Munchkins Camp, toddlers will step into a magical world of tiny fungi, forest friends, and BIG imagination! We’ll hunt for colorful mushroom…
Welcome Kind Roots!
Our friends from Kind Roots Early Learning are joining us (most) Thursday mornings this school year. The center will still be open, but there will likely be a…
Homeschool Program: Nature Buddies Pre-Class, Fungus Fun! (11+)
Fungus Fun: For this class, we are going to learn all about the fascinating world of fungi and how important they are in our ecosystem. In this lesson we will…
Welcome Kind Roots!
Our friends from Kind Roots Early Learning are joining us (most) Thursday mornings this school year. The center will still be open, but there will likely be a…
Homeschool Program: Sally’s Nature Explorers, Fungus Fun! (5+)
Fungus Fun: For this class, we are going to learn all about the fascinating world of fungi and how important they are in our ecosystem. In this lesson we will…
Buckthorn Removal Festival
This annual festival is held every October and is part of our larger Buckthorn Removal and Restoration project which is dedicated to removing invasive…
Trails Together Hiking Club
Trails Together – Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretative Nature Center Hiking Club Trails Together is a new community hiking club! Join us at Sunfish Lake…
Trails Together Hiking Club
Trails Together – Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretative Nature Center Hiking Club Trails Together is a new community hiking club! Join us at Sunfish Lake…
Trails Together Hiking Club
Trails Together – Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretative Nature Center Hiking Club Trails Together is a new community hiking club! Join us at Sunfish Lake…
Trails Together Hiking Club
Trails Together – Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretative Nature Center Hiking Club Trails Together is a new community hiking club! Join us at Sunfish Lake…
Welcome Kind Roots!
Our friends from Kind Roots Early Learning are joining us (most) Thursday mornings this school year. The center will still be open, but there will likely be a…
15 Most Used Herbs w/ Dr. Paul Red Elk (First session)
15 Most Used Herbs Dr. Paul Red Elk is back! Have you ever wanted to try to make a medicinal tincture but not sure where to start? Dr. Paul is excited to share…
Julie Schroeder Painting Class
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,…
Monthly Buckthorn Removal Day
Help us save Sunfish Lake Park from this horrible invasive! We recently completed the third phase of our buckthorn removal project, and the park looks great!…
Medicinal Tincture Making w/ Paul Red Elk (First Session)
Have you ever wanted to try to make a medicinal tincture but not sure where to start? Join us as Dr. Paul Red Elk teaches you how to make your own yarrow…
Regular Buckthorn Removal Days (Cancelled for December)
Thanks to a grant through the Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Legacy Fund, we are working to get rid of all the buckthorn in Sunfish Lake Park. We contract…
Regular Buckthorn Removal Days
Thanks to a grant through the Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Legacy Fund, we are working to get rid of all the buckthorn in Sunfish Lake Park. We contract…
Monthly Buckthorn Removal Day
Help us save Sunfish Lake Park from this horrible invasive! We recently completed the third phase of our buckthorn removal project, and the park looks great!…
Toddler Tuesday: Forest Kitties
In this exciting nature program, toddlers will discover the world of wild cats through stories, movement, pretend play, songs, and hands-on activities. We’ll…
Julie Schroeder Painting Class
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,…
Toddler Tuesday: Christmas Nature Art
Celebrate the magic of Christmas through nature, creativity, and sensory play! Toddlers will explore natural materials such as pinecones, evergreen branches,…
15 Most Use Herbs w/ Paul Red Elk (Second Session)
15 Most Used Herbs Dr. Paul Red Elk is back! Have you ever wanted to try to make a medicinal tincture but not sure where to start? Dr. Paul is excited to share…
Regular Buckthorn Removal Days
Thanks to a grant through the Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Legacy Fund, we are working to get rid of all the buckthorn in Sunfish Lake Park. We contract…
Monthly Buckthorn Removal Day
Help us save Sunfish Lake Park from this horrible invasive! We recently completed the third phase of our buckthorn removal project, and the park looks great!…