Step into a winter wonderland and experience the magic of golden hour on snowshoes! Join a guided trek through the snowy trails of Prairie Woods, where you'll learn about winter wildlife and the history of snowshoes. As the day winds down, pause to take in the sunset over the prairie. Please dress for an outdoor experience at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

Climbing offers a chance to challenge yourself both physically and mentally. Rock climbing is a true adventure sport. Beginners can learn about the sport, exercise, and have fun! Experienced climbers can train and refine their skills. The Prairie Woods ELC instructors are here to help every climber reach new heights! Equipment will be provided.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center! We’ll use large visual telescopes, among the largest mobile telescopes in Minnesota, for close-up views of Jupiter, Venus, star clusters, galaxies, and more. New nearly light pollution-proof astronomical photographic telescopes will also display live images of really distant celestial treasures in amazing color! Get to know constellations likeThe Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Gemini the Twins, and others. Great constellation mythological stories will also be featured. Participants will receive a great handout package of star maps, constellation charts, as well as websites and app recommendations. Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for more than 50 years! He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Star Watch will be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. Please park in the gravel lot below the main building and walk up the hill for the program; those with limited mobility are welcome to park in one of the few spots next to the main building. No cancellations/refunds after March 23.

Do you have what it takes to survive a Minnesota winter? Put your winter survival skills to the test! Join us for an adventurous afternoon where you'll learn how to build a fire, construct a winter shelter, and discover what it really takes to thrive in the cold. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or just curious, this hands-on experience is perfect for young adventurers.