ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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MAKE MEMORIES WITH ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

We offer a variety of educational and recreational activities for all ages and abilities.
View all our upcoming activities below and register online to make lasting memories. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.

Upcoming Activities – Calendar – Educators – Guide – Homeschool – Preschool – Summer Day Camps

 

NATURE PLAY

EXPLORE OUTSIDE WITH YOUR CHILD

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Winter WILDlife Tracking

UNCOVER THE JOURNEY OF ANIMALS IN THE SNOW

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HOMESCHOOL SESSIONS

LEARN AT WARGO NATURE CENTER

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Please note most FREE activities don’t require registration.

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HOMESCHOOL

Wargo Nature Center offers monthly homeschool sessions for a variety of ages. Naturalists work with your children to provide quality environmental, recreational, and natural history education that focuses on hands-on, experiential learning. Students are separated by grade groups (Kindergarten, 1-2, 3-5, and 6-12) to facilitate the learning process.

Younger students explore topics such as seeds, animal homes, or kicksledding while older students may snowshoe, conduct water quality experiments, or learn bird identification skills. The topics change each year and the use of journals, and the scientific method often help guide our studies.

SESSIONS BEGIN IN OCTOBER AND REGISTRATION STARTS IN AUGUST.

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PRESCHOOL

FOREST KIDS CLUB (Ages 4-5)
Preschoolers will spend Wednesday mornings adventuring and learning out on Wargo’s wooded peninsula exploring different nature topics and seasonal changes along the way. In addition to guided activities, each week will include a free-explore time where participants will be encouraged to follow their senses and create their own adventure with new friends. 

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NATURE PLAY (Ages 2-5 with Adult)

Experience the wonders of nature with your child through outdoor exploration, play, and stories in this parent-child program. Please be prepared for the weather and ready to play!

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Are you looking for a fun and educational experience for your child this summer? Look no further than Anoka County. Camps vary in length from three to five days, and children as young as four are invited to participate!

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Fee assistance is available. Please apply online. Did your camper have a great time? Share you summer day camp feedback with us!

For campers attending full-day camps, please limit the amount of disposable items brought in lunches. We encourage reusable lunch boxes and refillable beverage containers. Thanks for helping us protect the environment.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

We’ve partnered with local communities and cities to offer more activities.

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