Three Rivers Park District

The mission of Three Rivers Park District is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. It encompasses over 27,000 acres of parks and trails and serves millions of visitors annually.

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Service Area: Regional

Address

3000 Xenium Lane N
Plymouth MN 55441

Nature helps us recalibrate and heal. Staff-lead, wellness themed, walk with a stop for wellness practice like senso…

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Outdoor Learning
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Direct teaching
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Senior Citizens
Adults
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The Wandering Naturalist podcast explores the natural and cultural history of the 27,000-acre Three Rivers Park Distr…

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Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, Water, There are currently 197 episodes of this podcast available that cover a wide-range of themes.
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Direct teaching
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
Events/Symposiums
Data/Research
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General Public/Family
Adults
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Lifelong memories are made at summer camp! There are camps for kids ages 4-15 on topics including nature exploration,…

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Outdoor Learning
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Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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It’s like getting out of town without actually leaving. Just 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis is the Baker Outd…

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Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, Water
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
Residential/overnight programs
Audiences
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youth
6th Grade Students / Youth
7th Grade Students / Youth
8th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Getting fit outside can be an exciting adventure! Choose a club based on your interests. Join a community club focuse…

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Outdoor Learning
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Direct teaching
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Adults
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Discover the outdoors, explore history, learn about nature and more. Nature-based field trips, group programs, robus…

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Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Environmental Justice, Food Systems/Nutrition, Outdoor Learning...
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Direct teaching
Field trips
Materials & supplies
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Queer individuals and allies are invited to explore nature in an all-welcoming environment with an ally guide. Build …

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Outdoor Learning
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Direct teaching
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
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General Public/Family
Adults
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Nature School is an outdoor, inquiry-based preschool program that supports child development through nature play and …

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Outdoor Learning
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Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
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These mentored programs encourage life-long connection to nature through hunting and fishing. Youth are paired with c…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Food Systems/Nutrition, Outdoor Learning, Water
Offerings
Direct teaching
Materials & supplies
Audiences
6th Grade Students / Youth
7th Grade Students / Youth
8th Grade Students / Youth
9th Grade Students / Youth
10th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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We believe everyone belongs in the parks — to play, explore, discover and enjoy all that nature has to offer. To ma…

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Outdoor Learning, Transportation, Access to participation in programs and use of park spaces - reduce financial barriers.
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Direct teaching
Field trips
Grant funding
Materials & supplies
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
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General Public/Family
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The Farm to School program provides access for students to explore & understand the natural world through the lens of…

Themes
Climate Change, Energy, Food Systems/Nutrition, Outdoor Learning, Water
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Direct teaching
Field trips
Materials & supplies
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Audiences
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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The Explorer Program is an outdoor education program for audiences who are underserved at Three Rivers Park District.…

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Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
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The Community Engagement team intentionally connects with populations who are underrepresented in our parks (compared…

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Direct teaching
Field trips
Materials & supplies
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
Audiences
General Public/Family
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Silverwood Park is a unique natural destination devoted to supporting the practice, appreciation and awareness of cre…

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Outdoor Learning, Arts
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
Materials & supplies
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
Events/Symposiums
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Nearly all of our program offerings can be adapted or modified. We also offer a variety of adapted programs (includin…

Themes
Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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