Sunday, January 20, 2013
From beginners to intermediate, a variety of cross county skiing lessons are available Jan. 26, 2013 to Feb. 9, 2013.
Reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference the activity number listed below. Information provided by Three Rivers Park District. FRENCH REGIONAL PARK Classic Beginner I: Basics Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10-11:30 a.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. This class covers cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review. Reservations required. Cost is $18 or $28 with ski rental. This class is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #125188-04. Classic II: Intermediate Saturday, Jan. 26, from 12:30-2 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. This…
Saturday, December 15, 2012
From cross country to Nordic to beginner lessons, the Three Rivers Park District offers several skiing options during the winter of 2012-2013.
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- Wendy Erlien
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Information provided by Three Rivers Park District. To register for the following activities, call 763-559-6700 and reference the activity number or visit the Three Rivers Park District website. Morning Traveling Nordic Ski Club The Morning Traveling Ski Club meets on Wednesday mornings, Jan. 2 through Feb. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. The club will meet at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, on Jan. 2 and 9, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, on Jan. 16 and 23, at French Regional Park, Plymouth, on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and at Baker Park Reserve, Medina, on Feb. 13 and 20. Cost for the eight-session club is $90 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #122511-02. This program is …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Several activities for kids are offered Dec. 17-22, 2012 at Three Rivers Parks around the Twin Cities.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Editor’s note: The Three Rivers Park District provided the following list of upcoming activities. Visit their website or call 763-559-6700 for more information. Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs: Nature’s Gifts Monday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m.-noon, or 1-3 p.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Drop off the kids to discover nature’s gifts, go on a hunt and make a gift. Have a snack that grew from trees. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112216-02 for the morning session, or #112216-22 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5. Eat, Play, Grow — Stone Soup Monday, Dec. 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Learning how to ski or need a refresher? Check out one of several options for lessons at the Elm Creek Park Reserve Winter Recreation area Dec. 8-13, 2012.
The following was provided by the Three Rivers Park District. Reservations are required and classes fill fast. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference the activity number listed below. All lessons are at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Ski-Skating I: Basics Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is recommended. Cost is $22, or $37 with ski rental. This lesson is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #122391-01. Sunday, Dec. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Looking for some family fun with your children? Check out activities at Eastman Nature Center, Gale Woods Farm and more Dec. 2-13, 2012.
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- Wendy Erlien
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Editor's note: The following information was provided by Three Rivers Park District. Children, Family Activities Dec. 2-13, 2012 at Three River Parks. Space may be limited. Recycled Bird Feeders Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Prepare a feast table for the birds. Make bird feeders using milk cartons, pinecones, and meshing. Learn which birdseed attracts which birds. Receive seed and a suet cake to take home.Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112201-01. This program is for ages 5+. Free Family Funday: Naturalist Hike Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North …
Ann Schinas
11:25 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
We will have lots of public cross-country ski lesson opportunities this winter at Elm Creek as well as at other Three Rivers Park District parks, including at Hyland, Carver, French, Baker, and Cleary parks (check out our webiste at threeriversparks.org). If you'd prefer a private lesson call us at 763-694-7718. Now let's hope the weather reports are correct and we get snow this weekend! more ›