The Wargo Nature Center in December offers winter activities like snowshoeing and wildlife tracking, inclusive programs for families with developmental disabilities, youth camps, and various crafts and educational sessions.

Washington County Parks offers free entry on the day after Thanksgiving, encouraging outdoor activities over shopping in an #OptOutside initiative, with a variety of activities across all its parks.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park is a Certified Net-Zero Energy building focusing on sustainability and environmental education, featuring a passive solar strategy and self-guided tours highlighting its green features.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board received a $95,533 donation from Friends of the Wildflower Garden for new fencing at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.

The Minnesota DNR Eagle Cam is streaming once again, offering insights into the lives of bald eagles after last year's nest collapse. The new nest is carefully monitored for stability.

The MPRB announced that the November 20 board meeting won't be live streamed due to technical issues, but it will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube later.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts a Family Winter Wellness event with a scavenger hunt and crafting to encourage outdoor activity in the cold months, free and open to young children and families.

Minneapolis parks offer festive activities, including family nights, pottery sales, and scavenger hunts, with special events for seniors and holiday camps for kids during school closures.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board began a public comment period for its proposed Tobacco and Cannabis Policy updates, addressing use and sale in public spaces.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is developing rules for cannabis use in parks following Minnesota legalization and invites public feedback until January 21, 2025.

Baylor Regional Park introduces a "Punk Skunks" story walk for visitors, combining reading with outdoor activity, thanks to authors Trisha and Stephen Shaskan's collaboration.

Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts "Geocaching for Leftovers," an event on November 29 that combines a treasure hunt via GPS with humor and turkey trivia.

Ramsey County's parks offer a variety of winter activities such as sledding, skiing, and ice skating with free entry. Facilities include plowed parking and restrooms, and winter programs for all ages are available.