Minneapolis Parks invites adults to join a woodpecker-watching event on Leap Year Day and offers various birding and nature activities throughout spring.

Wright County Parks & Recreation opens campsite reservations on March 4, with history suggesting quick booking. A new reservation system is in place and requires a new account for all users.

Apple Valley's annual Tree & Shrub Sale offers residents a chance to buy flora at discounted prices, with an easy online ordering system and limited quantities available.

Plymouth's Summer Parks and Recreation Activities Guide is now online, offering a range of community activities. Registration opens on March 13 for residents, later for non-residents. An app for easy access to services will launch in early March.

The Wargo Nature Center prepares for maple syruping as spring approaches, offering educational programs to experience and learn about this sustainable food tradition.

Maple Grove highlights its fight against the emerald ash borer during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, focusing on a multi-year initiative to treat and remove affected ash trees.

Paradise Commons, a new event space at Lake Waconia Regional Park in Carver County, caters to a variety of events with an 80-person Sun Room, a service kitchen, and AV equipment. Rental details are available on the park's Facebook page.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking volunteers for the city's Juneteenth event at Bethune Park on June 15, with various roles available.

Plymouth's annual tree and shrub sale begins March 1 for residents and March 8 for non-residents, ending April 24, offering a selection of plants well-suited for local conditions.

The City of Ramsey is taking action against the emerald ash borer by releasing a video to educate residents on identifying and stopping the spread of the invasive beetle.

St. Louis Park officials warn of ash borer risks and urge homeowners to get professional tree evaluations. The city offers an assistance program to help with EAB treatment costs.

The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory hosts PolarPalooza for Presidents’ Day, while Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers a variety of events and programs, including free FLEX Basketball Camp and music performance opportunities.

Brooklyn Park's newsletter outlines upcoming local events, programs, and services, including community improvement projects, summer camps, senior activities, financial aid, and an All Abilities Resource Fair.