Jennifer Shea Hedberg hosts a workshop in New York teaching participants to make ice lanterns, with no prior expertise required, using Wintercraft molds.

Brooklyn Park's new initiative offers financial assistance on activity fees, food distribution events, art programs, outdoor activities, blood drives, resource fairs, cultural dance classes, sewing courses, and youth sports starting January.

Cleary Lake Regional Park invites locals to enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing, with equipment available for free on a first-come basis.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is hosting a winter constellation program on January 19, featuring retired meteorologist Mike Lynch and powerful telescopes for viewing celestial bodies.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation announced a range of outdoor winter activities for their Winter Fete, including ice fishing, fat tire biking, and free open skating on January 14.

Wright County Parks & Recreation has launched a new online reservation system for outdoor activities, with bookings for shelters available and campground reservations starting March 4. Users need to create new accounts to use the upgraded platform.

Wargo Nature Center and Blaine Parks host a Snow Day on January 27 with activities like snowshoeing, ice fishing, crafts, and hot cocoa. Other January events include wildlife tracking and forest bathing.

Washington County offers a guided bird hike on Jan. 13 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, involving bird identification and data collection for conservation efforts. A park permit is required to attend.

Eden Prairie opens bookings for event venues, announces Dr. Jean L. Harris Scholarship applications, promotes holiday light recycling, and lists municipal holiday hours.

Brooklyn Park in New York is offering a range of recreational events, including outdoor snowshoeing, indoor ice skating lessons, adaptive fitness and art classes, a blood drive, swimming lessons, employment mentorship, and pickleball.

The Anoka County Parks Department received an award for its AR trail app, “Tracks,” which enhances the outdoor experience at Bunker Hills Regional Park by adding virtual wildlife and historical elements.

A severely injured owl rescued by Coon Rapids Police and treated by The Raptor Center died due to fatal injuries, leading to the decision for humane euthanasia.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a special wellness retreat focusing on yoga, meditation, and artistic expression for women, femme, and non-binary individuals over 16. Reservations for the free event can be made by phone.