Starwatch Party set for Aug. 30 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Make the stars your old friends during the great celestial show in the skies over Lake Elmo Park Reserve at a Starwatch Party with Mike Lynch 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30.

Participants will use giant telescopes aimed at Jupiter and Saturn, as well as...

Family Fort Night at Park Grove Library Aug. 29

Bring your family to Park Grove Library for Family Fort Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29.

Everyone is invited to build a fort in the library stacks using their skills and creativity.

Once the fort is built, read inside as a family for the remainder...

Washington County Parks campfire programs conclude with Raptors, Bugs Aug. 31

Washington County Parks concludes its campfire programs Aug. 31 with one program on Raptors and another program on Bugs.

Carpenter Nature Center will feature Raptors at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Bruce the Bug Guy will present Bugs...

Chirstmas at the Courthouse vendor applications deadline September 9

The deadline for Christmas at the Courthouse vendor applications is September 9. Be sure to send in your application to the Historic Courthouse. 

This is a competitive and juried event. Vendors of unique, handcrafted, local items are welcome! Find...

New time added to Nooks & Crannies Tours on September 7

Due to high demand, a new time of 12:30 p.m. has been added for the Nooks & Crannies Tours on Saturday, September 7! Explore areas of the Historic Courthouse that are typically closed to the public, including the basement, dome and step inside the 187...

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Lower Landing Facility Survey

Washington County is working to improve the existing shelter and site amenities at the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and we are looking for your feedback! Click here to take our short survey and provide your input. 

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