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Washington County Parks celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 10

Washington County Parks will celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 10 with free entry to county parks and a variety of programs and events.

Step outside and enjoy what nature has to offer on National Get Outdoors Day. This is a nationwide annual event t...

Washington County Parks to feature Family Fishing June 10

Washington County Parks will offer Family Fishing in partnership with Minnesota Trout Unlimited and Trout in the Classroom 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve at the fishing pier.

Learn how to set up a rod, put bait on the hook, cast l...

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue June 10 at Pine Point Regional Park

A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Pine Point Regional Park.

Hikers should meet at the trailhead kiosk.

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croi...

Forest bathing in Washington County Parks continues June 10 at St. Croix Bluffs

Forest bathing in Washington County Parks continues June 10 at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join the group for an immersive, meditative, and awe-inspiring Japanese fore...

Washington County Library kicks off summer programs for all ages June 1

Washington County Library’s summer programs for children, teens, and adults begin Wednesday, June 1, and continue through Saturday, Aug. 19. 

Summer is traditionally a busy time at libraries, where extra activities while school is out ca...

Outdoor evening yoga opening for summer season at Lake Elmo Park Reserve June 1

Tune into the sights and sounds of nature and release stress through guided yoga sequences designed to improve balance, flexibility, breath awareness, and muscle tone 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 1 through Aug. 31, at the North Picnic Pavilion at the Lake Elm...

Spot mowing, spraying for noxious weeds to begin June 15

Washington County staff will be spot mowing and spraying for noxious weeds in the county’s more than 220 miles of rural roadsides June 15 through July 30, and again in October.

This is being done to help comply with Minnesota State Noxious Weed l...

Hardwood Creek Library features events in June

Hardwood Creek Library will have featured events in June, including a resilient shoreline workshop, a visit by a traveling foundry, and a storytime on Paul Bunyan.

The library is at 19955 Forest Road N. The telephone number is 651-275-7300. 

All Wa...

Park Grove Library has featured events for June

Park Grove Library will have highlighted events in June, including a program on chickens, Taiko Arts Midwest, and the Roe Family Singers.

The library is at 7900 Hemingway Ave. S. in Cottage Grove; telephone is 651-459-2040.

All Washington County Library bra...

Standup paddleboarding, SUP - Yoga offered at Square Lake Park

Experience three different SUP paddle options at Square Lake County Park north of Stillwater this summer.

Square Lake is a locally-known gem famous for its clear water, picturesque views, and wildlife. Class size is limited, and registration is required fo...

Campfire programs set for county parks through summer

Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park for a variety of nature programs this summer.

Programs begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and run 60 minutes and will present live creatu...