ParkConnection
@parkconnection
Educating, advocating, and getting people out to the river. We're the charitable partner of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
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http://www.parkconnection.org 16-05-2013 18:13:54
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Murder on the Mississippi combines performance art, education, entertainment, and boating to create a unique, social experience out on the river in a national park. We bet there isn't anything quite like it in the country! bit.ly/missmurdermn Sheila Regan
Our Winter River youth education program is made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation. Nearly 500 school kids (and counting) have participated this winter alone! Erin Golden Josh Verges Elizabeth Shockman
Patagonia grantee ParkConnection works to create meaningful experiences that strengthen the connection between people and the Mississippi River. Consider making a donation to help support their conservation projects and education programs throughout the Twin Cities.
The National Park Service is returning to in-person programming in February. Look for a series of ranger-led hikes along the Mississippi River that are free and open to everyone. facebook.com/events/7423660… Angela Davis
On May 22, bring your dog to Coldwater Spring in Minneapolis for an interactive training with Patagonia grantee ParkConnection. Sign up to learn how you and your dog can help keep the park's ecosystem healthy through a commitment to stewardship.
On June 17, join Patagonia grantee ParkConnection and the National Park Service to learn how to kayak at Pickerel Lake in Saint Paul. Registration fee includes instruction and equipment; suitable for a wide range of experience levels and abilities.
Throughout May and June, Patagonia grantee ParkConnection is hosting a new, engaging and family-friendly Tree Walk program at the Mississippi River Visitor Center. Click to learn more and sign up for an upcoming walk; suitable for students in grades 4-6.
Some of our Minneapolis Merchfam spent yesterday afternoon helping ParkConnection plant over 60 trees on the Mississippi river! 🌳 #giveback
In #OpenRivers Moira Villiard discusses her animated video collage that speaks to "isolation in the midst of a global pandemic, the resilience of Indigenous women, and reconnecting to culture, ancestors, and nature." ParkConnection We Are Water MN editions.lib.umn.edu/openrivers/art…
For several years, Patagonia grantee ParkConnection has worked with partners to maintain a rare stretch of urban prairie at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. Join them on June 24 to help improve this important habitat and keep the Mississippi River thriving.
Join Patagonia grantee ParkConnection in calling for a new vision for the Mississippi River that improves water quality, restores native habitat and builds climate resilience. Add your name by June 20.
Join Patagonia grantee ParkConnection on Aug 31 in Saint Paul for their Picnic For The Park fundraiser event. Enjoy local food and drinks, live jazz, a silent auction and family-friendly activities while supporting their environmental programs on the Mississippi River.
The Minnesota Lynx had an awesome day out on the Mississippi River using MissPaddleShare with a National Park Service Freddie F. Catfish ranger!
📣 Calling all river fans: Join City of Saint Paul & Great River Passage Conservancy on 6/9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Watergate Marina for a community meeting to share your thoughts on design concepts for the Mississippi River Learning Center. Learn more: bit.ly/3FcUCTv 📸: Chris Juhn
